X-Ring rubber practice bullets?

[DakotaElkSlayer]

Has anyone used the X-Ring rubber bullets?  If so, what can you tell me about 'em?  Was thinking about getting some and shooting in the basement this winter...

Jim

[Prof. Fuller Bullspit]

I've used them and they work well. However I later found that Wax works as well and is cheaper!

[Patriot_1776]

Its funny, speaking of wax bullets, here is how I made my own mold:

By taking two blocks of wood, a couple C-clamps, and a drill bit closest to the same diameter of my bullets, I drilled 6 holes using a drill press.  Then I just pour melted wax into the holes and separate after about 30 seconds.  Takes a few go's at it to condition the wood and fill in the pores.  Maybe this is the harder way, but they worked great when I used them.  If fired carefully, they can be reused several times.


-Patriot

[Iowegan]

I haven't tried the X-Ring rubber bullets but I do use the Speer plastic primer powered bullets. They are very light so you will shoot about 6" low. I put an aiming dot about 6" above the bullseye then the holes fall right where they should. Great fun but be warned: those plastic bullets are moving fast enough hurt someone. I use a carpet remanent for a backstop. They will go right through a bath towel from 20 ft away.

[PaulS]

You can also use a block of parafin (wax) about 3/8 inch thick. Take a sized and belled case (unprimed) and press it into the wax, then prime the case, run it into the seating die and you have a practice round. Use alcohol (denatured 100%) to clean the gun with because wax will build up in the chamber, forcing cone and barrel.

[Heavyhaul]

I use them with Speer plastic training cases (no necessary), I think that they are a blast.  They shoot about 1 inch low at 20 feet and a quick patch down the barrel cleans it right up.

[myronman3]

i use speer also.  i use them for killing bats in my house.  people look at me funny when i tell them i use a 357 to shoot bats out of my house.     i let them think about it and i do not tell them they are plastic bullets that are primer powered.    

the bullets will penetrate the walls made of paneling.   got to be careful.

[BAGTIC]

The wax bullets may be cheaper but the plastic and rubber bullets are cleaner and less hassle.

Be careful with the plastic Speers. A wild shot can chip the brick on the fireplace.

I too use carpet remnants as a backstop, They usually work well but always shoot at the face of the carpet, not the back side, as otherwise the Speers can penetrate. A deep shag is perfect.