bainter1212
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Hey guys,
I am all set to order some IDPA style silhouette steel targets, so my buddy and I can start shooting steel when we go out to the desert. These targets are AR500 steel.
My plan is to fabricate some wooden stands and hang the targets via chains, lanyards or something similar so they "swing".
My concern relates to safe distance and lead "splatter". Various target retailers recommend a distance of 10 to 15 yards as a safe distance, although I have seen many people shooting at 5 to 7 yds from these type of steel targets.
So....what's the skinny?? Lawyer and non lawyer answers welcome.
BTW we will be shooting mostly .45 ACP with some 9mm mixed in. I thought some of you competition guys might have some answers.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I am all set to order some IDPA style silhouette steel targets, so my buddy and I can start shooting steel when we go out to the desert. These targets are AR500 steel.
My plan is to fabricate some wooden stands and hang the targets via chains, lanyards or something similar so they "swing".
My concern relates to safe distance and lead "splatter". Various target retailers recommend a distance of 10 to 15 yards as a safe distance, although I have seen many people shooting at 5 to 7 yds from these type of steel targets.
So....what's the skinny?? Lawyer and non lawyer answers welcome.
BTW we will be shooting mostly .45 ACP with some 9mm mixed in. I thought some of you competition guys might have some answers.
Thanks in advance for your responses.