What's Your Angle????

[starkadder]

Ok all you mathmatitians and engineers, what is the optimum angle of deflection for steel centerfire rifle targets? I am looking for the best all around angle for hanging gongs and stationary silhouettes with a variety of calibers (.223-300 mag.) and bullet types (FMJ, HP, SP, & AP) at ranges from 25-300 yards. I recently rescued several pieces of heavy steel plate (5/8" & 7/8") from the scrap yard and I will be building range targets with it. So what's your angle?

Thanks, Starkadder


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[Art Eatman]

Doesn't have to be much. The bottom of the plate oughta be angled back maybe five or ten degrees to prevent bounce-back.

I weld a couple of support tabs on the back side of a round plate at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock; that has always given enough deflection angle.

 

[highorder]

Remember, structural steel plate is very mild and will crater BADLY.

Don't use it for short range targets.

Also, don't shoot AP ammo at any target you don't want to destroy.