I am interested in getting a few steel targets for practicing with a pistol at say 10 to 25 yards.

 

I have found two types of round steel targets: With holes in them so a bolt can be used to attach them to a cap on a post (or using a chain to make them into a gong) and with no holes but a piece of steel welded to the back which slips into a holder on a post.

 

Is there any advantage of one type over the other?

 

I would think the flat target without the bolt/chain would be safest as the ones with an exposed bolt/chain could be hit and cause the bullet to ricochet back (besides destroying the bolt/chain).

 

I would be interested in hearing any thoughts on this.

Thanks.

Medic2264 makes them and sells them here on forum

I'm no expert but don't u want the chain or bolt so the plates can flex with the impact force and be deflected off at a angle..A solid plate that can't move the deflection could be right back at the shooter..

 

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I run alot of steel targets. My suggestion is to look into auto resseting targets. I got mine from dvor and love if

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This is my set up, never an issue with ricochet.

 

 

 

Did you make the post caps?

Did you make the post caps?

 

 

Yep.

Before EFGA stopped allowing us to bring our own steel, this was my set up I put together...It all depends on what you have to work with...EFGA has like 3/4" steel rod between the target areas, so I would hang it there.

 

I am interested in getting a few steel targets for practicing with a pistol at say 10 to 25 yards.

 

I have found two types of round steel targets: With holes in them so a bolt can be used to attach them to a cap on a post (or using a chain to make them into a gong) and with no holes but a piece of steel welded to the back which slips into a holder on a post.

 

Is there any advantage of one type over the other?

 

I would think the flat target without the bolt/chain would be safest as the ones with an exposed bolt/chain could be hit and cause the bullet to ricochet back (besides destroying the bolt/chain).

 

I would be interested in hearing any thoughts on this.

Thanks.

Steel with a hole in it is meant to be mounted with a bolt and tension spring to an end cap atop a 2x4. This will ring like a bell if set up this way.

 

The steel with a mounting hook will ring slightly but also have a loud smack in most cases.

 

Steel type and size is a difference. The top mounted plate is reversible and should last longer but I have GT target static mount plates that have thousands of rounds on them with little wear.

 

Either will work great for pistol but don't depend on the steel to confirm the hit visually or audibly.

 

Brian

Thanks to all for the feedback. I ended up getting the targets from GT Targets. I got a set of targets for the Steel Challenge 5 To Go set (4x10" and 1x12" plates). Karl is a great guy to work with and their targets are great. I have since used them with pistols and shotguns (the base should be staked if shooting slugs). No problems at all. The plates are tilted slightly downward and the ring is loud and clear. I also had no shipping charge as I picked them up at OBRPC at the June steel match.

 

I also purchased a Caldwell 10" steel gong for rifle shooting at 100 yards. It disassembles and fits into a carrying case which looks like a rifle case. Easy assembly and disassembly. It is much more fun than checking a spotting scope.

Slugs will probably eventually break the welds for the hanger, especially if engaged at less than 50 yards. I would use the gong for the slugs

 

I have the same rifle gong and am completely happy with it for rifle. Has probably almost 1000 hits on one side and is barely marked.