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Various grades of steel are used in some backstop systems angled to deflect the projectile either down into a sand box or pitched back into a scroll device. A vertical stop will cause the bullet to stop dead but splatter lead bits in all directions. An angled stop tends reduce potential splatter and direct it into a catching media. Another popular backstop material is a ground rubber media. Ranges with this type backstop tend to allow more powerful ammunitions as the rubber media catches the bullet with little penetration and deformation. It requires regular service but reduces lead dust substantially. With OSHA bullying itself into the world of shooting ranges lead contamination has become a hot topic for range operators.