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twocan · May 7, 2009, 01:40 PM

Indoor Bullet Box

I am considering building a 4 foot by 8 foot Bullet Box for .22LR fired from my Glock 26 using the Advantage Arms Conversion Barrel from approximately 15 to 18 feet away.

Does anyone know what kind of backing material I would need to use to prevent penetration through the back of the box?

My initial design ideas are to use a 2x8 wood frame with 3/4" plywood for the back and possibly a steel plate and/or rubber sheet to contain the bullets with a thin sheet of plywood for the front.

I have not yet found the data necessary to calculate the forces generated by 40 grain .22LR bullets.

As a side benefit, it will make good cover in case of a home invasion.

Capt. Art

May 7, 2009, 01:40 PM	#1
twocan Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Location: Key West Posts: 24	Bullet Box Construction Indoor Bullet Box I am considering building a 4 foot by 8 foot Bullet Box for .22LR fired from my Glock 26 using the Advantage Arms Conversion Barrel from approximately 15 to 18 feet away. Does anyone know what kind of backing material I would need to use to prevent penetration through the back of the box? My initial design ideas are to use a 2x8 wood frame with 3/4" plywood for the back and possibly a steel plate and/or rubber sheet to contain the bullets with a thin sheet of plywood for the front. I have not yet found the data necessary to calculate the forces generated by 40 grain .22LR bullets. As a side benefit, it will make good cover in case of a home invasion. Capt. Art