The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Is it safe to shoot hard objects down range?

Patriot86 · April 1, 2013, 01:26 PM

I wouldn't worry about shooting things like you have listed above.
I shoot old Galv. Steel garbage cans, 55 gallon drums etc all the time. I have never had a FMJ round go "rogue", always an equal number of entry and exit wounds so to speak.

Keep in mind almost everything you have listed are a very soft metal, like Aluminum and copper. If you were shooting 1/2 steel plates or old cars I might be more worried.

PS: Coins are no match for rifle rounds either

April 1, 2013, 01:26 PM	#6
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,293	I wouldn't worry about shooting things like you have listed above. I shoot old Galv. Steel garbage cans, 55 gallon drums etc all the time. I have never had a FMJ round go "rogue", always an equal number of entry and exit wounds so to speak. Keep in mind almost everything you have listed are a very soft metal, like Aluminum and copper. If you were shooting 1/2 steel plates or old cars I might be more worried. PS: Coins are no match for rifle rounds either __________________ "....The swords of others will set you your limits".