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LTC_Para · January 14, 2007, 04:17 PM

hello

i was thinking of a new target since paper and clay pigeons is getting boring. i wanted metal targets but they are not allowed at my range, then i thought...bowling pins. so i called a few locals places and they have some for sale, are there all basically the same hard plastic shell or are some brands better than others? i will mainly be shooting 9mm and 45acp FMJ, about how many shots will these bowling pins hold up to? can i use FMJ 223 or will that tear them up faster? does the 9mm and 45 get deflected because it is a hard plastic and round in shape or actually penetrate? any other suggestions for different targets would be great.

thanks

ltcpara

January 14, 2007, 04:17 PM	#1
LTC_Para Member Join Date: December 31, 2005 Posts: 88	Bowling Pins as targets? hello i was thinking of a new target since paper and clay pigeons is getting boring. i wanted metal targets but they are not allowed at my range, then i thought...bowling pins. so i called a few locals places and they have some for sale, are there all basically the same hard plastic shell or are some brands better than others? i will mainly be shooting 9mm and 45acp FMJ, about how many shots will these bowling pins hold up to? can i use FMJ 223 or will that tear them up faster? does the 9mm and 45 get deflected because it is a hard plastic and round in shape or actually penetrate? any other suggestions for different targets would be great. thanks ltcpara __________________ Remington 700 VS .308 26" heavy barrel - Leupold Var-X III 4.5-14x50 mm \|\| RRA M4 16" 1911 Para Ordnance LTC Stainless .45 ACP \|\| HK USPf 9mm V1 Savage 93R17 21" Heavy Barrell 17 HMR