Targets

HK4ME · February 24, 2000, 08:36 AM

Saw a good deal on some cast iron frying pans at a garage sale last weekend. Started me wondering about whether they would be good targets. I bet they would have a nice ring to 'em. I shoot .357/.38 special.

Ned Roundtree · February 24, 2000, 10:46 AM

Never tried them. Don't know the strength. You would think if it could take the heat it could take a hit. Ha.

bergie · February 25, 2000, 03:34 PM

I really doubt that they would take anything larger than a .22 rimfire. I know that "cowboy" loads are pretty light, but cast iron isn't that tough. What the heck, if you can pick up some cheap, give it a try, it might work or you might just have lighter pockets.
Bergie

Trigger Jerk · March 1, 2000, 01:53 PM

If you try them, let us know how they work. Cast Iron is brittle and I expect they might not stand up.

February 24, 2000, 08:36 AM	#1
HK4ME Junior Member Join Date: January 24, 2000 Posts: 11	Saw a good deal on some cast iron frying pans at a garage sale last weekend. Started me wondering about whether they would be good targets. I bet they would have a nice ring to 'em. I shoot .357/.38 special.

February 24, 2000, 10:46 AM	#2
Ned Roundtree Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 1999 Location: Lexington, KY,USA Posts: 738	Never tried them. Don't know the strength. You would think if it could take the heat it could take a hit. Ha.

February 25, 2000, 03:34 PM	#3
bergie Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 1999 Posts: 567	I really doubt that they would take anything larger than a .22 rimfire. I know that "cowboy" loads are pretty light, but cast iron isn't that tough. What the heck, if you can pick up some cheap, give it a try, it might work or you might just have lighter pockets. Bergie

March 1, 2000, 01:53 PM	#4
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	If you try them, let us know how they work. Cast Iron is brittle and I expect they might not stand up.