.22rf spinner target

[PotHunter96]

Just wondering if the spinner type targets on eBay are safe to use with rimfire, some of them say rimfire use but I’m not so sure about richochets 

[Rewulf]

Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Cabt say Ive ever heard of anyone using them with anything but air.

Make yourself a gong.

[PotHunter96]

What sort of steel would I use, and am I right in saying it should swing freely and be hanging off chains or something similar 

[steve_b_wales]

1 hour ago, PotHunter96 said:

What sort of steel would I use, and am I right in saying it should swing freely and be hanging off chains or something similar 

 

2 hours ago, PotHunter96 said:

Just wondering if the spinner type targets on eBay are safe to use with rimfire, some of them say rimfire use but I’m not so sure about richochets 

I use a caldwell resetting target, designed for .22LR and works well. I set it out at a minimum 50 yards.

https://www.uttings.co.uk/p116858-caldwell-rimfire-resetting-target-cald-902365/#.XfUcNhvgqos

[London Best]

I have seen an idiot using a .22rf on a spinner and the ricochets were a bit unpredictable.

[old'un]

33 minutes ago, London Best said:

I have seen an idiot using a .22rf on a spinner and the ricochets were a bit unpredictable.

I remember going to the local traveling fair as a youngster and shooting .22rf at moving and stationary metal targets, bits of lead flying everywhere, do they still have them at fairs?

[London Best]

Not seen one for years. I suppose the ‘elf and safety police have put a stop to them.

[old'un]

6 minutes ago, London Best said:

Not seen one for years. I suppose the ‘elf and safety police have put a stop to them.

Possibly or as you say firearms law, did you ever go on these funfair ranges?, I remember getting hit in the face a few times from ricochets.

[London Best]

1 minute ago, old'un said:

Possibly or as you say firearms law, did you ever go on these funfair ranges?, I remember getting hit in the face a few times from ricochets.

Yes, when I was a youngster, many moons ago. I think they were replaced by the steel tube type of range. I have not seen on of those for years but to be fair (!) I don’t frequent fairgrounds very often.

[PotHunter96]

1 hour ago, steve_b_wales said:

 

I use a caldwell resetting target, designed for .22LR and works well. I set it out at a minimum 50 yards.

https://www.uttings.co.uk/p116858-caldwell-rimfire-resetting-target-cald-902365/#.XfUcNhvgqos

Ahhhh was going to say mine will be set further between 70 and 100 yards, may get one of these! 

[steve_b_wales]

8 minutes ago, PotHunter96 said:

Ahhhh was going to say mine will be set further between 70 and 100 yards, may get one of these! 

I can't say I've heard ricochets to be honest. It's always been set up in an open field, and 50 yards is the minimum range I set it, but usually around 70 yards

[Imperfection]

1 hour ago, old'un said:

I remember going to the local traveling fair as a youngster and shooting .22rf at moving and stationary metal targets, bits of lead flying everywhere, do they still have them at fairs?

The strawberry fair in Cambridge was the last place i saw them back in the 70's or 80's and you used a pump action Browning. They didn't use normal 22lr ammunition,but instead used ammo which the bullet vaporised on impact. They were also very very quiet so obviously subsonic.

[London Best]

1 hour ago, old'un said:

Possibly or as you say firearms law, did you ever go on these funfair ranges?, I remember getting hit in the face a few times from ricochets.

Not ricochets I don’t think, splash back to be more correct. A ricochet from a .22 would be likely to kill or at least remove a part of your face.

[bottletopbill]

Brought one of e bay first shot nearly went through with 22lr round been in shed since.

[PotHunter96]

If I was to make my own gong am I right in saying the thicker the steel the better or would too thick be more likely to cause ricochets 

[Muddy Funker]

You can get gongs on ebay, I'm sure that's where I bought one. 

Hardox 500 I think is the steel normally used, I've shot mine with 17hmr and the gong just laughs at it. 

Edit: Just looked, do a search on ebay of hardox 500, you should find something you like 👍🏻

Edited December 17, 2019 by Muddy Funker

[oldypigeonpopper]

hello, have been looking for a folding type that just takes a standard size paper target or something similar, rather than the usual piece of board and sellotape 

[Rewulf]

On 14/12/2019 at 21:08, PotHunter96 said:

If I was to make my own gong am I right in saying the thicker the steel the better or would too thick be more likely to cause ricochets 

Thick enough so it doesnt get chunks shot out of it, but not so heavy that it doesnt move , it really needs to deflect the shot downwards.
Its got to be up against a decent backstop anyway.

[PotHunter96]

Thanks guys, I will check eBay 

[billytheghillie]

Check here, this is what you need   Tomstargets

[PotHunter96]

Are they the blue ar500 plates? Found them on eBay just trying to decide what size to get, don’t want too big but the 2 inch one looks a tad small 

[billytheghillie]

google toms targets

I use 4in and 6in with the .17

[defender]

I got one that said it was suitable for rim-fire and when I shot it it turned the targets spoon shaped.

I got a refund and hammered them back flat between 2 large hammers and use them for airguns.

[Rst1990]

Got one off of eBay for rimfire and it’s been faultless, really sturdy. Can also use it for hmr not had any problems with it not even a dent.

[steve_b_wales]

On 17/12/2019 at 08:47, Muddy Funker said:

You can get gongs on ebay, I'm sure that's where I bought one. 

Hardox 500 I think is the steel normally used, I've shot mine with 17hmr and the gong just laughs at it. 

Edit: Just looked, do a search on ebay of hardox 500, you should find something you like 👍🏻

I have quite a few gongs in various sizes, made from Hardox 500. At 100 yards, there's hardly a dent in them when using my .243.