Damaged steel target

[Catfishman]

Quick question. I have a 3/8" steel handgun spinner target . For some reason I shot it with my 5.56 AR. It now has a nice big hole through it. Should I stop shooting it with my handguns?

 

[dahermit]

Stop before you ruin it.

 

[sigshepardo]

Yeah, I would stop shooting it. I can just see that hole bouncing some bullets where you don't want them to go.

 

[Murdock]

Stop. Weld it up, grind it flat, start over.

 

[cornbush]

I would keep shooting it, but if it bothers you fix it or get a new one.

 

[WV_gunner]

I have a similar target. It has a a hole in it from a 150 grain soft point 30-30 round at 80 yards. It's since been shot a few hundred times with handgun rounds. I have shot FMJ 9mm at it too, no problems at all. Now, I'm not trying to suggest in any way, shape, or form that what I have done is completely safe and I do not recommend it in any way. I'm only sharing my experience, but I am not recommending it.

 

[gunsgongcrazy]

If you ever want one for long distance, just let me know. Foldable, Colapsable, durable and portable. Cabelas likes them enough that they are going to start buying them from me!

 

[tobnpr]

Really?

I've been using steel sawhorses exactly like that to hang my swingers for years...

Limited lifespan, though, since .30 cal FMJ misses put some pretty big holes in the steel...

 

[Art Eatman]

Any further comments about the pictured gong should be in response to an add in the for-sale forum--not here.