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plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:01 am
by whoowhoop
Not full bore related, I know, but has anyone come across these before?
http://www.solware.co.uk/air-pistol-air ... RGET.shtml
they do another similar type and quite a range of targets, amongst other stuff
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:33 am
by Individual
I have two observations, both somewhat cynical.
1. £24.95 seems like a lot of money for a pie tin with 5 holes drilled in it. NB if it doesn't work as a target it will be no use as a pie tin since the gravy will run out through the holes.
2. At the recommended safe distance of 60-80 yards
hitting the primer of a 9mm blank would be something of a challenge as (I think) they are only 0.175" in diameter. So I'm guessing the intention is to use 'pointy steel hunting pellets' to strike the primer? I have no proof whatsoever, but it seems quite unlikely to work.
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:56 am
by ovenpaa
Hmm.. I have some 9mm rimmed blanks somewhere and some aluminium plate, do you want me to make you one? I can assure you it will be a lot cheaper than this and no worries about postage either!
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:38 pm
by ovenpaa
Here you go.
The delux shed version with room for 11 9mm/.38 rimmed blanks made out of 6mm Aluminium plate so nice and robust as well.
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Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:19 pm
by M99
Take some shooting too at 60-80 yds with an air rifle!
Mike
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:25 pm
by ovenpaa
Shotgun at 25 yards maybe?
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:55 pm
by Doz
Did this many moons ago with 12-bore cartridges and air rifle from about thirty yards. Quite lively, made the old boy next door jump anyway...
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:56 pm
by whoowhoop
No! No! I don't want one! But thanks for the offer.
I was just amazed that anybody would have these for sale.
Apart from the safety aspect, I cannot see these as being much cop, or of any practical use.
Gosh! The excitement! Bet you would be the envy of all your pals........
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:47 pm
by ovenpaa
Heh! I was slightly surprised at the thing myself but I had the plate on the bench and a box of blanks so I had to give it a try.
Right... it is going on eBlag to sound out the market :lol: :lol:
Re: plinking target?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:05 am
by ShootingSight
Way better - I have an unsafe practice to propose:
As was pointed out, SR primers and maybe 9mm primers are 0.175" in diameter. Well, a .177 air rifle is, well, .177 in diameter. So if you load a pallet gun with a primer, skirt facing back, it is not only reasonably accurate, as the skirt drag stabilizes it. And when it impacts a hard surface, like metal or stone, it explodes with a satisfying pop. I suspect the anvil is travelling back towards you at an alarming rate that would shoot your eye out, but as long as it does not hit your eye, it is uproariously fun.