I had some free 12 x 16 tall x 24 long steel plates available at work so after searching other available bullet trap designs i came up with this one. Ive had an idea for a bullet trap rolling around in my head for a while. The distance to an indoor range for us is just too dang far, so im thinking we can safely shoot 9mm and. Products universal bullet traps, dba the bullet bunker. I am sure lots of people will benifit from these plans to make their own pellet trap. The model le2400 bullet trap is designed for installations where range space is minimal, as it requires only 30 inches of floor space. Rubber traps flexibility of size, strength, quality of construction and affordability make it an excellent.
Bullet trap range and shooting targets for sale ebay. The area right below the targets is filled with sand. Model le5000 escalator steel bullet trap specifications designed for constant use. Just finishedtested my prototype indoor bullet trap. Stronglyconstructed, it stops and catches pellets fired from your air guns without the noisy, annoying clang of a metal trap. Strap it all down with duct tape and start shooting into it. Plans for a bullet trap with pictureslooking for opinions figured if im going through all this trouble of scrounging lead to make boolits, why waste it all by shooting it into the ground. Im looking for any ideas or plans for a bullet trap sturdy enough for a 44 magnum. Range will b a max of 10 yds in length and located in basement. The trap is large enough to accept standard size paper and cardboard targets and. I have looked a different benches but not seen but a couple that caught my eye, only trouble is i cant find the plans to build them. I did my homework before posting this and didnt find much.
Remove the two screws from the polyolefin top grate of the kit, and the top grate. Plural trap portions are provided for multiple use while the particulate matter can be readily removed to assist in transputating the trap without undue weight. The tct requires minimal maintenance and is equipped with the most efficient lead collection system available, keeping. Encapsulator bloctrap captures thousands of rounds without eroding, deteriorating, or significantly changing the appearance of the traps surface. Figured if im going through all this trouble of scrounging lead. The purpose of this thesis was to study a bullet trap developed by espoon.
Attach the two universal outlets to the outside of the basin per kit instructions. A bullet trap is designed to stop bullets midflight safely by directing them to ricochet straight down into the ground. The total containment trap tct is the safest, strongest, and most ecofriendly bullet trap in the world. The total containment trap tct is the safest, strongest, and most eco friendly bullet. Gun shooting range, shooting table, indoor shooting, pistol targets, range targets, long. Manufactured by our sister company, fabriweld corporation, located in norwalk, ohio. Feb, 2014 bullet trap plans for 45 another choice is a snail trap. Best management practices for lead at outdoor shooting. Building a bullet trap miller welding discussion forums. It works so nice, that i may look into building some to sell out of lighter material. Strategic placement of bullet traps can reduce the amount of rounds fired into the shoot house walls by as much as 90%. Jun 28, 2015 i am sure lots of people will benifit from these plans to make their own pellet trap.
Unlike others, this trap is completely enclosed so the potential lead dust will be trapped inside instead of polluting the environment must be used within the general safety guidelines for bullet traps. The difference being the addition of horse stall rubber matting to seal the bullet hole to prevent sand leakage. I want a very sturdy bench with room to maybe run a couple presses. Our diy bullet trap is a multimedium capture device that works with pistols, shotguns, and rifles. I priced a piece of 1 12 thick plate to build another one with the same. A trashcan on its side and layered with wadded up newspapers to offer protection, and stopping the bb was the oldschool diy method. The national rifle association of america the national shooting sports foundation the wildlife management institute mark begley of the massachusetts department of environmental protection mr. Gun shooting range, shooting table, indoor shooting, pistol targets, range targets, long rifle, airsoft gear, shooting targets, target practice. Using the miter saw, cut that line, save the bottom of the clipboard. Us4445693a us06305,189 us30518981a us4445693a us 4445693 a us4445693 a us 4445693a us 30518981 a us30518981 a us 30518981a us 4445693 a us4445693 a us 4445693a authority us united states prior art keywords bullet baffle trap housing laminate prior art date 19810924 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. I could sit in the laundry room and shoot 50 targets with no one outside ever hearing the shots.
Bullet trap usa sound abatement room filtration system demo click below to watch the video. Nra range services offers a number of resources to public and private ranges across the country including onsite assistance, educational seminars, grants and much more. The use of manual target marking on this type of range requires that the. Plate joints shall be flush and either buttwelded ground. I dont like shooting 223 into it but i should note that it did not punch through. Bullet traps can be made with a variety of materials and in a number of methods, but there is a basic design that should fit most shooters needs. With a bullet trap ill be able to recover and re use all my own lead that i practice with at home. At the top or back of the backstop, a swirl chamber is provided to trap the bullets or bullet fragments as they exit the backstop surface. Nov 21, 2012 i had some free 12 x 16 tall x 24 long steel plates available at work so after searching other available bullet trap designs i came up with this one. If you all have any plans that you can point me to. It works flawlessly and i wanted to share with my fellow 6. I dont like shooting 223 into it but i should note that it did not punch through the steel. Take an online course, learn from the nra range technical team and find other educational materials and resources. I originally did this years ago with cardboard, a piece of steel channel, and then set this up in front of my.
A bullet trap constructed according to the doe national training center ntc design see figure 1 and then leaned against the wall of the shoot house with the base of the trap out approximately 1 foot provides adequate angle of the steel backing. Table of contents range design and construction guidelines v 8. No joint should be horizontal or located directly behind a. A bullet trap provides a housing which retains alternate layers of baffles formed of multiply paper laminate to sandwich particulate material such as pea gravel to fragment and disintegrate the bullet. Among our unique innovations in bullet traps is the venetian blind handgunrated bullet trap. Homemade bullet trap heres a backstopbullet trap using a 38 thick steel plate that my brother made for us so we could shoot inside his horse barn. I mounted a trolly to take the targets down range, and lights on the target. Dec 27, 2014 bullet trap by shooting range industries duration. Making your own bullet trap hipoint firearms forum. I go to thrift shops and get unsaleable books from them, encyclopedias, national geographic magazines, romance novels, catalogs, etc.
I have shot every thing from 17 hmr to 50 cal be carefull every round reacts dirrerent under different conditions. I found info in this thread and research on youtube helpful. Our entire bullet trap product line is made in america, usa. Our wellmaintained indoor range features 18 handgun and 2 rifle lanes. Portable outdoor 22 17 bullet shooting hunting bullseye target targets trap box. I priced a piece of 1 12 thick plate to build another one with the same design that should work well on most rifle rounds. In 1991, ron coburn invented the snail system a bullet trap that decelerates a bullet rather than disintegrating it on impact. Making your own bullet trap discussion in general firearms discussion started by dodge, nov 21, 2012.
The control features both a quick select and manual function. Our impressive showroom features a full line of fire. Has anybody had any experience building or using a homemade bullet trap. The wet snail system, with low angle ramps and round deceleration chamber, results in virtually no airborne lead at the trap. Since 1989, weve offered a knowledgeable and courteous staff that is here to serve you. Snail systems deflection ramps make the difference. Table of contents range design and construction guidelines vi 9. Its easy to build, simple to maintain, and it can handle prolonged exposure to large caliber projectiles ie slugs without having to worry about content spillage, ricochets, or passthroughs. I made a bullet trap from 38 plate on a 45 angle welded to a steel pipe with a slit cut in the top.
The problem with a 5 gallon bucket is the bullets dont always go straight, and they may go out the side of the bucket if not perfectly centered. Make a preliminary assessment of the composition of dust generated in bullettosacon and bullettobullet impacts. I have access to anything i need for equipment, just need some ideas. Traps are made of long lasting, durable ballistic steel.
The need for the backstop is minimized if there is a bullet trap being utilized, and if there is not a trap, the backstop takes the brunt of the force, and stops the projectiles. Determine if bulletdebris accumulating in the sacon bullet trap will result in the production of ricochets that could be a hazard to the shooter. I made a bullet trap similar to this and fitted it under my split level house. Ive searched this forum, but found nothing about making your own bullet trap. Home made bullet trap keltec owners group the community. Bullet trap screen grab if youre lucky enough to live in the country or in a neighborhood where people dont mind the sound of gunfire on a saturday afternoon, then you might do well with a homemade bullet trap, which looks like its very easy to build. Dillon aero minigun stress test click below to watch the video.
Its used on some berms, and it takes less of it to stop the bullet. Portable bullet trap portable bullet traps extend the life of the shoot house by capturing rounds in an easy to maintain facade. This silent pellet trap is beautiful, durable, functional and longlasting. We offer a complete line of products to not only stop projectiles, but also trap their byproducts. I will probably shoot a max of 200 rounds per year and will not be using any very high powered weapons. I had my steel cut on a plasma cutter out of 14 plate steel. Specifications may change without notice for businesses. Home made bullet trap im looking for any ideas or plans for a bullet trap sturdy enough for a 44 magnum. A bullet trap is a device to stop and collect projectiles fired at a shooting range to prevent. Need to build one of thesemy bullet trap is too messy and leaves bits of lead everywhere. The superhero, heavily modified version of our freedom model.
Bmp for lead at outdoor shooting ranges acknowledgements the usepa would like to acknowledge the support of. Videos the bullet bunker traps norwalk, ohuniversal. The kryptonite bullet bunker is intended for all rifles up to and including. Scribe a pencil line parallel to the top edge of the clipboard at 2 in. How to maintain your bullet trap instructional video. Homemade bullet trap heres a backstop bullet trap using a 38 thick steel plate that my brother made for us so we could shoot inside his horse barn. The modular nature of this trap allows for flexibility to fit nearly any situation and location while being easy to install and maintain. The bullet bunker allows you to shoot almost any gun, anywhere even in your home. The other day i was talking with a buddy from work and he reminded me of how easy it is to setup a simple. Plans for a bullet trapwith pictureslooking for opinions figured if im going through all this trouble of scrounging lead to make boolits, why waste it all by shooting it into the ground. When you call you want range development or something like that. Guy on youtube had something like lops idea only filled with sand.
View profile view forum posts private message boolit buddy join date. Defense technical information center compilation part notice. As a bullet caster, i like to recover my lead after use, so i made a bullet trap out of a box of old books and magazines. I have a nice safe place to put one with a 125 yard approach backed by a 100 foot hill. Would appreciate any help w plans, recommended type of steel and construction process. Bullet trap plans for 45 another choice is a snail trap. It provides complete ballistic coverage making it ideal for fixed firing line and tactical training ranges. They have the plans drawn for all kinds of bullet traps, that are caliber specific. An inexpensive and effective bullet trap for your home. A device designed to trap or capture the entire bullet and fragments as opposed to redirecting.