Shooters - Cheap target for 22 plink'n - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

WVOtoGO · #1 01-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Did some father-son bonding with the firearms yesterday afternoon.
We came up with a new (for us anyway) target system for plinking with 22s (and 17HMRs).

We took a survey stake (or three) and stapled a strip of Gorilla Tape (Super duty duct-tape) to it with the sticky side out. That gave us a means of quickly sticking up Daisy Shatter Blasts to shoot at.
Nothing beats plinking old tin cans like plinking something that shatters when you hit it. No debating over a hit or miss either.
We did find the 17HMR round is so fast that it will often pierce the center of the SB and just make a hole in it. 22s however will shatter them quite nicely.

So – If you guys and gals are ever looking for a new (and rather inexpensive) target system for plinking. You may want to give this a try.

TMAllison · #2 01-19-2009, 04:02 PM

I just use a sharpie and draw 6 - 3/4" dots on a piece of white paper and then run 100 copies on the copier. Tape them over the target at the range or bring along a small cardboard box if out in the field.

5 shots each dot at 100yds, connect the holes.

WVOtoGO · #3 01-19-2009, 06:33 PM

That works fine for me.

A 9 though, my son prefers to see things have a bit more reaction when he hits them. Like a 2x4 rail lined up with Dixie Cups full of water when he runs down them with the 17HMR.

He gets tired of making holes in paper as soon as he knows he’s got it sighted in.
Then it’s off to blowing things up... ring’n bells... flip’n steel around... dusting clay... cutting sticks down... hopping cans...

You know... “plink’n” things.

TMAllison · #4 01-19-2009, 06:48 PM

Try some spinner targets. "U" shape metal rod with 2" and 4" dia steel plates on ends of 2nd rod that spins around the horizontal leg of the U. Push it in the ground and have at.

Nothing to pick up afterwards.

pj67coll · #5 01-20-2009, 10:54 AM

That's one heck of a backyard. Where were you shooting?

- Peter.

Medmech · #6 01-20-2009, 11:14 AM

The .17 HMR is a blast, I'm still a bit more fond of the .22 mag due to ammo expense and availability but the HMR is quickly catching up. I agree paper can get painfully boring but pennies, nickles and water balloons break the monotony.

WVOtoGO · #7 01-20-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pj67coll

That's one heck of a backyard. Where were you shooting?

- Peter.

Our ranch between Gainesville and Callisburg, TX. About 3 miles south of the Red River. We can fly there from here in about 10 minutes. Or make a 30 minute drive.

Unless it's as windy as it is today. Then we just think about the place.

diametricalbenz · #8 01-20-2009, 11:34 AM

How are those 17HMR's compared to 22LR in terms of paper accuracy? I see enticing ads everywhere for that chambering.

Medmech · #9 01-20-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz

How are those 17HMR's compared to 22LR in terms of paper accuracy? I see enticing ads everywhere for that chambering.

Pretty much the same, the gun and fouling makes the biggest difference. The .22 mag is always on and the .17 never has flyers either if there is a difference wind and shooter error are the culprits.

Like all other things shooting I think my .22 mag is better further downrange in the 150 territory. ballistically the .17 may be better but the .22 always seems to make the mark. The disclaimer is I have been shooting the same .22 mag for 15 years while I only have 5 or 6 behind the .17, also I shoot the .22 mag tons more a few thousand rounds a year vs a few hundred with the .17 if that.

I prefer the lower report of the .17 which is the primary reason I bought it.

LaRondo · #10 01-21-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Howitzer

Pretty much the same, the gun and fouling makes the biggest difference. The .22 mag is always on and the .17 never has flyers either if there is a difference wind and shooter error are the culprits.

Like all other things shooting I think my .22 mag is better further downrange in the 150 territory. ballistically the .17 may be better but the .22 always seems to make the mark. The disclaimer is I have been shooting the same .22 mag for 15 years while I only have 5 or 6 behind the .17, also I shoot the .22 mag tons more a few thousand rounds a year vs a few hundred with the .17 if that.

I prefer the lower report of the .17 which is the primary reason I bought it.

He is asking about .22LR. Velocity is about 2x faster with .17HMR. A regular .22LR has the issue with going from supersonic to subsonic (distance matters) whereby the boom creates turbulances for the projectile. Also, the original Hornady cartridge has a very different ballistic tip resulting in explosive expansion.