[Longstreet]

I need some help. Last year I purchased a .22 bullet trap to use when shooting paper targets. During this time I had many issues with the rounds shattering upon impact and driving holes in my targets. I also had problems with the wind moving my targets as well some I had problems with attaching the targets (my bullet trap came with a clipboard clamp, but it took a few rounds and was rendered useless).

So in an attempt to correct this I have attached a wooden frame around the bullet trap and then routered a slit so that I can slide a piece of compressed cardboard - which I will use to attach my targets. By doing this I have solved all of my problems with moving targets and how to attach them. The compressed cardboard is cheap so it will be replaced as needed.

The new problem I now have is that by using a wooden frame, should it get hit it will not hold up. To solve this, I am planning on attaching steel pieces to all wooden parts. And this is where I need help. Given my limited knowledge of .22 ballistics, would it be safe to do this? I have a limited shooting range and will be approximately 20-30 yards from the target. I will be shooting a bolt action Marlin with only iron sites and of course I will be wearing eye protection. Do I need to worry about any ricocheting with my mods? Is there anything else I should be concerned about? Comments or suggestions?