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Old 04-02-2005, 17:06   #15
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by Smokin Joe
Whooshh....most of the above just shot WAY past my head.


I'm guessing that the steel I got will not me conducive to pistol shooting?

TR, I'm aware of the back splatter effect we angled the steel so it sits at about a 15 degree down angle so rounds will deflect downwards toward the ground upon impact.
Smokin' Joe! I think your target is great, here is the really short version of the above steel and hardness references, shoot the sumb*tch and if it breaks then make it thicker next time.
If no holes, then you done good.. I think you'll be fine.

My only thought about your steel plate is you have to know what alloy of steel you have before you heat treat if want a result worth the time and effort (money) spent.
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