Testing a 210 grain cup hollow point on water jugs. You can see from the holes that it really expanded. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

Denim bullet trap test 2. Shooting two different, cast, lead, powder coated, hollow point bullets, into the trap, with good results. 45 auto hand loads shot from a 5 inch government model 1911. Bullet weights around 205-210 grains. Velocity around 800 fps. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is […]

The first test of my new “Denim bullet trap” with cast lead, 230 grain round nose bullets. I manage to catch one bullet, though the others pass through. The idea is sound I just need to execute it better next time. Very interesting to see the 45 auto bullets pass through multiple layers of folded […]

Extended Length Rubber Mulch Bullet Trap ….. All rounds were shot at 25 yds and using 2 bags of rubber mulch at $6 or $7 a bag James PollardShooter, caster, handloader

My $12 bullet trap

Description from listing: Target area 12" x 12", For use with .17 to .44 magnum pistol ammo, All ammunition larger than .22 needs to be FMJ or lead, All welded 1/4" construction, Centrifugal type, Low spatter, Designed and built in USA, Unit weight 43 pounds

“Guess I’ll have’ta punt this one!” Years ago I saw a video on the You-Tube with a fella showing a steel target backstop/lead catcher and thought it was a good idea, but never got around to building one. This video was helpful to some extent, but it still lacked specific details I have been looking […]

New design. Smaller. Lighter. Stronger