Just received my trap-looks great and is easy to carry. I'm in line for 2 more, after Pete gets caught up. Thank you for thinking of us.
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Big Bang Pellet Trap
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Hello everyone
Fellows here is what I am now doing when replacing a Shot target with a Fresh New Target. I pre-cut several cardboard backings and have them near my Bench. I go ahead and tape a Fresh New Target on one of the cardboard backing. Then when I have completely shot the target that is on the Pellet Trap, I take the New Target/Cardboard to the Trap and simply exchange. This is so simple and easy and on a 10-meter or 25-yard setup it makes the exchange quick. Hope this will help.
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Fellows here is what I am now doing when replacing a Shot target with a Fresh New Target. I pre-cut several cardboard backings and have them near my Bench. I go ahead and tape a Fresh New Target on one of the cardboard backing. Then when I have completely shot the target that is on the Pellet Trap, I take the New Target/Cardboard to the Trap and simply exchange. This is so simple and easy and on a 10-meter or 25-yard setup it makes the exchange quick. Hope this will help.
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I just wanted to report that I have a little over 100 JSB heavies into the BBPT and I could'nt be happier with my purchase!
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Hello @Str8tshooter
So glad to hear that and that you are getting to use it and I will tell Pete.
I have lost count on mine, it is over 2,000 by now. I moved mine outside today and shot it with my Crown at 10-meters. I had two General Targets set up side by side and shot the heck out of them.
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Got my trap last week. I put a piece of 3/4" thick horse stall mat rubber in front, with stainless steel bolts. Then put the trap inside a plywood box with another piece of stall mat material in the back, in case someone gets a little off target.
Just got it all done yesterday and gonna shoot some after lunch today.
The rubber should knock off most the velocity so the pellets won't slam the back steel. It also works well to hold targets with push pins.
Just got it all done yesterday and gonna shoot some after lunch today.
The rubber should knock off most the velocity so the pellets won't slam the back steel. It also works well to hold targets with push pins.
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That horse stall mat looks durable. I wonder it it will work with lower powered guns without pellets getting stuck in the rubber? What kind of power does it take to penetrate it?
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Thomas,
It's just reflection from the plywood box interior which is painted blue. I was using leftover paint I had so blue inside and brown outside.
I have a big backstop too, as I'm in a residential area on one acre. Probably overkill, but being cautious too.
It's just reflection from the plywood box interior which is painted blue. I was using leftover paint I had so blue inside and brown outside.
I have a big backstop too, as I'm in a residential area on one acre. Probably overkill, but being cautious too.
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Just shot three mags at it. Shooting an FX Wildcat Mk3 in .22 with 16 grain pellets. They go right through the rubber, steel sheet knocks 'em down to the bottom of the trap. Works great but a bit loud still when they hit the steel for the quiet properties around me. I need to do something to tame the sound a little.
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Wow I am surprised the Pellets blew through the Horse Mat. But I see you are from FL, my experience shooting at rubber targets like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BXPUZU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Worked fine in the summer but as soon as the weather cooled down in the fall, the pellets were bouncing back and hitting my house, I no longer use those rubber targets.
I have only had my Horse Mat that I purchased at Family Farm and Home for a couple weeks, and my .177 pellets were bouncing back at my indoor 6 yd range. I placed a rug in front of the Horse Mat and that solved that problem.
I would caution folks in cold climate States shooting rubber as it's reactivity is temperature sensitive.
Worked fine in the summer but as soon as the weather cooled down in the fall, the pellets were bouncing back and hitting my house, I no longer use those rubber targets.
I have only had my Horse Mat that I purchased at Family Farm and Home for a couple weeks, and my .177 pellets were bouncing back at my indoor 6 yd range. I placed a rug in front of the Horse Mat and that solved that problem.
I would caution folks in cold climate States shooting rubber as it's reactivity is temperature sensitive.
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Hello everyone,
I made some modifications to the wood Stand that I made for the two Big Bang Pellet Traps. I am using the Stand and Traps outside so much that I decided to add a set of wheels to make it really easy to move the whole rig outside at one time.
I bought some small Fixed Dolley Wheels ( casters ) that would fit on the ends of the 2x4 wood “feet” of the Stand. By installing them in this position it keeps the Stand level and the Wheels off the ground when not being mobile. Next I bolted both Big Bang Pellets Traps to the Stand with some 1/4x1-1/4 stainless hex bolts. Now the Stand and both Traps become one solid unit and is simple and easy to move around anywhere.
Hope this will help with your stand.
ThomasT
I made some modifications to the wood Stand that I made for the two Big Bang Pellet Traps. I am using the Stand and Traps outside so much that I decided to add a set of wheels to make it really easy to move the whole rig outside at one time.
I bought some small Fixed Dolley Wheels ( casters ) that would fit on the ends of the 2x4 wood “feet” of the Stand. By installing them in this position it keeps the Stand level and the Wheels off the ground when not being mobile. Next I bolted both Big Bang Pellets Traps to the Stand with some 1/4x1-1/4 stainless hex bolts. Now the Stand and both Traps become one solid unit and is simple and easy to move around anywhere.
Hope this will help with your stand.
ThomasT
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