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<blockquote data-quote="Hugnot" data-source="post: 2184113" data-attributes="member: 115658"><p>Keep in mind ricochets are possible with bullets contacting smooth hard surfaces, like flat rocks, at an angle. Looking at a variety of scuffed up bullets on top of dirt at various rifle ranges shows this. Possibly, the maximum range for a ricochet bullet might be enough to hit a neighbor's house or vehicle at some far distance. Berms to absorb bullets would be advisable. </p><p></p><p>An advisory for range planning: A shooting range's design depends on the type of shooting to be allowed and the location of the proposed site. The design specifications should consider the safety of the people using the facility, the property surrounding it, and the area's inhabitants. They should also consider all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Private ownership has not protected ranges from litigation & complaints. </p><p></p><p>Bullets upon striking mild steel targets, blast hot steel particles from the steel surface and these hot particles may start fires should they land on flammable debris or dry vegetation under the target. AR500 steel targets will last much longer & prevent flying hot steel.</p><p></p><p>A major wild fire might destroy your and your neighbor's property.</p><p></p><p>Steel is real expensive, especially AR500 type.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugnot, post: 2184113, member: 115658"] Keep in mind ricochets are possible with bullets contacting smooth hard surfaces, like flat rocks, at an angle. Looking at a variety of scuffed up bullets on top of dirt at various rifle ranges shows this. Possibly, the maximum range for a ricochet bullet might be enough to hit a neighbor's house or vehicle at some far distance. Berms to absorb bullets would be advisable. An advisory for range planning: A shooting range's design depends on the type of shooting to be allowed and the location of the proposed site. The design specifications should consider the safety of the people using the facility, the property surrounding it, and the area's inhabitants. They should also consider all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Private ownership has not protected ranges from litigation & complaints. Bullets upon striking mild steel targets, blast hot steel particles from the steel surface and these hot particles may start fires should they land on flammable debris or dry vegetation under the target. AR500 steel targets will last much longer & prevent flying hot steel. A major wild fire might destroy your and your neighbor's property. Steel is real expensive, especially AR500 type. [/QUOTE]
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