My backyard backstop is a very large log that I staple targets to. Had been thinking of it as quite safe, given it's size, the safe direction I'm shooting, etc. Here's a photo of my setup:
I noticed today that a 38 bullet had only penetrated into the log a very short distance. I rather wonder if my backstop's not as safe as I had assumed. Seems to me there's some potential for ricochet if I happened to hit the same spot as this:
For now, I'll certainly not shoot the 38 at this backstop, but may choose to shoot the 22. I love the convenience of my backyard setup, but consider this a safety hazard to give some thought to. For reference, The ground the backstop is on is at a lower elevation (1-1/2 to 2') than I stand, and the backstop height is about a yard lower than my extended shooting hand.
Any thoughts that any of you have on this will be appreciated.
I noticed today that a 38 bullet had only penetrated into the log a very short distance. I rather wonder if my backstop's not as safe as I had assumed. Seems to me there's some potential for ricochet if I happened to hit the same spot as this:
For now, I'll certainly not shoot the 38 at this backstop, but may choose to shoot the 22. I love the convenience of my backyard setup, but consider this a safety hazard to give some thought to. For reference, The ground the backstop is on is at a lower elevation (1-1/2 to 2') than I stand, and the backstop height is about a yard lower than my extended shooting hand.
Any thoughts that any of you have on this will be appreciated.