I just bought my first shotgun, a Mossberg 500, and I am wanting to make a steel target for it. I have made one out of 3/8 mild steel for my 9mm and it works perfectly but I have no clue what thickness I need for 12 gauge loads.
I wouldn't be shooting slugs. maybe 00 buckshot at the most but mainly just the cheap target loads. I am looking at making one of the "texas star" targets and just doing a little planning.
Also, would there be any ricochet problems with lead shot? From what I've read, its usually the metal jackets that ricochet and lead pretty much disintegrates on impact.
Thanks for any help
I wouldn't be shooting slugs. maybe 00 buckshot at the most but mainly just the cheap target loads. I am looking at making one of the "texas star" targets and just doing a little planning.
Also, would there be any ricochet problems with lead shot? From what I've read, its usually the metal jackets that ricochet and lead pretty much disintegrates on impact.
Thanks for any help