Purpose made pellet catchers and target holders are commercially available and their use is recommended. Timber (softwood) – unpredictable rebound.
The following materials are generally NOT safe to use on their own for the reasons shown: Note: Backstops using either design b or c must be inspected regularly as they will deteriorate in use. a combination of materials forming a sandwich, such as hardboard/carpet/chipboard and hardboard/expanded polystyrene/chipboard.
loosely hanging sheets of carpet or heavy canvas (which may be made even more effective by suspending two pieces about three inches (70mm) apart.Ĭ) Allow initial penetration followed by deceleration and expansion e.g. heavy steel plate or a thin steel sheet mounted directly in contact with a rigid material such as chipboard.ī) Decelerate the pellet and dissipate its energy e.g. Safe backstop materials are those which either:Ī) Totally resist the pellet, causing it to lose all its energy in deforming e.g. The range should be constructed with a backstop to prevent damage to walls and fixtures from the occasional shot that misses the target holder and pellet catcher. On indoor ranges each target will be mounted in a holder with a pellet catcher designed to trap the pellet and to withstand repeated impact. It's desirable to have a separate area where shooters may be briefed before entering the range.Any doors in front of the shooters‘ table must NOT be capable of being opened from the outside. Security of the area in front of the firing points is vital.6 yards is the minimum distance for safe airgun shooting.Both types of target are available in geometric shapes and can be used in line with the relevant range construction guidelines. They are available as sets of targets in a box or frame intended for indoor use or as individual targets suitable for Field Target shooting. These will generally fall when hit providing instant feedback to the shooter and to spectators. There are also a number of types of reactive targets available for airgun shooting. Modern purpose built airgun and small-bore ranges may have electronic target systems where the scoring is achieved automatically, displayed on the firing point and printed at a central console. Using targets representing humans or animals is not permitted as a part of any Scout activity, nor on property owned or leased by, or used in the name of, the Scouts. For most disciplines the targets have circular aiming marks and concentric scoring rings but other geometrical designs may be encountered and are acceptable for Scout use. Most target shooting is carried out using paper targets.
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