[CapandBall]

Ahem... The Knob Creek machine gun shoot is in Kentucky

oooooh, I hate it when I do that. Sorry Kentucky. It was a 500 mile drive from where I live, you'd think I'd know what state I was in.

That was my first time there, what a blast! I shot a BAR and a pedastel mounted 1919-A1. It was raining, mud six inches deep, and there was a line of 50 people waiting to pay $25-$50 for ten seconds on full-auto - and every one of them had the biggest sh!t-eating grin after they shot. I think Knob-Creek would be a GREAT freeper event.

I like shooting steel, DING! At Knob Creek I picked up an inch thick 10"x10" swinging target that can take hits from a high-power rifle. It must weigh 40 lbs. An 8mm digs a little deeper hole than 30-06, about 1/4 inch, a 7.62x39 only about 1/8". I expect after a few hundred rounds I'll punch clean thru it.

[logos]

I think Knob-Creek would be a GREAT freeper event.

I do, too. What did you think of the venders and the sales shop? One of the times I was there I traded a Winchester Mod. 97 12 ga. for a Taurus .357 Mag. Not "even up," but I did okay.

Also got some camoflauge undies for the wife - but that's a different story. :)

[DoctorHydrocal]

I like shooting steel, DING! At Knob Creek I picked up an inch thick 10"x10" swinging target that can take hits from a high-power rifle. It must weigh 40 lbs. An 8mm digs a little deeper hole than 30-06, about 1/4 inch, a 7.62x39 only about 1/8". I expect after a few hundred rounds I'll punch clean thru it.

I spent my money at Knob Creek the same way you did! Unfortunately my heavy steel swinger is now off limits to rifle shooting. The 8mm did some awesome damage and the .223 actually cut the rod the plate is suspended from in half. I got tired of taking to work to be repaired in the welding shop. It works great for .40, .45, and .357 mag.

[Lion Den Dan]

Please be careful with your steel target. As the target is dimpled, a bullet can strike the edge of the dimple and ride the curved pocket right back to you with significant velocity. This can be hazzardous out to at least 100 meters in my personal and painful experience. Check with a steel fabrication company for some plate that is used in coal mine hoppers or perhaps in gravel pit hoppers. That stuff is harder than woodpecker lips and will cause the bullet to disintegrate on impact. Also, be certain the steel plate can swing freely. This helps absorb some of the energy and saves the plate.

Send me your private email and I will send you a picture of a simple swinging target you cand build or get fabricated cheaply.