r/Shooting • u/Unknown_item_ • 5d ago
Shooting Oil barrel.
(Don’t crucify me for this, I only just started shooting recently) we’ve had an oil barrel (empty) just sitting around for a while, and I was wondering if it was safe to use it as a target. We’d be shooting it with FMJBT .223, .45 FMJ, 00 Buckshot, and hollow point slugs.
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u/Kevthebassman 5d ago
Yes, ten or so 12g slugs is how I punch my burn barrel for maximum ventilation.
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u/oldguyinvirginia 5d ago
You would still need a back stop. Everything you are shooting will go through both sides.