Rimfire plinking is affordable and FUN. We like to bring REACTIVE TARGETS to the range when we take our.22s. There are many affordable steel targets and decent.22 LR rimfire ammunition available. Rimfire-class is less expensive than the heavy AR500 plates used for centerfire ammunition. Birchwood Casey offers a variety of reactive steel targets for less than $50.00. These are great value for money. Read Full Steel Target Review at GunsAmerica.com. >> A fast-cycling semi-auto.22 LR like the Savage A22 works well for shooting reactive targets.GunsAmerica Digest reviewed a number of reactive rimfire targets from Birchwood Casey. Jordan Michaels has written a detailed article entitled Little Targets, Great Fun. He tested four different steel targets systems at his Texas range. Michales was impressed. “At $30 to $55, Birchwood-Casey targets are small enough to challenge and cheap enough to purchase four or five at the price of a centerfire-rated Target. These targets are also lightweight, portable, reactive and easy to set-up. These animated GIFs depict actual shooting sessions using.22 LR pistols and rifles. The targets are still in good condition, even though the black paint is peeling off. The reviewer says: “You don’t need to worry about durability if you stick with.22LR.” I shot these targets with both rifles and handguns, using standard and high-velocity ammunition. I did not notice any cracking or denting. If you plan to keep the targets outside, be on the lookout for rust. The black paint will come off instantly.
Original file at GIPHY Birchwood Casey Back Drop Target
Original file at GIPHY Safety Considerations for Steel Reactive Targets
The tester stated that the targets work best when fired with a.22 LR ammunition with a minimum of 1000 fps MV. He tested.22 LR guns out to 100 yards and.22 LR firearms at 7 yards. Wear full-coverage protective eyewear when shooting steel targets within relatively close ranges. This is because splash-backs and ricochets are real risks. Comply with all range regulations.
