March 9, 2022. With centerfire ammo becoming scarce and primers hard to find at affordable prices, more shooters are turning towards.22 LR rimfire to keep their skills up and have fun. For current.22 LR rimfire ammunition, check AmmoSeek.com frequently. A semi-auto.22 LR rifle such as the Savage A22 is ideal for shooting reactive targets.
While shooting paper targets is fun, we also like to include reactive targets when we go to the range with our.22s. Reactive targets make rimfire plinking fun and affordable. A wide range of steel targets can be purchased at very low prices. Rimfire steel is less expensive than AR500 steel plates for centerfire rounds. Birchwood Casey sells a wide range of reactive steel rimfire target systems for as low as $50.00. These targets offer great value for money. GunsAmerica Digest has reviewed several reactive rimfire target systems by Birchwood Casey. Jordan Michaels has written a detailed article called Little Targets, Big Fun. He purchased four steel target systems and tested them on his Texas range. Michales was impressed by the targets. They are small enough to be challenging, but affordable enough to buy four to five targets for the price one centerfire-rated target. They are also lightweight, portable, reactive and easy to set-up. “B/C Gallery” B/C Back Drop B/C Qualifier spinner B/C King of Diamonds See how these Birchwood Casey steel targets perform. These animated GIFs depict actual shooting sessions using.22 LR pistols and rifles. The targets are durable, but the black paint does wear. The reviewer says: “You don’t need to worry about durability as long you stick with.22LR. These targets were shot with both standard and high velocity cartridges. I didn’t notice any cracking or denting. Keep an eye out for rust, especially if the targets are going outside. The black paint will come off quickly. “Birchwood Casey Gallery Rimfire Target Safety Concerns with Steel Reactive Targets
The targets work best when a.22 LR ammunition is used. He tried.22 LR pistols at 7 yards and.22 LR rifles at 100 yards. Remember to wear full-coverage protection when shooting steel targets at close ranges. There are serious risks from splash-backs and ricochets. Also comply with all range rules.AccurateShooter.com may earn an affiliate commission on Amazon sales.Similar Posts:Tags: .22 LR, Birchwood Casey Targets, GunsAmerica, Reactive Targets, Steel Targets
