Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, serious injury or death from ricochet, bullet fragments or unsafe shooting practices. Read all instructions and safety information before use. Shooting steel targets at any distance is potentially dangerous. Always follow the rules of firearm safety. This product is to be used only by adults or under direct adult supervision.
- Target must have proper backstop and never be shot at an angle as it may cause a bullet to deflect in an unsafe direction. Please be aware of where your bullet may deflect to after impact.
- Target must be placed over a surface that will reduce or eliminate the likelihood of a bullet fragments travelling in an unsafe direction.
- Use target only in an area that will not cause fire due to hot bullet fragments or sparks caused by bullet impact with target or target mounting system.
- Target must be mounted with the shooting face of the target angled down towards the ground. A 10-20 degree angle from vertical is recommended.
- 10mm thick targets are intended for use with a handgun, rifle and supersonic rim fire cartridges as well as shotgun bird shot, buckshot and slugs only at appropriate distances described below.
- 15 metres is the minimum shooting distance when using non-magnum class handgun, supersonic .22LR rim fire and shotgun bird shot ammunition.
- 25 metres is the minimum shooting distance when using shotgun buckshot.
- 50 metres is the minimum shooting distance when using magnum class handgun ammunition and shotgun slugs.
- 100 metres is the minimum shooting distance when using standard rifle ammunition under 2,500 fps upon impact and less than 3000 ft/lb of energy upon impact.
- 230 metres is the minimum shooting distance when using magnum class rifle ammunition under 2,500 fps upon impact and deliver less than 3000 ft/lb of energy upon impact while maintaining the above minimum distances.
- To extend the life of your target, projectiles must be travelling less than 2,500 fps upon impact and deliver less than 3000 ft/lb of energy upon impact while maintaining the above minimum distances. Reference ballistic tables for your cartridge to determine appropriate shooting distances while maintaining the above minimum distances.
- Steel targets are not rated for use with sub sonic rim fire ammunition, steel shot, non lead palettes or BB’s, steel core, steel jacketed, bi-metal jacketed, incendiary, armour piercing, tracer, A-frame style, solids, solid brass, or solid copper bullets. Targets are designed for use with lead and copper jacketed lead core bullets only.
- All targets are considered consumable and will wear and tear as they are shot. It is the responsibility of the user to only shoot the target at a safe distance and distances that will minimise wear of the target. If you notice unacceptable wear, ensure you are following the above directions for minimum shooting distances. Otherwise extend the shooting distance to the target until wear is minimised.
- Inspect target before each use and replace target when severely pitted or otherwise damaged. Remember, both sides of the target can be used. A severely pitted or damage steel target can present a hazardous situation due to unpredictable bullet fragmentation or ricochet.
- Targets and target stands will accumulate lead residue wen shot. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling targets, target stands and before eating or drinking.
- Do not use target if consuming alcohol or if intoxicated.
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