Bowling Pin distance

[zinfull]

I got some bowling pins I want to use as targets. It will be mostly pistol and maybe some rifle shooting. What would the safe distance from the shooting line be to ensure against ricochets? I plan on hanging the pins from a two foot chain.

jerry

[wildcard]

I'd go with 50YDS. I'd also skip the chains and use rope.

[Maltese Falcon]

You can give a bonus prize to anyone who can do a called out hit on the rope... just like the movies.

[strangerdude]

50 yards Is the minimum at ranges.

[zinfull]

We are not as young as when we first started shooting so hitting the pin will be a challenge and be lucky to see the rope.

Thanks for the help

jerry

[slik556]

50 yards Is the minimum at ranges.

Not at all ranges: if you care to go to Lytle Creek I think you can shoot at 25yards with a rifle or maybe even closer..?

We are not as young as when we first started shooting so hitting the pin will be a challenge and be lucky to see the rope.

Thanks for the help

jerry

Jerry we need to get you to an eye DR. soon.... Just kidding, have a fun time with the old bp's

[bruceflinch]

Put a screweye in the top & use fishing line.

We did a Speed shoot w/ bowling pins last year at a pistol match. Had them set like a bowling lane (all ten pins in a triangle). Had protection for the face of the table they were on. We shot them from about 18 yards. I knocked down all ten in 3 shots/sub 4 sec. It was cool.

The plastic on the pins is very tough. Amazing how much it contains the wood center, even from a .223 round. Pistol bullets mostly bounce off.

[Acorn556]

cmon now....put three up at 150 yards just to throw people off. Odd distance that no one really shoots at.

[tdc57]

Another one that say's at least 50 yrds. But I do like Acorn556 suggestion of an odd distance..

Bowling pins are fun to shoot at! and are cheep!.. Turners sells them butt cheap.. It took 12 direct shoot from 7.62x54 before the pin was toast.. Always a good time to be had..

You'll have a great time.. Post pics (before and after)..

[packnrat]

Go to a bowling ally. Ask for any old ones, most times they will give them to you for free.

[Scratch705]

Go to a bowling ally. Ask for any old ones, most times they will give them to you for free.

the one near my house... totally ignored me when i asked...

[BamBam-31]

The one near my house sells old ones for $1 each. Turners sells them for $3.50 each!

[Jonathan Doe]

I shot bowling pin shooting matches where they set the pins at 7 to 10 yards on a table. If I shoot it now, I will shoot it at 300 yards or more with my rifles.

[zinfull]

If I do any good I will post pictures but I pretty sure they will live a long life.

Jerry

[slik556]

If I do any good I will post pictures but I pretty sure they will live a long life.

Jerry

Jerry,Jerry,Jerry............ why all the negativity.... have some faith and a little confidence!!!! Put on the glasses and go have some fun