I really hate to divert thought from such important matters as shooting astronauts into orbit riding .22LR shells and the quest for accuracy from plastic pistols but I have a question for some of the balistics gurus here.
A thorough search of the internet reveals that everyone has an opinion but no one has any facts to solve my problem.
I have acquired a section of 1/4" steel plate which will be used as the bullet stop for the back yard range. Yes, pistol bullets only and cast bullets exclusively.
What is my optimim angle to maximize metal strength, and insure the lead will divert into the catch area at the bottom of the trap?
I do not want bullets comming back foreward of the base or escaping out the bottom rear of the trap.
Simple common sense math says a 45% angle would be proper, but is it the best angle scientifically?
"Just buy one" is the wrong answer! It is the most popular answer on a google search, but not the right answer.
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