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slang · 10-03-2004, 01:12 AM

Very nice Wolf.

Is that the hat of a certain reclusive Christian gun toting man I see in the photo?

To the man in question: You are getting sloppy!

As for the quarter catching problem, I have an easy fix.

A few years ago just for fun I started stooting holes in some basic stuff like quarters. Then after the weekend was over, I'd drive hours and hours back into non-gun terrirtory for work.

I showed a few people how a 45 cal deforms the quarter and they were instantly obcessed with having one of their own. The list of people wanting one grew and when I was coming back to Pa I had several dollars worth of coins to shoot.

The originals were shot at a distance and I often missed the coin completely or hit it and it flew into the backstop dirt or in the field next to the target. I dont have time for all this non-sense. I need a system.

To minimize the risk of getting hurt myself while doing this somewhat childish activity, I came up with a process that worked out pretty well and was safe enough for me. That might not be the case for you but this was good enough for me.

First, you need some basic supplies. Duct tape, some bright red pasters, and a heavy blanket that has not value, and some tacks or nails.

Duct tape the coin to the target and put the red paster on the face of the coin. Drape the blanket behind the backstop and attach it on the top only, let the bottom hang free. Position the blanket behind the target you will be shooting.

Stand away from the target and shoot the red dots. At a short distance you'll be more likely to hit it. As you hit the tapped targets, they punch through the particle board backers and the blanket slows them down enough that they dont fly into orbit. They may or may not be in a consistent location relative to the backstop but if properly duct tapped, will be more visible on the ground or in the grass than just the quarter alone.

All the standard firearms rules also apply. Wear protective eyewear and hearing protection, dont shoot alone...you know, the basic rules for safe shooting.

Then give the coins to some non shooter and they'll think you're either really cool.......or really scary.

Looks like you had a good time. Tell the ghost man I said hello.

10-03-2004, 01:12 AM	#4
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Very nice Wolf. Is that the hat of a certain reclusive Christian gun toting man I see in the photo? To the man in question: You are getting sloppy! As for the quarter catching problem, I have an easy fix. A few years ago just for fun I started stooting holes in some basic stuff like quarters. Then after the weekend was over, I'd drive hours and hours back into non-gun terrirtory for work. I showed a few people how a 45 cal deforms the quarter and they were instantly obcessed with having one of their own. The list of people wanting one grew and when I was coming back to Pa I had several dollars worth of coins to shoot. The originals were shot at a distance and I often missed the coin completely or hit it and it flew into the backstop dirt or in the field next to the target. I dont have time for all this non-sense. I need a system. To minimize the risk of getting hurt myself while doing this somewhat childish activity, I came up with a process that worked out pretty well and was safe enough for me. That might not be the case for you but this was good enough for me. First, you need some basic supplies. Duct tape, some bright red pasters, and a heavy blanket that has not value, and some tacks or nails. Duct tape the coin to the target and put the red paster on the face of the coin. Drape the blanket behind the backstop and attach it on the top only, let the bottom hang free. Position the blanket behind the target you will be shooting. Stand away from the target and shoot the red dots. At a short distance you'll be more likely to hit it. As you hit the tapped targets, they punch through the particle board backers and the blanket slows them down enough that they dont fly into orbit. They may or may not be in a consistent location relative to the backstop but if properly duct tapped, will be more visible on the ground or in the grass than just the quarter alone. All the standard firearms rules also apply. Wear protective eyewear and hearing protection, dont shoot alone...you know, the basic rules for safe shooting. Then give the coins to some non shooter and they'll think you're either really cool.......or really scary. Looks like you had a good time. Tell the ghost man I said hello.