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Title: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 28, 2021, 12:40:48 AM
Built a 1/4" plate steel trap that holds 8.5"X11" targets I print onto photo paper from the targets available on GTA.  I enjoy 10M fully supported bench shooting pellets at these with my FWB 300S Match!  But recently I've gotten into front supported only shooting my vintage Daisy Model No.25 and Daisy Model No. 98 Eagle from 25'.  So I am looking to either build or buy a BB trap for indoor use for these low powered air rifles.  I've been shooting into a box with a beach towel inside but would like to find something better!  Thanks.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Frenchcaster on November 28, 2021, 03:07:12 AM
Hi Gary.
A steel backed box with a layer of duct seal putty over the steel should work well. Quite silent and traps the shot well.
Cheers
Andreas
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 29, 2021, 10:09:05 PM
I think I have found the best solution for 10M (or less) basement shooting with the variety of BB and pellet guns.
I have an 8.5"X11"X2.5" deep 1/4" plate steel pellet trap that holds my regulation GTA and MOA paper targets.  For precision pellet shooting with my Daisy FWB 300S Match rifle, I use 10M and 50' targets I print off from GTA.  Some are for Peep sight shooting and some are for scope shooting, all fully supported from a bench!  Then I put 11 layers of corrugated cardboard inside my pellet trap for shooting BB's with low power air rifles and air pistols.  If I can get my pictures to load, you will see my trap for pellets and low power BB's and favorite targets.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Frank on November 29, 2021, 11:29:13 PM
Rubber Mulch Trap:  https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021/10//rubber-mulch-trap-part-2/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021/10//rubber-mulch-trap-part-2/)
tom Gaylord shows how to make it !!
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 03:47:40 PM
I like this system since it is easy to switch back and forth from BB's to Pellets.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 03:52:21 PM
Corrugated cardboard to catch the BB's inside the pellet trap.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 03:54:36 PM
The 11 layers of corrugated cardboard BB catcher ready to place inside the plate steel pellet trap.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 04:18:17 PM
The targets slide in from the top.  This is in Pellet mode.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 04:21:37 PM
And this is in BB mode!
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: RickHem on December 01, 2021, 09:21:02 AM
Quote from: GaryG on November 30, 2021, 04:21:37 PM
And this is in BB mode!

Nice design!
I like the versatility this has, and it's very well thought out.
Good job Gary!
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: bryan123 on December 19, 2021, 05:23:55 AM
Quote from: Frank on November 29, 2021, 11:29:13 PM
Rubber Mulch Trap:  https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021/10//rubber-mulch-trap-part-2/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021/10//rubber-mulch-trap-part-2/)
tom Gaylord shows how to make it !!

We have seven of these in our shooting range.  The trick is finding the right size cardboard box but not hard because the clinic where I work gets shipments all the time. 
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Target 31 on March 01, 2022, 02:48:46 PM
I put foam in a Cardboard Box's and inside I get my BBs back, and spray them with silicone and there like New..
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 01, 2022, 05:15:46 PM
USPS Priority Mail Boxes.
Filled with plastic bags.
When box is shot up,
Dump BBs into tin can so you can shoot again.
A magnet helps to corral them..
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Doug Wall on March 24, 2022, 07:30:04 AM
A box stuffed with plastic bags works great. Pretty easy to clean the BBs out with a magnet.
Title: Re: BB trap for paper targets
Post by: Target 31 on March 25, 2022, 04:55:32 PM
Quote from: Target 31 on March 01, 2022, 02:48:46 PM
I put foam in a Cardboard Box's and inside I get my BBs back, and spray them with silicone and there like New.. Daisy BBs are Steel Bbs, sometime you will see one almost a black one pick it out..I have right now about 400 BBs saved..