I can almost hear the “Ding” of the bell with a chorus of “Huzzah!” and “good show, old chap!"
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Bell Target anyone?
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We shot the Bell quite a bit with LD's collection of old BSA's and Sheridans with pretty good success with modern ammo. I still think it's pretty amazing that they shot so competitively with ammo from that era. I've not seen any but did start out with the Crosman garbage in the mid 70s and Benjamin - which was quite a leap in quality but still mediocre. Wasn't till around 78 that I first heard of RWS and H&N through Beeman and was able to achieve much better accuracy...
Bob
Bob
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???????????? shooting at a flat vertical plate , i would think ricochets , but i shoot 50 yards and under so it is a concern.
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We use the Bell Targets primarily for the Offhand lanes. Having a STEEL plate on the face anchored to WOOD, the face plate really does not throw ricochets but has a solid thud absorbing the pellets energy.
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I bought one about 10 years ago after a I read a story about them. Don’t remember who made it.
Love the little target, but it may need some new paint
Love the little target, but it may need some new paint
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If you recess the target face behind a plate with a target size hole the box will be contained the shards of lead. Take a look at azrover's photos. We shot bell target in the winter until the pandemic, loss of members, and the icy road to the club house put an end to it. Bell target is fun, when the bell rings everyone smiles.
Ron
Ron
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I actually looked at the instrument ( and album title name ) Tubular bells, but i doubt it can handle the smack even of a SUB 12 let along my FAC rifles.
But it is a cool instrument
But it is a cool instrument
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I tried various metal targets with poor results. Then I stumbled across a device from Hornady that lights up when it detects an impact on the target. I picked up a pair to try next spring.
HIT® Target Impact Indicator
SKU: 97300
$17.99
Ultra-bright light indicates bullet impact on distant steel targets. • Visible up to 1000+ yards with naked eye (weather-dependent). • Easily attaches to most stands with included elastic band. • Rechargeable using micro-USB. • Morse code "H-I-T" blinks for impact distinction •••• •• −. • Accelerometer detects bullet vibrations for activation
HIT® Target Impact Indicator
SKU: 97300
$17.99
Ultra-bright light indicates bullet impact on distant steel targets. • Visible up to 1000+ yards with naked eye (weather-dependent). • Easily attaches to most stands with included elastic band. • Rechargeable using micro-USB. • Morse code "H-I-T" blinks for impact distinction •••• •• −. • Accelerometer detects bullet vibrations for activation
Hornady Accurate Deadly Dependable. HIT® Target Impact Indicator
Ultra-bright light indicates bullet impact on distant steel targets. • Visible up to 1000+ yards with naked eye (weather-dependent). • Easily attaches to most stands with included elastic band. • Rechargeable using micro-USB. • Morse code "H-I-T" blinks for impact distinction •••• •• −. •...
store.hornady.com
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I made a couple bells for a club many years ago that they shot with .22LR. They were made from 4” square tubing and the ‘dinger’ was extended longer than the bell and was the target to shoot at. Approx 1.5” circle. Sorry no pictures, long before cellphone cameras.
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