I'm interested in getting a bullet trap that would be used for .22 (and possibly 9mm handgun). Any suggestions? Where should I be looking to buy such an item?
Also there is a machine/welding shop nearby that if I had a design could probably make one if not too complicated.

I had an old stand up propane tank, 100 gal size maybe. About 30" in diameter.
I cut the top off and mounted it horizontally on an old small boat trailer. I welded in a shelf inside on the tank bottom angled up to help hold rubber mulch. Put a good amount of the rubber in there. I have shot 44 mag in it and have not seen any evidence of even denting the back of the trap (tank bottom).

I always read the best cheap easy way was stack some truck tires, fill the very bottom with concrete then fill the majority of the rest with sand. I might be missing some key parts but the tires and sand were key elements.

I want to be able to (relatively easy) remove the lead to recycle it.

Keep an eye on craigslist and Marketplace, I used to see the commercially available ones (made for .22's in the 60'-80's now and then for not much money.


When I was a kid we used to shoot .22s, mostly shorts, some longs, in the basement. Nothing more that 2x2 cardboard box stacked with newspaper. Dad put a 1/4" piece of steel at the back, but the bullets never got anywhere near it.

Thanks cas, I just checked FB and eBay and saw a few and I'll keep checking there. I didn't realize some utilize a replaceable rubber insert?
Seems like there are fairly lightweight, inexpensive models or heavy duty expensive ones with not much in-between.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30505...8:g:5uIAAMXQbcRQ74vC


https://youtu.be/mRCK9KM-hAY

Not to pricy, Looks pretty good

Cover the back and sides with sound deadening like dynomat. Sound goes from loud ping to a thump.

Thanks Peet, that one looks like what I am looking for. I just emailed asking if a larger 15-18" is available? This will be outside with no close neighbors so I'm not sure sound deadening is important.

I made one of sorts for the backyard. It’s a rectangle box, stands up, 6” or more deep. This box is then filled with sand. As long was one doesn’t use 308 FMJ type ammo, bullets are ‘trapped’.

https://castboolits.gunloads.c...-Sandbox-bullet-trap

Mine is kinda like the one linked above, only larger. Eventually you have to change the front plywood. It works super well with a 22, & most handgun shooting.