.22lr and ice cubes. - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

STAYFROSTY · 05-03-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CCHolderinMaine

Shooting ice cubes is a fun reactive target. I hear all the warnings and agree, be careful and wear glasses. But, I've shot ice cubes from [I]much[I] closer than 25 feet, with no issues. That being said, I'm talking cubes or very small frozen cups full. I wouldn't shoot a large chunk of ice close up. Apples are a favorite for my family. A big bag is pretty cheap, and hot .22 loads blow them up nicely.

I will be honest, until recently I was not a safe shooter. I would shoot without muffs,plugs,or glasses. Didn't matter what caliber. I always grew up shooting with my grandpa, who didnt wear them either. i have since realized that is the reason you can hear the t.v. from two blocks away to this day. Since i have been teaching my nephews i have ear muffs and glasses for all of us.

I was also forced to paint a red line in the grass calling it the safe zone. They were so excited for all the targets I had trouble corraling them. I do have to say it really worked! I originally made my tailgate the safe zone but that was rapidly thrown out!!

jbrescue · 05-04-2012, 08:02 AM

Crossman sells small clay targets for BB guns that are biodegradable so no need to clean them up at all.

KWA22 · 05-05-2012, 08:58 AM

You shouldn't have any problems shooting at ice tray cubes, just be sure where the bullet goes after it goes through the cube. I was shooting at a steel target with a .22 revolver at 40 feet once, and somehow it bounced off the target i was shooting at and hit me in the gut. felt like a thump and i was shooting level with the target, no angle. could have been a lot worse if it hit me in the eye.

old semperfi · 05-06-2012, 07:42 AM

try soda crackers and or animal crackers using clothes pins to attach them to a wire. old semperfi

montveil · 05-06-2012, 10:40 AM

What a great testimonial for ALWAYS using shooting glasses AND don't forget hearing protection, even with a 22. It is especially important with new shooters as they need the example and young ears are very susceptible to lifetime hearing loss

Curlyjoe_99 · 05-14-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by montveil

What a great testimonial for ALWAYS using shooting glasses AND don't forget hearing protection, even with a 22. It is especially important with new shooters as they need the example and young ears are very susceptible to lifetime hearing loss

+1
What worked for me and my goddaughter was that i got her a shooting kit. Ok so i made one up for her. it has ear plugs, protective eyewear a small piece of carpet for a shooting mat, to set the pistol on at the bench, and a small bottle of oil. i then put the items in a small cloth bag with a label wth her name on it. when we go shooting, she's required to tote her gear along. No gear, no shooting or even watching from too clsoe. if she forgets the gear she has to wear the borrowed items from the range. she is a clean freak and hates wearing other people's stuff and learned real quick that this was not negotiable.

junior e · 06-09-2012, 08:47 PM

I like hanging nickels from a string. Very cool strike effect, and it takes an excitingly good shot.

1LoneWolf75 · 06-09-2012, 10:36 PM

Over Christmas my friend and I shot about 100 rounds fro his 10-22 at a frozen 1 gal milk jug from 25 yrds. no ricochet but a lot of shaved ice. Also might try hangin shotgun shells from yer rig they'd be hard to hit if there is a breeze.

tbspeed1 · 06-13-2012, 12:18 PM

Shootintg the blocks of ice is very dramatic compared to shooting a paper target.

05-04-2012, 08:02 AM	#27
jbrescue V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 292	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. Crossman sells small clay targets for BB guns that are biodegradable so no need to clean them up at all.

05-05-2012, 08:58 AM	#28
KWA22 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. You shouldn't have any problems shooting at ice tray cubes, just be sure where the bullet goes after it goes through the cube. I was shooting at a steel target with a .22 revolver at 40 feet once, and somehow it bounced off the target i was shooting at and hit me in the gut. felt like a thump and i was shooting level with the target, no angle. could have been a lot worse if it hit me in the eye.

05-06-2012, 07:42 AM	#29
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. try soda crackers and or animal crackers using clothes pins to attach them to a wire. old semperfi

05-06-2012, 10:40 AM	#30
montveil Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: mountains of NC Boone area Posts: 24	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. What a great testimonial for ALWAYS using shooting glasses AND don't forget hearing protection, even with a 22. It is especially important with new shooters as they need the example and young ears are very susceptible to lifetime hearing loss __________________ montveil in the NC mountains (Boone area) Salute All persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.

06-09-2012, 08:47 PM	#32
junior e Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 6	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. I like hanging nickels from a string. Very cool strike effect, and it takes an excitingly good shot.

06-09-2012, 10:36 PM	#33
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 588	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. Over Christmas my friend and I shot about 100 rounds fro his 10-22 at a frozen 1 gal milk jug from 25 yrds. no ricochet but a lot of shaved ice. Also might try hangin shotgun shells from yer rig they'd be hard to hit if there is a breeze. __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

06-13-2012, 12:18 PM	#34
tbspeed1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 14	Re: .22lr and ice cubes. Shootintg the blocks of ice is very dramatic compared to shooting a paper target.