Sandbox pistol targets?

[cysoto]

Where I'm stumped is some kind of self sealing face cover so that sand does not drain out after each shot.

3/8" conveyor belt material is self-healing and would work well for your purposes.

A NOTE OF CAUTION:
Don't forget that there are local ordinances that prohibit discharging a firearm within city/county limits. Make sure to check with your local authorities prior to "testing" your new bullet trap.

[rocktot]

Clear poly would work to seal it, just keep rolling it up a bit. Not perfect, keep a 'bucket' same size below, catch sand, fill up.

[ray1970]

I once took a box that a pair of boots came in and filled it full of newspapers. 9mm and .45 ACP wouldn't make it through. 7.62x39 was a whole different story. Blew through the box easily.

[hatidua]

How far do y'all think a 115gr FMJ 9mm would go through solid pine?

[ray1970]

How far do y'all think a 115gr FMJ 9mm would go through solid pine?

Hmm. 6" maybe? Maybe more? Just guessing.

[Great-Kazoo]

Use phone books that have been soaked in water. I have one of these babies, sans light. $75 years ago, love garage sales. Tried to beat him up on price, he says. Come on this is an indoor range ready to go. Ok i'll take it.

X-Ring bullet trap

[rocktot]

Cool, but Ive got plywood and sand. So, 10" sand will probably stop a .40 cal pistol FMJ?

[Richard K]

Use phone books that have been soaked in water. I have one of these babies, sans light. $75 years ago, love garage sales. Tried to beat him up on price, he says. Come on this is an indoor range ready to go. Ok i'll take it.

X-Ring bullet trap

ME WANT!

[Richard K]

Cool, but Ive got plywood and sand. So, 10" sand will probably stop a .40 cal pistol FMJ?

No doubt.

[Great-Kazoo]

The neighbor who use to live down the block was using 12" dia tree stumps. Those units stopped any caliber hand gun , fired from 20' in their basement!