Old workout weights as targets?

[Northland]

Anyone every use old 25lbs, 35lbs, or any other plates as targets before?

I'm sure each brand is different, just wondering how they held up...

 

[Luke]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

I would imagine they're pretty soft, but haven't ever tried myself.

 

[Northland]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

Kind of what I was thinking... might work for smaller caliber. But I don't expect them to hold up to .223, .308, and up

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

I wouldn't do it. Most of those plates are cast iron and will shatter.

 

[J-Ham]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

I agree with 'The Mechanic' on the shortcomings of cast iron as a target... Plus, they have a hole in the middle so they would be no good for me

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[Northland]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J-Ham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree with 'The Mechanic' on the shortcomings of cast iron as a target... Plus, they have a hole in the middle so they would be no good for me

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hahahaha thanks smart ass lol!

I pretty much figured that cast iron wouldn't be worth a shit for targets, but saw a bunch being thrown away and thought about it...

 

[TannerGun]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

Probably be worth it to shoot em once or twice if you can grab them for free... or use as Rimfire targets.

 

[opeagle]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

They are useful to use with. 50 API rounds. Gives the round something to light off of.

 

[RetardedTiming]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J-Ham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plus, they have a hole in the middle so they would be no good for me

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LMAO!

 

[Tackleberry]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

The idea would be to not hit anything but the hole in the middle then you have no problem with them breaking

 

[JuniperEyes]

Re: Old workout weights as targets?

Get all the old workout weights you can get

Sell them to a gym or on ebay

Buy nice new steel targets with the money