Shooting without a scope, backstop

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I've recently bought a Savage MK II .22LR (it's been 30 years since I've owned a rifle).

Without a scope, what would be considered a good distance to hit popcans from? I'm currently hitting them with no problem at 100'.

Also, I would like to know if anyone has built a cheap yet effective backstop (I use 740 - 1450fps rounds). Some guys around here think that a few bales of straw is enough, but I know rounds are getting through 4 50lb bales. Regardless of what I build, I am thinking of putting a sheet of 1/4" steel plate (at a downward 45 degree angle) behind the stop.
 
MBAshman said:
I've recently bought a Savage MK II .22LR (it's been 30 years since I've owned a rifle).

Without a scope, what would be considered a good distance to hit popcans from? I'm currently hitting them with no problem at 100'.

Also, I would like to know if anyone has built a cheap yet effective backstop (I use 740 - 1450fps rounds). Some guys around here think that a few bales of straw is enough, but I know rounds are getting through 4 50lb bales. Regardless of what I build, I am thinking of putting a sheet of 1/4" steel plate (at a downward 45 degree angle) behind the stop.
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Depends on what your rifle can do and how good your eyes are; practice shooting paper at 50 yards to see how small your groups can get; your performance will determine how far you should place your pop cans.

I used to shoot a CZ 452 without a scope, and from a supported position 1" groups at 50 yards is not that hard after some practice. A couple of tips regarding targets: make sure to have visible targets, pop can at 50 yards is likely gonna be near invisible; better to use glass or plastic bottles (though plastic is easier to clean-up). Another thing, plinking is all about seeing your target fall after you hit it.

The first time I went shooting, I shot at a pop can for 10 rounds and it didn't move, I thought I was a really bad shot, then when I approached the can it was full of holes; the bullets were too fast for the can's thin skin, that's why plastic bottles are usually better since they're more likely to tip over.

Regarding the backstop, thick wood would be more practical than steel. How big would your sheet of 1/4" steel be? A 5' x 5' sheet is probably gonna be more than I can lift, lol
 
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Setting up at 50 yards sounds good. If need be, I can always move in closer. As for the metal part of a backstop, I was only thinking of something like 2' x 4' - even still, you may be right about the weight.

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You've sparked an idea for me, I think I'll look at how some ranges are set up - dirt is not a problem. The only thing I'll need to figure out is what height, width and length.
 
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