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Midichlorian · Veteran Member

My first silent trap!.
I used 14 pounds of duct seal putty,2 thick 2 foot thick ply,2 by 4s and some floor mats.
I have it extra thick in the middle where it counts.
I put about 40 shots into it and it is stopping the pellets in their tracks.
Its so heavy though,I had to install a handle.

BBgunNoob · Veteran Member

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

I like it! If I ever have a need for a silent trap I'll copy this. I've already started to copy alstone' shooting boxes. You guys have such good ideas! I do love the pings of my metal spinners though. I like my knockdown squirrel too.

donec · Senior Member

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

No I dont shoot inside much. When it's warm outside I use my co2. when it's cold outside I shoot my springer. I do still shoot in my basement once in a while though.

midnightsniper · Member

If you wanna shoot BBs into it with kids,add a couple inches of foam excersise mat.The mat will trap the BBs and then the kids can dig them out for reuse.I used to do this for myself and I only experienced one squid round.

Midichlorian · Veteran Member

I just added abother 4 pounds of duct seal in the middle where it counds.
I put about 40 shots into it and it is stopping the pellets in their tracks.
Its so heavy though,I had to install a handle.
I just got some Jsb Diablo exacts (Jumbo heavy) and the M rod loves um.
Here is a 10 shot group shot with the Jbs into the new trap

It was shot from the shoulder from about 75 feet.
Im sure from a rest or bi pod it would down to dime size.
But I did hit 4 shots just about through the same hole at bulls eye.
But most hunting if done from the shoulder so this works really good for me.

Oh and the Duct seal is stopping the pellets like a fly trap.
I got so many pounds of duct seal where it counts I would doubt a .22 firearm can blast through it,and
when im tagget shooting you can hardly hear me.

It took me about 40 bucks worth of wood and duct seal to make the trap,but im sure it will last for some time and it is much bigger then most the traps I see for sale.( and its silent)
Overall im very pleased with it.

Now the JSB pellets are the best pellets I have ever soon or fired.
No led dust in the tin,no deformed pellets,and always dead on every time

kanyon · Silver Status Member

the best pellet trap I have ever had was a 2 cubic metre pile of sand... Smile

but its now under the paveing stones... Rolling Eyes

I just use 12mm thick conveyor belt..hanging free
pellets just hit it and drop to the ground...even 50+fpe
don't bearly mark it...

Pete

Midichlorian · Veteran Member

donec · Senior Member

Midichlorian · Veteran Member

Here is the finished project.

kanyon · Silver Status Member

benek · New Member

really nice.
built a similar trap - only used 5 lb of dust seal spread out to approx 2" deep.
tested first shooting point blank (3') into 1 1/2 depth with gamo raptors which penetrated approx 3/4"

Midichlorian · Veteran Member

I have about 14 pounds of duct seal spread about 2 1/2" and 4 1/2" were in counts .
It really steps the pellets.
Some turn to pancakes,most sink in about 1" or so.

packrat · Senior Member

Very nice trap..looks like it's built to last too, so your expense , in the big picture, is very lttle given how long it will last . I certainly agree with you too on the JSB pellets. They are of "top shelf" quality. Both my .22 caliber guns are extremely accurate with them (jumbo express) AND......they work PERFECTLY in my RIM set-up on the 2240, feed perfectly with NO tipping or jamming Mr. Green

Pellets are so clean and shiny you'd almost think they'd been polished. And to top it off, my local Bass Pro Shop carries them! IT IS ALL GOOD !!