For anyone considering archery curtains as a short range backstop

[Unframed Dave]

Thanks very much.

Dave

[Neil54]

I have some fine nylon mesh that I am going to try. It looks pretty strong.

[angrybear]

How about rubber welding shield curtains ? or might they have a recoil risk.

[harvey_s]

I think when NCTC looked at this - Airbag material was what they were recommended.
To be honest I thought that was what we were using, I've never actually thought about it before...

[rapidresponse1]

interesting i thought they would of stopped a pellet

[TonyL]

Thanks for posting, Dave. Could prove very useful to many.

As mentioned above, I seem to remember a couple of indoor rimfire ranges I used to visit years ago employing heavy duty free-hanging rubber sheeting.

[Mr.Fixit-Norm]

I wonder if thickish rubber pond liner would work ?

Norm

[Rutty]

Thanks for posting, Dave. Could prove very useful to many.

As mentioned above, I seem to remember a couple of indoor rimfire ranges I used to visit years ago employing heavy duty free-hanging rubber sheeting.

What you are referring to is Ballistic Rubber Sheet. It's purpose is to stop splashback from the backstop and trap dust in the catcher. Don't even think about using it for airguns, even FAC power levels. Sub 12 ft\lb bounce off it and return towards the firing point at high speed. The issue with FAC power levels is that although it may penetrate the rubber it tends to tear it and can result in holes appearing quite quickly.

If you refer to para 5.1.2.1 of the NGB Guidance on the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Target Shooting Ranges:

The principal dangers from air rifles and air pistols are pellets bouncing back from striking a hard or reflective surface, such as the rubber anti-splash curtain of an indoor rimfire range

Rutty