What Stops the Bullets?
This video explains the two primary types of bullet traps used in shooting ranges: steel and rubber. Steel traps offer immediate bullet capture but can be noisy and require more frequent maintenance. Rubber traps, while requiring periodic lead extraction, offer a quieter and longer-lasting solution, capable of handling hundreds of thousands of rounds. The video highlights the specific capabilities and limitations of rubber traps, including their rating for calibers up to .338 Lapua but not .50 BMG, and the importance of fire-retardant coatings on rubber to mitigate fire risks from tracer or incendiary ammunition.







