Shooting Steel Safely

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • Sharing some safety tips on shooting steel, as well as MY 30 + years of steel shooting experience.
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  • @MrEvilTag
    @MrEvilTag Před 7 lety +3456

    hickock almost exposed himself. hes really over 200 years old and bought the house in 1896. he looks so youthful because legend has it gun smoke gives him life

    • @ezdeuce1818
      @ezdeuce1818 Před 7 lety +70

      you know the man is great when people start ascribing Chuck Norris level legends to him!

    • @Vladpryde
      @Vladpryde Před 7 lety +118

      God said "I'll make me a Man". And He created Hickok45.

    • @CertifiedSunset
      @CertifiedSunset Před 7 lety +31

      No no no no, it was Hickok who made god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @m_dizzle5024
      @m_dizzle5024 Před 7 lety +8

      Best comment of 2016

    • @RedneckRealist
      @RedneckRealist Před 7 lety +4

      Now he knows who you are!

  • @jonnporter6081
    @jonnporter6081 Před 6 lety +6405

    A thousand years from now, archeologists are going to conclude that one of the major battles of this century took place on your property.

  • @peculiarstraw8648
    @peculiarstraw8648 Před 7 lety +1972

    The Bob Ross of guns.

    • @100fredkrueger
      @100fredkrueger Před 6 lety +14

      please don't Hickok is spraying happy lead!!

    • @hadolfitler3316
      @hadolfitler3316 Před 6 lety +14

      he really is just very soothing to watch and listen to

    • @Wetlax11
      @Wetlax11 Před 6 lety +38

      We've got some nice happy 2 litters over here, how about we give it some nice lead friends to go along

    • @onymitystudios3706
      @onymitystudios3706 Před 6 lety +6

      Josh Hodgen now we're going to get a little crazy here, paint some lead downrange

    • @Papa_Izzy
      @Papa_Izzy Před 5 lety +15

      Shoot the devil out if it.

  • @Shawncsc
    @Shawncsc Před 6 lety +328

    The cans and the bottles sitting on the ground was a great demonstration.

    • @wuzgoanon9373
      @wuzgoanon9373 Před 4 lety +8

      Nice mental image demonstrating the Dynamics involved. I was glad to see a common sense approach to demonstrating the dangers, too. I'm going to show my grandsons this so I know they understand.

  • @robotmanx2009
    @robotmanx2009 Před 7 lety +716

    really good job with the cans and sodas under neath the targets. Really good demonstration.

    • @proloftz
      @proloftz Před 4 lety +7

      ever have an unintentional discharge on a concrete floor while wearing sandals?
      yep

  • @rickthe533
    @rickthe533 Před 3 lety +643

    I used to be anti gun...I've bought 4 guns since I started watching this man's videos some months back.

    • @larrybud
      @larrybud Před 3 lety +58

      @@sublimetulii23 There's a lot of us out here who are pro-gun who never owned a firearm before. I *just* bought my first gun a couple of weeks ago, but have been pro 2a for 30 years.

    • @AK-tf3fc
      @AK-tf3fc Před 3 lety +3

      @@sublimetulii23 2nd Amendment doesn't give you right to have arms.

    • @ethanhunt571
      @ethanhunt571 Před 3 lety +41

      Too many people associate guns only with crime and death. Aside from the typical self defense argument (which I wholeheartedly support), guns can be great fun to have a day out shooting with friends and family. I feel most anti gun people aren’t familiar with that side of guns. I hope in addition to your purchases, you take time to enjoy them by taking them out to shoot. I know a lot of people who own a gun, but let it sit in a safe for years.

    • @rickthe533
      @rickthe533 Před 3 lety +12

      @@ethanhunt571 I agree...and yes I've been to the range regularly...as of late it has been harder due to cost and scarcity of ammo

    • @ethanhunt571
      @ethanhunt571 Před 3 lety +10

      @@rickthe533 That's unfortunate, the ammo shortage has been a real pain, especially for new gun owners. As a college student, I was able to save up for my first gun several months before things started going downhill in March last year. When everything began to hit the fan, there wasn't a huge spike yet in ammo sales where I lived, but I knew it was coming, so I bought several boxes. I couldn't get that much because I am on a tight budget as a student, and although I have some reserves for emergency use, It's hard to afford ammo for practice.

  • @Nomad784
    @Nomad784 Před 6 lety +386

    The magic and success of his channel is he reminds many people of the father or grand father they wish they had

    • @walterworrall
      @walterworrall Před 5 lety +15

      Its funny that you say that because the only reason I stopped on this channel was because he looks identical to my late grandfather. My grandfather to loved firearms too.

    • @wuzgoanon9373
      @wuzgoanon9373 Před 4 lety +4

      Nice comment. I hope my kids and grandkids think this way of me.

    • @lashlarue7924
      @lashlarue7924 Před 4 lety +2

      Heh, yeah. At least he's sharing a bit of his wisdom. Love CZcams, gives me real value for basically free.

    • @carrotbailey
      @carrotbailey Před 4 lety +4

      Hickok45 and EssentialCraftsman are my CZcams Grandads

    • @tolfan4438
      @tolfan4438 Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly 100%

  • @TheButterAnvil
    @TheButterAnvil Před 4 lety +504

    "Shooting steel has risks, and could potentially be dangerous"
    Me: "CIRCLE GO PIIIIIING!"

  • @CloroxBleach-vr2vy
    @CloroxBleach-vr2vy Před 7 lety +878

    Some say Hickok's laugh cures cancer

    • @davidrice136
      @davidrice136 Před 7 lety +41

      Lowered my cholesterol

    • @echoesofthedead
      @echoesofthedead Před 7 lety +25

      i no longer have a headache, if that means something...

    • @davidrice136
      @davidrice136 Před 7 lety +49

      Ask your doctor if Hickok's laugh is right for you.

    • @echoesofthedead
      @echoesofthedead Před 7 lety +12

      his laugh makes sad clowns smile...he is the most interesting presenter on youtube...

    • @CloroxBleach-vr2vy
      @CloroxBleach-vr2vy Před 7 lety +5

      +Clorox Bleach THEY'RE ON TO US

  • @thegreenfaction
    @thegreenfaction Před 7 lety +627

    back in 1896

    • @zbudda
      @zbudda Před 7 lety +66

      That slip either means Hickok is a time traveller or an immortal like highlander?

    • @theshadow3438
      @theshadow3438 Před 7 lety +21

      Back in 3574.

    • @supr_
      @supr_ Před 7 lety +20

      that plate does look like it was from the 1800s hahahaha

    • @littlepolarbears
      @littlepolarbears Před 7 lety +24

      i heard a rumor that hickok assisted samuel colt in the development of the single action army

    • @baker90338
      @baker90338 Před 7 lety +9

      "BACK IN MY DAY WE HAD TWO STICKS AND A ROCK." "AND WE HAD TO SHARE THE ROCK"

  • @franks2394
    @franks2394 Před 5 lety +280

    "Is everybody stupid?"
    "Maybe"
    Snorted at that one haha

    • @MrPackerProductions
      @MrPackerProductions Před 4 lety +12

      Yea i snorted a fat line when he said that too

    • @mattberg916
      @mattberg916 Před 3 lety +1

      Truer words have never been spoken

    • @grbmajor6645
      @grbmajor6645 Před 3 lety +3

      Not everybody........just 81 million who voted for Biden.

    • @bobbinette3368
      @bobbinette3368 Před 3 lety +2

      @@grbmajor6645 Aww come on it aint that bad brother! Up north in cuckhold Canada we have a clown banning AR-15 (and a ton of other firearms). You have it good in the US, we are envious!

  • @jedislame
    @jedislame Před 4 lety +244

    I wish I could shoot hickok's range, I love it, the setup is perfect, the gong, the chickens, goats, short range and long range targets, this is the best shooting gallery in existence.

    • @jebediahkrimsoncraftleding3012
      @jebediahkrimsoncraftleding3012 Před 4 lety +15

      the exile From what I understand he owns a decent number of acres, so there’s not a risk of noise complaints or even a danger of something stray going into someone else’s yard.

    • @kylepeter6862
      @kylepeter6862 Před 4 lety +8

      And the trees for shade & privacy

    • @Abruzzo333
      @Abruzzo333 Před 2 lety +3

      It is a pretty great little range. Produces a great sound as well because of the hills.

    • @terryr.t.2113
      @terryr.t.2113 Před 2 lety +1

      @@flyinggoose1456 - WOW!

    • @controlavirus9839
      @controlavirus9839 Před rokem

      I’d like to know where the road is while he shoots it sounds like it stays busy and fairly close

  • @onelonleyfarmer
    @onelonleyfarmer Před 7 lety +852

    i shot at a car rim once and the .300 rem. mag. bullet followed the curve of the rim and came right back over my head and smacked the house.. good thing the house was stone or i could have had a big big problem. i never shot steel like that again.. i like my life and don't want to end it for something stupid like that.. good video.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 Před 7 lety +3

      Hey Wes!

    • @Rocketninja200
      @Rocketninja200 Před 7 lety +87

      Thanks for sharing. We can all learn from your experience.

    • @slxughter_956
      @slxughter_956 Před 7 lety +7

      +Eric Blake 😂😂

    • @B422TMack
      @B422TMack Před 7 lety +19

      Hi Wes . Sounds like a Lesson Learned the Hard Way Bud . Appreciate you sharing your experiences.

    • @onelonleyfarmer
      @onelonleyfarmer Před 7 lety +30

      ***** it was a long time ago and i was stupid!!

  • @taofledermaus
    @taofledermaus Před 7 lety +380

    Great tips! Not so long ago I was shooting an old steel car rim at about 50 yards with an AR. Well, Murphy was looming and a tiny sliver came RIGHT back and hit me just under the bridge of my glasses on my nose. Lots of curved surfaces on that rim just caused a fragment to make a U-turn right back at me.

    • @RollingxBigshot
      @RollingxBigshot Před 4 lety +3

      AR? What happened to the shotguns

    • @quickscopeoneeighty9158
      @quickscopeoneeighty9158 Před 4 lety +3

      Stay safe

    • @bradb.4570
      @bradb.4570 Před 3 lety +12

      Lol I shot a car rim before as well, I heard that thing zing off of there, never doing that again

    • @OGRH
      @OGRH Před 3 lety

      I was going to say anything can happen at any time given the proper conditions! His answer was a warning but in so many words and was saying, most likely you’ll be alright!

    • @alifr4088
      @alifr4088 Před 2 lety +2

      The dangerous *No U* card

  • @dhooter
    @dhooter Před 7 lety +794

    We shot steel in the Marine Corps and pretty close. We would have little spots of blood on our faces. Fast forward 10 or so years I'm sitting on the couch watching a movie with my wife. In the corner of my nostril there was a bump. I start picking at it and what do I pull out of my skin. A piece of copper jacket from a 9mm ball round. It was surprisingly large I will say. My wife was mortified I kept that damn thing hell I wanted to put it back. Fond memories of range days. The MP5 was fun to shoot.

    • @strixt
      @strixt Před 7 lety +147

      Wow, pretty dedicated to not letting your wife know you pick your nose, eh?

    • @logik316
      @logik316 Před 6 lety +61

      You are living proof that perhaps some people shouldn't be allowed to use firearms.

    • @enriqued8401
      @enriqued8401 Před 6 lety +10

      Old skool
      We had the green pop-up plastic ivans

    • @griswoldrust4488
      @griswoldrust4488 Před 6 lety +127

      +Louis Laszlo he was in the marine corps

    • @justinmaddox1068
      @justinmaddox1068 Před 6 lety +160

      Louis Laszlo you are living proof that some ppl can't read , sorry not trying to be rude but don't be disrespectful to our veterans.........good day sir.

  • @tomhecht6068
    @tomhecht6068 Před 4 lety +73

    I never realized how much knowledge was needed about shooting steel. Great video.

  • @armedandfeminine-gunchanne5587

    Hickok, we modeled our steel range around your idea of using shepherd's crooks from the local hardware store. They swing naturally deflecting jackets and lead downward, and the crooks are flexible allowing for even more absorption of the force of the rounds. Proper eye and ear pro is always a must. Thank you for pioneering the home rang ideas!

  • @NohorseRU
    @NohorseRU Před 7 lety +108

    Hickok almost slipped up and admitted he moved to TN in 1880's there for a moment! :D

  • @DailyDroneFPV
    @DailyDroneFPV Před 3 lety +20

    A bit of physics here: a large part of what prevents shrapnel from bouncing back at you is the swinging plate absorbs much of the energy/momentum of the bullet and thus it is not reflected back at you. When you shoot the coffin around 8 min in, one soda can bursts. Why? I'll tell you why: it was because that bullet impacted the coffin when the coffin was swinging back at you! All of your other shots impacted the target when it was swinging AWAY from you, which built up the stored momentum in the coffin! When the coffin is moving towards you and the bullet impacts then, the bullet's momentum is met with greater momentum in the opposite direction from the coffin, which mathematically is identical to the bullet impacting a wall that is moving towards you!
    This might be more intuitive if you imagine a head on collision on the road: if your truck moving 30 mph impacts a stationary truck of equal mass, much of your momentum is absorbed in the collision and the net momentum of the system after the collision is still moving in the direction as your truck was. But if instead you crash into a truck that is also moving 30mph towards you, that is mathematically equivalent to driving your truck impacting an immovable wall! If that truck you hit is now even heavier or faster than your truck, then the net momentum of the system is in the direction of the other truck, meaning you are going to have a bad day when you go from 30mph due east to 10mph due west in milliseconds.

  • @J_Braz_
    @J_Braz_ Před 4 lety +13

    7:15 that blew my mind. good stuff sir.

  • @JnEricsonx
    @JnEricsonx Před 7 lety +186

    So....Hickok, when are you gonna run the NRA? I'll happily sign up then.

    • @karlhungus1368
      @karlhungus1368 Před 4 lety +15

      @no candy they dont want to share the bounty with anyone. Meanwhile, my rights are continually eroded.....

    • @lashlarue7924
      @lashlarue7924 Před 4 lety +5

      @@karlhungus1368 It does make you wonder how in the world they manage to go bankrupt. Doesn't seem like the kind of foundation that would ordinarily manage to do that to itself...

    • @redneckgirl3326
      @redneckgirl3326 Před 4 lety +1

      Run for U.S. president.

  • @bharley57west38
    @bharley57west38 Před 7 lety +32

    Thank you for this video. There is more to gun safty then just pulling the trigger and hitting the target.

  • @ryanduray1
    @ryanduray1 Před 7 lety +347

    Hickok45 for President 2020! Oh wait, he's an honest man.

  • @carDDLix
    @carDDLix Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks hickok, the only way I can learn firearm safety is through my friends, their family, or your videos! We're all glad to have you since some of us don't come from gun families

  • @RealSB
    @RealSB Před 7 lety +10

    Holy cow! That was a serious demonstration. Perfectly explained.

  • @stableyetfun
    @stableyetfun Před 5 lety +6

    The clang is addictive. I appreciate the work you put into your videos.

  • @lukecarter8100
    @lukecarter8100 Před 7 lety +1

    A fine example of your professional concern for the people you teach. Thank you sir.

  • @HybridEdits
    @HybridEdits Před 7 lety +86

    I only like shooting steel because of the satisfying "ping" sound it makes.

    • @ChristianMartinez-it6sj
      @ChristianMartinez-it6sj Před 6 lety +7

      HybridEdits I prefer glass. Only problem is you gotta drink a lot.

    • @anneeichorn2573
      @anneeichorn2573 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ChristianMartinez-it6sj just buy glass jars or something idk.

    • @alcantrell5340
      @alcantrell5340 Před 3 lety

      Me too! I love the big gong back on the hill, and the coffin ⚰️
      I’m guessing it’s 1/4” thick on account of the ring! The thinner the steel, the louder the ring :)

  • @MATTP545
    @MATTP545 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing the knowledge. This is my first year of firearm ownership and really appreciate all these great videos

  • @WDGFE
    @WDGFE Před 7 lety +3

    Useful info that I hadn't thought much about. I've only shot very little steel at someone else's range, but your range setup has me interested in something similar. Thanks for doing this video.

  • @Snottle1
    @Snottle1 Před 4 lety +1

    I have to say, I've watched tons of your videos, and they are just so informative and well thought-out. The demonstration of ricochets with the bottles under the swinging steel targets was a really effective and interesting teaching tool. I don't even own any guns, but knowledge is power and you provide it well. Thanks for this!

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 Před 7 lety +1

    A brilliant video! Full of detailed advice from the Great Sage! I love that a good portion of the videos and advice is about safety. You're a true credit to the gun community Sir!

  • @haitianrefugee8454
    @haitianrefugee8454 Před 7 lety +4

    Great PSA & information from an experienced shooter. Thanks Hickok45.

  • @tolfan4438
    @tolfan4438 Před 4 lety +4

    This guy is just simply a really good teacher

  • @IIIWhiterIII
    @IIIWhiterIII Před 7 lety +2

    Yet another well made vidoe on firearm safety. I truly appreciate everything you guys produce! Thank you!

  • @grimesresurrection9357
    @grimesresurrection9357 Před 3 lety +2

    This is by far my favorite channel. Just bought a gun Hickok45 recommended. The Taurus G3c, it really is a $600-$800 gun with the features it has out if the box. Especially when compared to the Glock 43x.
    It has the metal sights with blacked out rear, glock and many brand sights comparability especially the TruGlo night sights.
    It's red dot ready, laser flashlight ready. Tenifer Matte Black Coating with anti rust/corrosion on steel slide.
    Comes with 3 metal mags (12+1's)
    Upgraded trigger from G series, manual saftey.
    Easily racked with front and back serations
    Ect

  • @tcswag801
    @tcswag801 Před 5 lety +3

    Closing in on 4 mil subs ! Congrats man , one of the best "gun guys" on CZcams .

  • @dpbeardslee
    @dpbeardslee Před 7 lety +9

    Cool video, and I particularly liked the demonstration with 2 liters and pop cans around the base of the targets - that was a pretty brilliant demonstration. Years ago I used to haul aluminum out of Alcoa Tennessee that was used to make pop cans. That stuff is .004" thick, and according to Google "copy paper" is also .004" thick. Just a little trivia for you...

  • @unknownsoldier4156
    @unknownsoldier4156 Před 6 lety

    I love your videos, just found them to be honest, you calmly describe guns and safety as well as describe how to avoid and fix shooting problems!

  • @SwampApe
    @SwampApe Před 7 lety

    Never commented on your videos before Hickok but have watch almost everyone, and bought "MANY" guns because I watched you shoot them, thank you for all the information and keep up the good work that I know you love to do. God bless brother!

  • @WartimeFriction
    @WartimeFriction Před 7 lety +71

    Hey hickok45! There's a video on youtube floating around titled 'bullets at 1 million FPS' or some such. It's a collection of ultra-high speed clips of bullets hitting targets at different angles, and it shows with very clear detail what you seem to be describing in this video here. Check it out if you have some time. Take care!

    • @ammayhem50
      @ammayhem50 Před 7 lety +26

      Frames Per Second I imagine you mean. Just to clarify those who might read "feet per second" at first.

    • @MrYeahyuhhh
      @MrYeahyuhhh Před 4 lety

      @@ammayhem50 that would be quite a mess

  • @RecklessTheory
    @RecklessTheory Před 7 lety +102

    I never really cared for firearms for the dangers of them, though I was always curious about some of the technical details of them. Now I know target shooting is a lot of fun, and defense of the common people is immensely important. But I just wanted to say that Hickock45 is an incredible teacher. A classic, safety oriented, knowledgeable man that takes a "dangerous" subject and applies common sense and teaches anyone and everyone on the proper practice. It's why a I followed and continue to watch to this day despite not even owning a firearm. He is an example of what the gun community should be about. Many of the comments here are surprisingly (to some communities) are also examples of this as I rarely see hateful and ill tempered comments. They are all about the products, safety and just sharing experiences.
    We are in a period where there is a divide where more guns means more violence, and less guns means more innocents killed a difficult and seemingly impossible situation to compromise. But that sweet middle ground is people with the respect and knowledge of what he/she is dealing with like a man like this. It's about knowledge and respect towards the risks of the hobby and educating about it. It's not political, it's not race or gender, or any other politics, but about the product and only about the product and expressing safety. Much respect for honest, genuine, channels like this.

    • @alexjones8239
      @alexjones8239 Před 3 lety +7

      More guns means less violence no arguing the facts.

    • @briancullen5183
      @briancullen5183 Před 3 lety +1

      Couldn’t agree more.

    • @enteraqua
      @enteraqua Před 2 lety +11

      More people= more violence. The tools used to achieve the means don’t really have too much to do with it.

    • @venisin
      @venisin Před 2 lety +3

      Well said.
      I’m my experience, when it comes to guns, there’s more people like Hickok out there than you might realize.

    • @TerminalM193
      @TerminalM193 Před 2 lety +3

      Ccw holders commit the least amount of crimes on the country, lower than actual police officers. The safest states in the country are states that allow the least amount of restrictions when it comes to the 2nd amendment and conceal carry. Really makes you "wonder why" some states are super regulated yet have the highest crime and homicide rates....

  • @derekshoots556
    @derekshoots556 Před 2 lety +1

    I only met my grand father a hand full of times but I swear every time I watch you I can feel his comfort!

  • @simonhenry7415
    @simonhenry7415 Před 7 lety

    Hickock - Your videos have undoubtedly changed the behaviours and attitudes of millions of shooters out there - You need to be nominated for an award for the work that you do!

  • @bubzthetroll
    @bubzthetroll Před 7 lety +67

    If you want cheap reactive targets that won't throw lead back: line up some clays or 2 liters.

    • @therealCG62
      @therealCG62 Před 7 lety +12

      Problem with that is they're consumable, and the cleanup (for 2ltrs at least)

    • @xyzzy177
      @xyzzy177 Před 6 lety +24

      Ice makes a great reactive target. And the cleanup is easy - just wait for it. It does require some preparation, like saving some plastic containers to freeze ahead of time. If you don't like the clear/white color, then a little food coloring can be added before freezing.

    • @rickrussell498
      @rickrussell498 Před 6 lety +14

      problem with stuff like clay pigeons, bottles, cans or anything like that is you have to reset the targets. metal targets you set up and can shoot all day

    • @ATP360
      @ATP360 Před 5 lety +3

      Shooting clays is fun watching them blow apart. But the reset sucks.

    • @jordanhicks5131
      @jordanhicks5131 Před 4 lety +6

      Too much trigger trash is made from those targets, plus having to reset them every 5 min. Steel is best, walk it out there and leave it until time to go home.

  • @DiamondCutter423
    @DiamondCutter423 Před 4 lety +48

    Note to self: Invest in a kevlar cup.

    • @Mccaid
      @Mccaid Před 4 lety +1

      I had the very same thought lol

    • @Smokeyr67
      @Smokeyr67 Před 4 lety

      Nah, do a proper job and go for DU instead of kevlar

    • @DiamondCutter423
      @DiamondCutter423 Před 4 lety

      @@Smokeyr67 what's DU?

    • @Smokeyr67
      @Smokeyr67 Před 4 lety +2

      Diamond Cutter deleted uranium

    • @willdejong7763
      @willdejong7763 Před 4 lety +7

      @@Smokeyr67 Did you know that DU isn't fully depleted? It's still fairly radioactive. Not what I would recommend to protect your boys. Stick with AR500 steel; that stuff is Hickok approved.

  • @charlesmosley4952
    @charlesmosley4952 Před 4 lety

    Very informative video. I think the demonstration with the cans and bottles beneath the targets gave me an overall picture of how and where the rounds go after impact. GREAT STUFF! Thank you for sharing.

  • @patriotcountryboy5039
    @patriotcountryboy5039 Před 2 lety

    Hickok. You can tell you were a teacher in your past. Excellent learning lesson for even experienced shooter. I have been shooting mainly paper targets, cans, plastic bottles for 50 years. I learned something about steel targets. Have a great day! Keep them in the X ring!

  • @HaloBalla
    @HaloBalla Před 7 lety +10

    I've always wanted to see a gun safety video from you guys. Do's and Don'ts and such.

    • @hickok45
      @hickok45  Před 7 lety +15

      We have done several through the years.

    • @HaloBalla
      @HaloBalla Před 7 lety +3

      +hickok45 awesome, I'll try to find them, thanks!

  • @Tater79bj
    @Tater79bj Před 7 lety +5

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Great stuff :)

  • @shrump87
    @shrump87 Před 3 lety

    Can't stress the importance of this topic and video enough. Thank you!

  • @haroldbutler9943
    @haroldbutler9943 Před 3 lety

    I think you have one of the best gun and safety shows out there. Thank You Sir.

  • @allenmckinney9533
    @allenmckinney9533 Před 4 lety +6

    I've been wondering about this subject myself. I made a target from a 1/2" plate and I designed it to hang at a downward angle but I still heard horror stories so I wasn't sure if I wanted to try it out.

  • @jhpfmj
    @jhpfmj Před 7 lety +51

    I have my ar-500 steel free hanging from chains. No come back so far. I will have to rebuild the frame. The splatter is cutting through through the 2x6's and 4x4's

    • @FOGHORNNC
      @FOGHORNNC Před 7 lety +10

      Yep.. Ditto. Just don't grab the frame.. jacket fragments will slice your hand quick. Did have 1 small piece come back about a week ago. First time in 4 years. (20 yards with a 357 I wasn't shooting.) I think it can come back if you hit it on the back swing.

    • @nickcase2635
      @nickcase2635 Před 7 lety +8

      Don't hang it if you are shooting within 50 yards, I hit a plate on a back swing with a 9mm and still have 8 of the 12 pieces that the bullet broke into in my leg. Surgeries and a mess. If I was to do it again, I would attach it to a fence post with the bullet deflecting downward into the ground.

    • @MoxJet629
      @MoxJet629 Před 7 lety +4

      You were shooting to close to the targets.

    • @papabill1084
      @papabill1084 Před 7 lety +5

      9mm? 50 yards? really? The target was freely hanging and shrapnel made the 50 yard return? wow....just hard to believe...

    • @nickcase2635
      @nickcase2635 Před 7 lety +4

      Papa Bill, I never said I was shooting 50 yards. Haha mine was more like 15 yards. I said if you are shooting within 50 yards you might not want to hang it, instead I would suggest hanging it on a post angled downward to deflect the bullets into the dirt.
      But, to each his own.
      PS- if you read my other comment on this video, not just this thread, you will see that I have the full story there and I did clarify 15 yards. Sorry for the confusion.

  • @Brian.N
    @Brian.N Před 7 lety

    Thank you for all the safety tips on shooting steel targets,I've been hesitated on shooting steel until now.

  • @kronos350
    @kronos350 Před 7 lety

    Mr, I love your videos and the way you explained things, I envy (with simpaty) your place and your gun collection, keep it up, great work, cheers from Italy

  • @AllenHarrison
    @AllenHarrison Před 7 lety +188

    Reminds me of the video of the guy shooting a .50 cal at some steel and it hit the steel and came straight back and hit him in the ear muff?

    • @MacroMachines
      @MacroMachines Před 7 lety +4

      Oh yeah! I've always wondered what type of round he shot

    • @tinkergene
      @tinkergene Před 7 lety +4

      Allen- I seen that on youtube - that guy was very lucky ! !

    • @Thane36425
      @Thane36425 Před 7 lety

      Showed that video to someone just the other day.

    • @titter3648
      @titter3648 Před 7 lety +10

      Probably a fake video to earn some money on it going viral.

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Před 7 lety +5

      I don't think that was a fake video.
      They actually show (they did when i did the course anyway)this clip to potential firearm owners here in Vic,Australia when they are discussing ricochet's.

  • @Jarris2
    @Jarris2 Před 7 lety +41

    Hickok thank you for posting this video! That helped me by answering so many questions I had about shooting steel. Does one need to worry about the post you put the shepard's hook on? Does it have to me circular or can it be any post?

    • @hickok45
      @hickok45  Před 7 lety +32

      The stand is generally not a problem, except if you are using these for rifle targets (.308, 5.56, etc.) out there at any range, you'll occasionally cut the shepard's hook and have to replace it. Remember, these things are designed for some other silly purpose, such as hanging plants, I guess, so they are not made of hardened steel, of course. A hot rifle round goes through them like butter.

    • @Jarris2
      @Jarris2 Před 7 lety +10

      Wife and I want to move to Tennessee and build our own backyard range. Thanks Hickock. Well actually we both want to move, I want the range, but it's progress!

  • @Yadayadayada1234
    @Yadayadayada1234 Před 5 lety

    Always teaching and inspiring the world. Hickok45, you’ll live forever. 👍

  • @CluelessGuyAXI
    @CluelessGuyAXI Před 7 lety

    Just added this playlist to my favourites... GREAT VIDEOS!

  • @Aron-ru5zk
    @Aron-ru5zk Před 7 lety +8

    I have my steel targets at angles facing down so the led goes into the dirt

  • @willsohrnberger2441
    @willsohrnberger2441 Před 4 lety +6

    Theres going to a lead mine in that yard 1000 years from now they'll be recovering lead

  • @Nskawtea1
    @Nskawtea1 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the great info! I always felt the swinging and the giving steel target were great at reducing harm from the shooter

  • @drewfreed4636
    @drewfreed4636 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for explaining how to set them up for safety. I've been wanting to set some targets for practice with my family.

  • @SuperGoProVideos
    @SuperGoProVideos Před 7 lety +6

    About two weeks ago i nearly lost my eye from a ricochet. Friend of mine was shooting at a dented up plate with his 9mm from about 20 yards came back and hit me in the eye brow. Got a black eye!

  • @mathewuher8366
    @mathewuher8366 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks for the video! Recent subscriber here and I just wanna say I love the content. You put out great work and you do it with great humor. Thank you. P.s. I hope you're getting paid by carhartt! I definitely want to get a shirt from them now

    • @hickok45
      @hickok45  Před 7 lety +17

      No, but they are welcome to send a check anytime they'd like. :-)

  • @quickscopeoneeighty9158

    Pretty informative. When I get my land cleared out, I'd like to get a steel range set up and now I know how to do so safely. Thanks fellas!

  • @ColtsWalker
    @ColtsWalker Před 2 lety

    My son and I thank you for these tips. Range safety is an often neglected and sadly observed in hindsight after an accident. I will share your video with friends.

  • @NCLUSA
    @NCLUSA Před 7 lety +74

    When I was about 14?, I shot a steel railroad T-Rail at close range with a 30-30 , having one's face Sand Blasted is not a fun thing ):

    • @hickok45
      @hickok45  Před 7 lety +101

      Yep, we live and learn, provided our teenage ignorance doesn't kill us. It's a miracle any of us guys make it through our teen years.

    • @NCLUSA
      @NCLUSA Před 7 lety +17

      hickok45 I had a relative (even dumber than myself) fill a 12ga shell with nuts and bolts, it didn't hurt him when he set it off but the guy behind him caught a face full of wood from the gun's stock . Yes he was a teen too at the time. ):

    • @michaelpawluk6791
      @michaelpawluk6791 Před 7 lety +4

      I don't even want to imagine that...

    • @NCLUSA
      @NCLUSA Před 7 lety +7

      ***** Nuts and bolts are square and have sharp corners, and don't fit too well going down a round tube, have you ever seen a "Log Jam"?.

    • @timhaugen6410
      @timhaugen6410 Před 7 lety +8

      Mini bike jousting... Seeing who's dog could pull them, fastest, down a gravely road on a skateboard. Happier times.

  • @bluestarindustrialarts7712

    I was RO at a GSSF match at our club. I was running the plate station. 8 plates @ 11yds. My truck was parked in the pit over 25 yds away from the target array. I had a tarp on the hood. At the end of the day after running a few hundred shooters on 2 racks, the tarp on my truck was covered with fragments, mostly pieces of copper jackets. They should rule out jacketed ammo at such a stage IMHO.

  • @jonathanmcguvey9408
    @jonathanmcguvey9408 Před 4 lety +2

    'whatever you do, life is full of risks' a beautiful quote

  • @quep3350
    @quep3350 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video. Really helped out. I'm taking notes on how to build my own steel target rang. With the area that I have you just changed my mind. Awesome video thanks.

  • @gj54utr
    @gj54utr Před 7 lety +6

    G'day from Australia!
    If possible, would love to see you review and test the Adler a110 lever action shotgun.
    Love your videos, been watching for years.

  • @goferrari28
    @goferrari28 Před 5 lety +4

    "Is everybody stupid?" For some reason, Mr. Hand's "Is everyone on dope?" just came to mind.

  • @enjoytheoutdoors1018
    @enjoytheoutdoors1018 Před 5 lety

    Great illustrations with the bottles at the bottom.
    Thank you

  • @AGreatImage
    @AGreatImage Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU! Love all of your videos; this one I needed especially!

  • @hawkeyepierce9794
    @hawkeyepierce9794 Před 7 lety +6

    I'm so old I can remember when "shooting steel" was a synonym for "gun".

  • @trent3872
    @trent3872 Před 6 lety +12

    I can sit here all day and listen to Hickok read the phone book and never lose interest. What's up with that? He would make one hell of a press secretary or politician.

    • @m.w.6526
      @m.w.6526 Před 6 lety

      Or a radio host

    • @ChristianMartinez-it6sj
      @ChristianMartinez-it6sj Před 6 lety

      CoyoteTa81 He's the white version of Morgan Freeman imo.

    • @brianknight3750
      @brianknight3750 Před 6 lety +1

      i think he said he was a teacher at one point in his videos.

    • @markosf09
      @markosf09 Před 5 lety

      I'm a democrat voter by nature and I live in a liberal city in California. I love this guy. He's smart, charismatic, level headed and salt of the earth.

  • @DanNguyen-bu5xl
    @DanNguyen-bu5xl Před 2 lety

    Mr hickok always chuckles when he starts shooting. You know he just loves it so much

  • @scotthill6807
    @scotthill6807 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for the Video! Great info, Always enjoy you and John.

  • @phrankwaldorf7647
    @phrankwaldorf7647 Před 7 lety +7

    1:10 - "Is everybody stupid? - Maybe." :D

  • @duanescarborough8297
    @duanescarborough8297 Před 7 lety +4

    Hickock,
    A very good episode. You made some good points.
    1. Using Hanging steel is very important.
    2. Using Hardened steel is also very important.
    What you didn't say, and I think it is very important, is that people should hang their hardened steel targets so that the bottom of the target is further away than the top of the target.
    That makes the splatter hit the ground just in front of the target.
    There are many ways to do this.
    If done correctly, hardened steel hanging targets can be shot safely at fairly close range.
    Love your videos. Thank You.
    Duane

  • @jpocketvnext
    @jpocketvnext Před 2 lety

    Great demo, sir! I always learn a lot (and enjoy) your videos. Thank you for being you. 🤗

  • @illinoisbadges
    @illinoisbadges Před 7 lety

    Excellent video Hickok45! Your doing a great public service for the shooting community!

  • @dryhumor7302
    @dryhumor7302 Před 7 lety +148

    I understand disagreeing with a lifestyle...But targeting swingers? I know, I know...I'm not funny...

    • @brandonrogers8621
      @brandonrogers8621 Před 4 lety +5

      Dry Humor would have been funnier if you didn’t admit it

  • @Dustinwhy8
    @Dustinwhy8 Před 5 lety +5

    Use extra caution with kiddos and steel targets. Had a bounce back while shooting with my son where a jacketed round tumbled and stopped right up to our feet. Never in my life has this happened after thousands of rounds. We had a long talk about never telling momma about this 😉. It was a good opportunity to discuss shooting safety and eye protection.

    • @bat1sta980
      @bat1sta980 Před 5 lety +1

      Dustin Wyatt 🙏 God Bless, stay safe brother

  • @TadDactical
    @TadDactical Před 2 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video sir.

  • @SirJacob
    @SirJacob Před 4 lety

    This video was highly informal and very enjoyable to watch. Hickok you are a true American legend.

  • @Turambar3791
    @Turambar3791 Před 7 lety +4

    Let me be the first in say you thanks for share with us those tips!

  • @pennydome5051
    @pennydome5051 Před 7 lety +7

    Hey Hickok, commonsense it's different from State to State. Maybe in Tennessee it's more common the sense than Kentucky! I joke 👍🏻

  • @charlesmagda339
    @charlesmagda339 Před 4 lety

    Hickok45, Thanks you answered a couple of my questions I had about steel targets - Hardness & Distance.

  • @jessy08230
    @jessy08230 Před 7 lety +2

    hello I am French and I love all your video and thank you for this video on the weapon fire risk as there shooting at steel targets

  • @nabdernagor4867
    @nabdernagor4867 Před 7 lety +42

    Can you interview the gong ?

    • @ITSMRFOXY
      @ITSMRFOXY Před 3 lety +3

      Hickock:What is your favorite song?
      Gong: *Hurt - Johnny Cash*

    • @THATxGUYxLEX
      @THATxGUYxLEX Před 3 lety

      I think it may be hells bells 😂

  • @gpurvis1000
    @gpurvis1000 Před 7 lety +3

    i have a gun range bout 1000 yards from my house, don't know what they were firing, but i heard a shot, and a half second later richocet flew over head and landed in the trees, the darn thing was whistling like crazy.

    • @kpags5670
      @kpags5670 Před 6 lety

      Mr. Sloth Same here. Growing up as a kid there was one down the road from our house. Someone thought it would be a good idea and shoot a .22 off in the air. Well that went to my buddies house about a mile away and hit his above ground pool. They didn't know what happened until they called 911. Someone called the cops on the guy at the range and since they called the cops reporting mysterious damage to the pool he was arrested. They found the bullet in the pool since he sprung a small .22 hole in the siding.

  • @handlesaredumb1
    @handlesaredumb1 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid, been wanting to make some and set a range up and this video set me up well.

  • @Joseph-ww3zr
    @Joseph-ww3zr Před 3 lety

    thank you. Important content to talk about for everyone, even as a refresher.

  • @kevinaalberts9251
    @kevinaalberts9251 Před 4 lety +3

    He Started out with a dry t-shirt, ended video drinched in sweat. So glad summer is done for awhile!!

  • @Qthunderchicken
    @Qthunderchicken Před 5 lety +3

    "Flat, hard, keep a safe distance and always wear protection."

  • @bcuz2975
    @bcuz2975 Před 6 lety

    Good summary of what building a personal range involves. Thx H 45 !

  • @donaldtimmons7675
    @donaldtimmons7675 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Hickok45, just the information I was looking for! Love ya man, take care...