jporter12 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Anybody make their own? I searched google and found some people using Knox Gelatin, or buying the real deal. Just from the article I was reading, the real deal is about $4 a pound, minimum of 25 pounds. I'm not planning to do any actual tests or anything, just something to shoot into, using various containers and/or molds. Maybe fill some bottles with itto get more use out of them? Just brainstorming cheap targets. I was also considering the self-healing targets that Do-all makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Stick with standard paper or steel targets. Shooting ballistic gel is a waste of money for the average person unless you just want to see it splat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Stick with standard paper or steel targets. Shooting ballistic gel is a waste of money for the average person unless you just want to see it splat.Splat factor is another reason! Paper targets are fine, but once in a while I like to see some damage. Shooting pumpkins was fun, but didn't last long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Farm cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Farm cats You've seen Porter shoot...Maybe something else on the farm he could hit like the barn maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Farm cats Ferrel cats, Gods version of ballistic gelatin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I had one in the front yard today tried to get it with a sling shot and a rock and missed. I need to get some ball bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I really enjoyed shooting tomatoes. Granted, mine were free, because it was already frosting the last time I went shooting, and there were a bunch of green ones still on the plant in our back yard, but I think small produce is my target of choice for .22lr hp's from now on good "splat" for the buck ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) I read an article about making ballistics gelatin from packs of jello. If i remember correctly, you made the jello and let it set up, then put it back into the pan and heated it until it became liquid again and boiled. Repeated this a couple times and every time it became more dense. Definitely nothing like the real deal but a cheap alternative if you're just trying to have some fun.Edit: Found this.http://www.myscienceproject.org/gelatin.html Edited November 22, 2011 by ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ferrel cats, Gods version of ballistic gelatin.Pure awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I saw that one.I did find this:http://www.customcartridge.com/pdfs/BallisticGel.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 If used in a clean setting, like a lab, blocks of ballistics gel can be recycled by melting them down and remolding them. However, ours got too full of dirt and wood splinters to be reclaimed. Why not just melt it down and run it through a screen or something?Who wants to make a full-size ballistics-gel person for the next OR range meet-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Why not just melt it down and run it through a screen or something?Who wants to make a full-size ballistics-gel person for the next OR range meet-up?That would not be cheap, @ $4+ a pound! I was thinking about making some smaller stuff to shoot, such as empty water bottles, smaller blocks, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RymerC Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 That would not be cheap, @ $4+ a pound! I was thinking about making some smaller stuff to shoot, such as empty water bottles, smaller blocks, etc...I'm pretty sure it's actually cheaper to pay a hobo or illegal to let you shoot them. You can just fill up bottles or jugs with water, and freeze some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 That one website created a gallon of the stuff for $16. If you just did a torso and heat then you're tlaking about 8-10 gallons. If you keep it clean enough to reuse then you should be good. Though the materials needed to mold a torso are likely more expensive. You'd need need tons of dental alginate, plaster and cloth bandages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 You'd need need tons of dental alginate, plaster and cloth bandages.Mold release paste and fiberglass resin and cloth on a mannequin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mold release paste and fiberglass resin and cloth on a mannequin.I would offer my own torso to make the mold. Just make sure Kari Byron does the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I would offer my own torso to make the mold. Just make sure Kari Byron does the work. :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I would offer my own torso to make the mold. Just make sure Kari Byron does the work. With the cock holster, or without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I found a couple free setupshttp://columbus.craigslist.org/hsh/2702617636.htmlhttp://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/2649874577.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I found a couple free setupshttp://columbus.craigslist.org/hsh/2702617636.htmlhttp://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/2649874577.htmlNever gets old...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 With the cock holster, or without? The don't have enough silicon to make a duplicate of that.... Oh, wait, you mean the Jockstrap of Death? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 If you are intent on shooting ballistic gel go get some potters clay and mold it into blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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