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James K · August 14, 2000, 03:22 PM

Hi, tstr,

I am glad you were not seriously hurt. With a low power round (which the .45 Colt would be out of that short barrel), it is common to have the bullet bounce back from a tree or a fence post. The old .41 derringer rimfire round did it almost routinely. With softer wood, the bullets would stick and could be picked out with the fingers. Black powder revolvers with round balls are also very subject to bouncing back.

Remember the often repeated warning against shooting at hard surfaces?

Jim

August 14, 2000, 03:22 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, tstr, I am glad you were not seriously hurt. With a low power round (which the .45 Colt would be out of that short barrel), it is common to have the bullet bounce back from a tree or a fence post. The old .41 derringer rimfire round did it almost routinely. With softer wood, the bullets would stick and could be picked out with the fingers. Black powder revolvers with round balls are also very subject to bouncing back. Remember the often repeated warning against shooting at hard surfaces? Jim