I've been told at a couple indoor ranges that they don't allow steel jacketed ammo because their insurance company won't allow it because of the fire hazard. If this is true, I can't really blame them for banning it. It is possible that they're using it as a cop-out. I've heard anecdotal evidence of sparks from steel-jacketed rounds lighting unburned powder down range so I'll admit the possibility.
I don't really buy the backstop argument; I think that comes from old Soviet ammo which has a steel core, which might damage backstops more than lead core ammo.
The most likely possibility in my opinion is that they just want you to buy their ammo
Bottom line is, BS or not, it's their range so they make the rules. If you don't like it, shell out and join a private range.
I don't really buy the backstop argument; I think that comes from old Soviet ammo which has a steel core, which might damage backstops more than lead core ammo.
The most likely possibility in my opinion is that they just want you to buy their ammo
Bottom line is, BS or not, it's their range so they make the rules. If you don't like it, shell out and join a private range.