Bullet trap box R6500

RUTEC R6500 bullet trap box.

The RUTEC R6500 is a granulate-filled steel bullet trap box for handguns and long guns.

In 2020, a shooting range expert carried out firing tests on a test sample in the standard size of approx. 1.0 × 1.0 × 0.8 m (W × H × D): projectiles from 200 to 7,000 joules were safely contained when they hit the granulate filling. The housing is made of powder-coated sheet steel. The box is filled with granulate and emptied downwards via closable openings on the top and bottom. Other sizes are available for specific projects; the energy limit for each size and version is stated in our quotation.

The front is closed by a 30 mm polyurethane plate in a plastic frame, which can be replaced when worn.

Optionally, the rear wall can be additionally reinforced with a 12 mm plate of wear-resistant steel (HB 500); a slide-in guide is already provided. A mobile base frame is also available as an option, allowing the box to be moved to different positions. The vertical parts of the base frame must be clad with ricochet-proof material or shielded by blocks placed in front.

The R6500 is filled with RUTEC R5000 or R5000N bullet trap granulate made of polyurethane. The granulate settles during use and must be topped up regularly so that the upper part of the box remains filled. As the granulate is not flame-retardant, fire detectors should be provided in the bullet trap area.

Wadcutter, semi-wadcutter and shotgun slugs put heavy strain on the front plate and should not be used. Expanding bullets may only be used in limited numbers, with a visual inspection of the front plate after each shooting session, and never for angled fire. Angled fire is intended up to a maximum of 45° to the front plate. Approval for a specific range – including handguns in calibre .22 l.r. – is given by the locally responsible shooting range expert.