Thread: Diy gong info wtd

What grade of steel plate have you managed to get your hands on? Just asking as this will determine how long it will last.
My gong is a 250mm square with holes at the top corners. Chain attached with shackles. I have seen a better design where the chain is attached to the back of the plate about 80mm down from the top edge. This gives the plate a slight downward slant, so the bullet splatter heads down, and the chance of a bullet coming back are greatly reduced.