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Fire hose works great and can take many hits before failing.
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http://www.teamblaster.net
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I have the same/similar targets and I've been checking out youtube for ideas
I think I'm going to try this one https://youtu.be/hiVc0qREaOA |
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They call me the Machine-ish. "Close tolerances are overrated."
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Great ideas, hoping to keep my costs down as much as possible, I was able to build some pistol stands for the scenario targets from LE Targets with PVC and some 1X2 lumber, hoping to do similar for the rifle practice.
As noted in my OP, we blew the tops off the carriage bolts and one of the guys shooting blew the chains on them, so that idea is out. Mostly shooting 223 but will be doing the occasional 270/308 cals, buddy of mine builds some super nice higher cal hunting rifles and we go out and test, sight in. Just something satisfying about getting a nice ping feedback on target hits. Thanks for the ideas |
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Dave / ASRM
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." — Mark Twain I witnessed and am a ARFBORTION 2016 Survivor |
Dave / ASRM
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." — Mark Twain I witnessed and am a ARFBORTION 2016 Survivor |
What grade of carriage bolt? If you can find Grade 8 locally, that's what you need, mine have taken direct hits from .223 and up and shrugged it off like it was nothing.
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There are lots of solutions. What I found was that hardware and frame material gets chewed up pretty quickly - if not from direct hits, then shrapnel.
Sure, it doesn't cost that much to replace some bolts or carabiners or chain on their own... but to replace all of them, plus rebar and/or other frame material, adds up over time. It seemed like every time I came back from shooting I needed to replace at least one component. Also, if you're not setting up a permanent range on your property, hauling 5 pieces of rebar or other steel framing materials, plus whatever you use for joints, plus your hanging hardware, plus the steel target out to the distance you're going to shoot - hundreds of yards - and then having to assemble it... takes time away from my shooting. I hated spending 20-30 minutes just to get all my steel set up before I could start shooting, then another 20-30 minutes to disassemble and haul everything back. This is what I was using before: Attached File I ended up getting some new plates that have a single 7/8" hole in them, and then just getting $8 shepherds hooks from home depot. I've only had to replace one so far (from a direct hit) in the last year. They are quick, simple and easy to set up. I just walk out with three hooks and three plates, and put them in the ground and hang the plates. That is WAY nicer than having to haul 15 pieces of rebar, 6 blocks of wood, 6 lengths of chain, and three plates. Obviously there are other, less cumbersome designs, but they all are more involved than a single hook and plate. |
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Originally Posted By Daggertt:
There are lots of solutions. What I found was that hardware and frame material gets chewed up pretty quickly - if not from direct hits, then shrapnel. Sure, it doesn't cost that much to replace some bolts or carabiners or chain on their own... but to replace all of them, plus rebar and/or other frame material, adds up over time. It seemed like every time I came back from shooting I needed to replace at least one component. Also, if you're not setting up a permanent range on your property, hauling 5 pieces of rebar or other steel framing materials, plus whatever you use for joints, plus your hanging hardware, plus the steel target out to the distance you're going to shoot - hundreds of yards - and then having to assemble it... takes time away from my shooting. I hated spending 20-30 minutes just to get all my steel set up before I could start shooting, then another 20-30 minutes to disassemble and haul everything back. This is what I was using before: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/435611/P1060216-171772.JPG I ended up getting some new plates that have a single 7/8" hole in them, and then just getting $8 shepherds hooks from home depot. I've only had to replace one so far (from a direct hit) in the last year. They are quick, simple and easy to set up. I just walk out with three hooks and three plates, and put them in the ground and hang the plates. That is WAY nicer than having to haul 15 pieces of rebar, 6 blocks of wood, 6 lengths of chain, and three plates. Obviously there are other, less cumbersome designs, but they all are more involved than a single hook and plate. http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/Plates.jpg View Quote |
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https://pricedesign-eng.com/shop/
I use this with their 12" gong and it's prefect. |
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Originally Posted By Daggertt:
There are lots of solutions. What I found was that hardware and frame material gets chewed up pretty quickly - if not from direct hits, then shrapnel. Sure, it doesn't cost that much to replace some bolts or carabiners or chain on their own... but to replace all of them, plus rebar and/or other frame material, adds up over time. It seemed like every time I came back from shooting I needed to replace at least one component. Also, if you're not setting up a permanent range on your property, hauling 5 pieces of rebar or other steel framing materials, plus whatever you use for joints, plus your hanging hardware, plus the steel target out to the distance you're going to shoot - hundreds of yards - and then having to assemble it... takes time away from my shooting. I hated spending 20-30 minutes just to get all my steel set up before I could start shooting, then another 20-30 minutes to disassemble and haul everything back. This is what I was using before: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/435611/P1060216-171772.JPG I ended up getting some new plates that have a single 7/8" hole in them, and then just getting $8 shepherds hooks from home depot. I've only had to replace one so far (from a direct hit) in the last year. They are quick, simple and easy to set up. I just walk out with three hooks and three plates, and put them in the ground and hang the plates. That is WAY nicer than having to haul 15 pieces of rebar, 6 blocks of wood, 6 lengths of chain, and three plates. Obviously there are other, less cumbersome designs, but they all are more involved than a single hook and plate. http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/Plates.jpg View Quote I hear you on set up, my pistol stands take about 10 minutes for all 3. The steel one, heck the walk out 200 yards is a good 3-5 minutes |
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Dave / ASRM
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." — Mark Twain I witnessed and am a ARFBORTION 2016 Survivor |
What are you doing back by my Big pond??
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" We started a game we never got to finish..."
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Made these over 4 years ago when availability for stands was nonexistent. Uses 5 - 5' lengths of 1/2" rebar
The steel target range cart is new this year. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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I use strip curtain material that is used on walk in coolers/freezers. My problem is the bolts get shot out. I carry spares. Even grade 8 isn't hard enough.
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To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of US (1743 - 1826) Be like Dave. |
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Chain and S hooks are easily adjustable. Been using chain for years.
Never had it give way. |
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