Posted: 12/10/2013 5:38:56 PM EDT
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New to the forum, I've searched for similar posts and threads, please tell me if this thread could be better in another part of the forum.
Moved to a bigger city, nothing but indoor ranges and one state park shooting range requiring you to bring your own target stand. I've looked at many different stands from different manufacturers and I believe I can do better with some input from people who shoot. Here is an example: Target Stand The problem with this is that its large and with it I need to bring to the range these items: - Staple Gun (and staples) - 2 pieces of finishing wood, 4-6' in length depending on target height The next issues is that it only accommodates the width of target it is built for, unless a piece of cardboard is also brought along, in which case you may use smaller targets. So here are the criteria I want in a target stand: - The only things I need to bring are targets - Collapsible (I live in an apartment) - Modular (for replacing anything that gets shot up with commonly available items) - Accommodates targets from NRA 10.5"x10.5" Rifle all the way up to NRA 23"x45" Police Silhouettes - Cheap (<$50?) - Won't fall over in the wind Any other suggestions? |
| Although not collapsible, I made some out of 2X4 scrap. The two vertical pieces (imagine goal posts) have opposing slots so a piece of cardboard can be slid in and retained. I use a glue stick that I stole from my son to glue paper targets to the cardboard. I've made several since they are simple to assemble and my friends like to borrow them permanently. I'm sure the simple design could be modified to make it collapsible. I'll post a pic when I get a chance. |
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These options aren't meeting my criteria, it looks like I'm on to making one. Other than what I said above is there anything you guys think it should incorporate? I think I can add something. I paste targets to chunks of cardboard about 24" by 34" - these pieces accomodate torso and bullseye targets. I have many pieces and paste new targets as necessary. My PVC target stands are 24" wide. I drilled holes in the tops of the wood stakes and punched corresponding holes in all of my cardboard pieces. Then I put some bolts and nuts I had laying around through the holes to secure the cardboard to the stakes. That way I don't need to cart a staple gun around. The PVC is just hand fit and breaks down easily. The cardboard pieces fit behind the seats of my car. The PVC parts can go anywhere. The hardest things to transport are the wooden stakes because they are 6' long. I have no solution for that. |
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a moving box from Home Depot.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/qv/202518472 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pratt-Retail-Specialties-18-in-x-18-in-x-16-in-65-lb-Medium-Box-1001005/202029360# with thumb tacks, or tape. Toss rocks, wood, range garbage in the bottom of box so it does not blow away in the wind. |
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I used The Box of Truth type PVC targets for a while but they kept breaking on my and they were a bulky pain in the ass moving in and out of the car.
I have since switched to the Nevco Targets Standard IDPA/IPSC target stand. 
Simple, durable, and much more compact than the PVC targets. You still need wood strips and cardboard and because of the small base you usually need to stake them unless you have a very flat area and no wind. |
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My brothers neighbor down in Utah makes these stands. I bought one a few weeks ago and so far so good. I have a car and a minivan so the ability to collapse and stack has been really beneficial to me. I also have really enjoyed the ability to move my targets around since there are multiple board holes.
http://cittac.com/product/cit-stand/ |