Recent content by vinconco

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    Setting Up Targets

    Only the plate is exposed, no chains or straps.
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    Target Post Reinforcement?

    Another option is a T post stand.
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    Who makes a good reactive steel target

    This one is fully armored with up to 1/2" AR500. Welds are guaranteed with free replacement. I've been shooting mine for 5 years with everything and the welds are still intact.
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    Target Post Reinforcement?

    Since most of the shot damage happens in the first 12" of the target plate, I designed a system that isn't expensive and easy to install. The armor kit is around 45 bucks w/ hanger but it only works with the Hang Fast system. Another option is schedule 80 iron pipe. If you know a scrapper /...
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    Setting Up Targets

    Here is a pic of my 500-yard setup. Large target as a sighter and progressively smaller, all on a single 6' T Post. Because of their single mounting point on a 3-link chain, they react noticeably with hits and reset within 3 seconds, and they ring like a bell. This target has been in place and...
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    Setting Up Targets

    Hang Fast Targets chain design solved the problem of slow re-sets and enhanced reactivity and sound. This video demonstrates the target being hit with a 12 ga. slug @ 25 yards to show the target system will withstand the heavy hitters and still reset within 3 seconds.
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    Setting Up Targets

    They also have T Posts that don't need to be cut or built into a frame that can get shot apart and costs more to replace. I can hang a T Post target in about 30 seconds and the post cost 7 bucks.
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    Shooting in the wind today

    Hang Fast Targets has this KYL target in prototype. Designed for 22 RF. Fully armored w/ 1/4" AR500, base adjustable for hillsides and uneven ground to keep center post plumb. Swinger plate sizes 4", 3", 2.5", 2" and 1" AR500 1/4" Plates mount w/o tools. Use any plate size combination...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Target Setup

    Hang Fast Targets hanger system allows for multiple targets to be hung on a Standard T Post. I use the KYL system on my range using the setup in the pic. In addition I have a 2 plate swinger with a 6" and a 4" swinging target when things get dialed in. We also have a 4 plate rifle rated fully...
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    AR targets & grade 8 bolts

    There is a fairly significant difference between Grade 5 and 8 Grade 5 Medium carbon steel, quenched and tempered. 120,000 psi tensile strength Grade 8 Medium carbon alloy steel, quenched and tempered 150,000 psi tensile strength With lower tensile strength the heads are more prone to pop...
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    AR targets & grade 8 bolts

    Targets that use 2 bolts for mounting have twice the chance for failure than a single bolt mounting does.
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    AR targets & grade 8 bolts

    I've never heard of a Grade 6 bolt...? Grade 8 will chip when hit but it won't break like the non grade in the pic did.
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    AR targets & grade 8 bolts

    Most of the time when bolts fail it is not due to getting shot through by the bullet. Torque stresses on non grade bolts can snap them at the head causing the target to fall. It looks like a shoot through but if you look around you will usually find a pristine bolt head laying on the ground...
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    Need steel target advice

    The holes in my plates are square so I use 1/2" Grade 8 CARRIAGE bolts. I've been using this setup for over 5 years never popped a bolt head until I used a non grade bolt. I know I didn't hit the bolt with the bullet because I had 2 video cameras on it at the time and the video showed the hit...
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    Need steel target advice

    Hook type hangers are junk after you break off the hook. We use bolts that will set you back less than 2 bucks. Hang Fast hangers start at under 10 bucks for small plates For large plates they start @ 17.95
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