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  1. vinconco

    Setting Up Targets

    Only the plate is exposed, no chains or straps.
  2. vinconco

    Target Post Reinforcement?

    Another option is a T post stand.
  3. vinconco

    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.
  4. vinconco

    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 /...
  5. vinconco

    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...
  6. vinconco

    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.
  7. vinconco

    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.
  8. vinconco

    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...
  9. vinconco

    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...
  10. vinconco

    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...
  11. vinconco

    AR targets & grade 8 bolts

    Targets that use 2 bolts for mounting have twice the chance for failure than a single bolt mounting does.
  12. vinconco

    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.
  13. vinconco

    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...
  14. vinconco

    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...
  15. vinconco

    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
  16. vinconco

    Need steel target advice

    I changed the source for the pics so try refreshing the page and let me know if that works.
  17. vinconco

    Need steel target advice

    T Posts cost less than 5 bucks each and I can hang multiple targets on each T Post. T Posts can be used ANYWHERE except solid rock. Hillsides are no problem. Here is another system for those that must use chains that works on all terrain.
  18. vinconco

    Need steel target advice

    We did some testing on GRADE 8 bolts and found that most of the failures of NON GRADE bolts involve the heads popping off from torque forces on the target plate from bullet impacts. It usually looks like they were shot off but most of the time the heads just pop off. High Tensile strength...
  19. vinconco

    Need steel target advice

    We just did some testing with bolts and found that standard (NON grade) bolts are prone to breaking off the head because of the tensile stress effect of the bullet impacting the steel target plate. High Tensile GRADE 8 bolts resist these forces and will not shear the bolt head. Of course a...
  20. vinconco

    Need steel target advice

    We've been using T Posts for several years now and have pulled them many times in our mountain rocky shale soil. The trick is to NOT pound them to China to start with if you plan on removing them. Pound them to half way up the bottom fin and they will hold the target and still pull out when...
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