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[alnkal00]

Re: DIY steel targets . . . continued

Just built it today

Its about 5'8" tall and can extend the height as needed
by switching out the 3" nipples (located between the 2 tees towards the bottom) for any length

The middle of the skull(big dog steel) is at 54" and at a slight angle back.
Actually the hole stand sits back at a slight angle

Now I just need to shoot it!!!

AL

 

[Muttt]

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If you put some lawnmower wheels on the front legs of ALNKAL's design, you can just wheel it out to the range without having to hump it. The back legs should dig in enough to keep the thing from walking away when you hit it.

 

[Mikillium]

Spider targets

I been building these light weight stands I call spider targets.there free cause scrap material and I have a welder! Pretty simple lets see if I can figure out how to post a pic...

 

[vinconco]

I can't believe nobody here thought of using a T-post as the platform. Even if you manage somehow to shoot one in half you just end up with a shorter target holder.

T Post target system - YouTube

 

[yetigoode2]

Thanks. Great project for today.

 

[Big Sneaky]

Some great ideas on here, thanks for sharing.

 

[NAVYJACKDOC]

Sub'd...great thread, Ive been considering building some iron targets

 

[tsonda]

Ive heard the firehose is the way to go

 

[PowerstrokeOBX]

I have fire hose, bailing wire, solid stands and chain. Fire hose lasts the longest but solid stands and chain produce more noise and a better sound. Chain also moves more than hose so it's a little easier to see hits really far off.

 

[Crazy1323]

Here is mine, I wasn't finished when I took the picture, but the plates are AR500 1/2" from Shootingtargets7.com and are 4", 8", 12", and a 16" not pictured.

It seems to work pretty well for 338 Lapua

 

[Deadshot2]

Let us know how well it works. I am always worried about the legs and chain taking rounds.

I found some "hardened" chain at Home Depot that would solve the chain problem.

I built a target stand several years ago that used Angle iron for legs. Might just add a piece of angle iron, welded to one side of the pipe.

If the target is far enough away a hit isn't as big a deal. A .308 round at 1K has less energy than a 9mm at it's muzzle. I shoot 9mm against plain hot rolled steel plate at 25' all the time and it barely dents it.

With the angle iron only a "square on" hit would do any damage and then not much at the long range.

Fire hose, conveyor belt, etc is good but I've found that chain still makes the steel "clang" louder. The belting and hose tends to dampen the noise.

 

[Slug-O]

All my steel is "mild" but no problems shooting 400-1000yds with 5.56 and .308 rifles. Steel came from local ship yard and was free. They are port hole cut outs. They are hung by rebar as seen in the photos.





Slug-O shooting 600yds - YouTube

 

[jp67]

This is my take on a fast set-up semi reactive AR500 target.View My Video

Do you have pics of the back so we can better see the system?
Thanks

 

[vinconco]

The idea is to protect the hanger and chains so they do not take bullet damage and fail. I have never shot a t post in half and I have a range in my back yard. I've had some posts in place for 5 years.

3 minute steel target setup - YouTube

3 target stack - YouTube


VERY early prototype

 

[jp67]

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What do you call the tube you use as a hammer? Did you make it yourself?
Thanks

 

[VJJPunisher]

What do you call the tube you use as a hammer?

a fleshlight

 

[jp67]

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not exacly what i foud on internet
it is a stake driver

 

[vinconco]

What do you call the tube you use as a hammer? Did you make it yourself?
Thanks

We did make it but you can buy them on the internet at Tractor Supply or anyplace that sells T Posts. A hammer works..... but a driver works better.

 

[jp67]

thanks

 

[crowdog7]

You're Looking For A T-post Driver.

 

[jp67]

Thanks a lot to all of you

 

[marduk185]

Here is mine, I wasn't finished when I took the picture, but the plates are AR500 1/2" from Shootingtargets7.com and are 4", 8", 12", and a 16" not pictured.

It seems to work pretty well for 338 Lapua

wow, some of you have some egregiously dangerous target placement. i mean sure were all very snipery and never miss but dang...a garage for a backstop? a breezeway between buildings? seems pretty risky, and dont those townships have ordinances prohibiting target shooting in close proximity to dwellings? ar500 or mild steel no matter, id feel better with a dirt backstop and out of city limits, call me an ole fogey.

 

[marduk185]

Here is mine, I wasn't finished when I took the picture, but the plates are AR500 1/2" from Shootingtargets7.com and are 4", 8", 12", and a 16" not pictured.

It seems to work pretty well for 338 Lapua

wow, some of you have some egregiously dangerous target placement. i mean sure were all very snipery and never miss but dang...a garage for a backstop? a breezeway between buildings? seems pretty risky, and dont those townships have ordinances prohibiting target shooting in close proximity to dwellings? ar500 or mild steel no matter, id feel better with a dirt backstop and out of city limits, call me an ole fogey.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b...0-6841-4A97-9A0A-E0C1C86DCA3E_zpshlzvuhge.jpg

 

[crowdog7]

You're An Ole Fogey.

 

[Crazy1323]

wow, some of you have some egregiously dangerous target placement. i mean sure were all very snipery and never miss but dang...a garage for a backstop? a breezeway between buildings? seems pretty risky, and dont those townships have ordinances prohibiting target shooting in close proximity to dwellings? ar500 or mild steel no matter, id feel better with a dirt backstop and out of city limits, call me an ole fogey.

Does this make you feel better? The wife was getting a little upset with me using her Lexus for a backstop.

 

[marduk185]

better, but those 3 snipers in the treeline and the one on the plowed field edge make me nervous.

 

[LoanHarvey]

Those are very nice, thank you for sharing. I will show them to our club!

 

[VoxPatriam]

Here's a couple I made for my folks for their birthdays. Only shot with pistols so far, but the plates are 1/4" steel. The first one is a dueling tree and the second is just a plate rack with a pull cord reset.

 

[decider]

Does this make you feel better? The wife was getting a little upset with me using her Lexus for a backstop.

For photograph, feel free to include your wife as the backdrop... for actual target engagement, please refrain...

 

[decider]

better, but those 3 snipers in the treeline and the one on the plowed field edge make me nervous.

Yea, but I can't find the actual targets anywhere in this photo... Where are all the canteloupes, watermelons, and honeydews...??

 

[tools2teach]

Great ideas. Tag

 

[YWHIC]

I did the old plow blade idea.

308 @ 500 yds.

308 @ 750 yds.

Does not like 338 Lapua.. cracks them very badly as it goes thru..

These are wood framed.. (didn't know any better till now)..

Thanks folks for the ideas.

I picked up 3/4" re-bar today and will be doing the 3/4 or 1" pipe T idea to keep it simple.. I do have the T post driver..

My range so they won't need to be taken down daily..

 

[vinconco]

More T post targets

I've been working on this target system for several months now with the idea of offering them for sale once the R&D is complete.
My goals are to
1. Have a target system that is easy to assemble on the range
2. Have the hanging system protected from bullet damage
3. uncomplicated with as few parts as necessary.
4. Be reactive so hits are easy to spot

It doesn't get any easier and cheaper than this.

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This target uses a single bolt hole located 3" down / centered with a chain bolted to it. Notice the bell like ring it allows the target to have. This target is REACTIVE as shown in the slow motion clips. It stays put even under the pounding of the 12 gauge slug.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoNLcEtFo_o

 

[Cowtown]

I build these out of 3/4" solid rod.. They stick in the ground and are very portable.. Hard ground can be challenging but where I live it's pretty sandy... Great ideas by all.