Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

[Phylodog]

My asst TL came up with a great idea that we tried out back in Dec. The only problem with it was that we could only have one shooter at a time. I started working on a way to get more shooters on line at the same time and came up with what you see in this video:
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I've got about $200 wrapped up in the system not including the heads. I rigged it with a spring to provide tension so whoever is operating the system only has to pull it one direction rather than both. I'm hoping to try it out at training Thursday to see how it goes. It should provide some challenging and realistic training for my guys.

Any ideas for improvements or criticism appreciated. I may explore making it motorized in the future, need to see how much torque the RC aircraft servos can generate.

 

[Sniper1*]

Re: Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

That's pretty slick Cory!

I'm gonna have to get the details from you. You gonna be at Atterbury for the Instructor update?

 

[Phylodog]

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I should be. I sent the Vid to Bob and he wants to check it out during the update so if you're there we'll get it out and play with it.

 

[Ranger70]

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Looks good, put some wigs and ball caps on them. Jim

 

[Sniper1*]

Re: Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

You mean the targets, right?

 

[Phylodog]

Re: Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sniper1*</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean the targets, right? </div></div>

Afirmative

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

Very nice.

 

[MAGUA]

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If you can make them bob up and down I'll buy the whole lot

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[CoryT]

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I'd really like to set something up like that here at Gunsite. Any chance you can share the plans and source for the heads?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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For the heads, check your local beauty college. We get them by the truckload.

We shot up about ten of them last night.

Cory N, I too would like any explanation on how you put that together.

 

[Sumpter Steve]

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That target system looks pretty slick. Good job.

 

[Phylodog]

Re: Hostage/Hostage Taker target system

I told Cory T I'd take some pics and put some details together, I'll post them when I get that done. Unfortunately the setup is in storage down at Atterbury and I won't make it back down there for until next month.