Paper target holder that can stand up to high wind?

[TheGerman]

Need a man portable target stand that can stand up to 25+MPH winds. Have been using the plastic type that you can jam into the ground and put a backer in it, but this has slowly become a pain in the ass with the target wither flying away or the backer flopping around all over the place. Have tried the metal stands where you use furring strips, and these are like a sail in the wind.

I literally need something to hang 1-2 paper targets and/or a medium USPS priority box up and it doesn't move/flop around/fly off.

Any ideas?

 

[mark5pt56]

Maybe two lengths of rbar then slide two 1" pvc pipes over them that have been split 18" at one end, slide an IPSC card board target into the slit portion which would be at the top. So, 4' rbar and 5-6' PVC pipe, of course you would have to drive the rbar into the ground. A table saw would do fine to cut the slit. Or you could just use the rbar and IPSC card board and some clamps, couple ideas.

 

[Fursniper]

I have used the metal stands type that take the furring strips with pretty good success but I have holes drilled into the bases that I drive 12" nail type spikes into the ground at four corners with that so far have held up in some pretty hard winds. Just need plenty of staples holding the cardboard to the wood! If the wind is to strong for the cardboard to hold up to I use salvaged thin corrugated aluminum used for small signage. You can find this type of thing at commercial auctions and cut it up to whatever size you want. It staples well is light & strong. Sign shops carry this stuff too but it's more expensive that way. Some of it is thin solid aluminum sheeting too, I have both types, all from signs, real estate signs, polictical campaigns, etc. The backs are generally just plain (no paint or writing so it works well to slap on target dots, etc. Shoot it up, throw 'em away. Sorry if any environmentalists are offended...lol.

 

[fmaglin]

Need a man portable target stand that can stand up to 25+MPH winds. Have been using the plastic type that you can jam into the ground and put a backer in it, but this has slowly become a pain in the ass with the target wither flying away or the backer flopping around all over the place. Have tried the metal stands where you use furring strips, and these are like a sail in the wind.

I literally need something to hang 1-2 paper targets and/or a medium USPS priority box up and it doesn't move/flop around/fly off.

Any ideas?

Here's what works for me. I clamp my targets to the frame for easy installation, and it's highly portable and breaks down easily to make it easy to carry. Have used it in 20 mph wind without a problem.

 

[Kasey]

OP, in Kansas we have wind, we use the steel angle iron "H" style base that accepts 2x4's. Keeping the 2x4's as short as possible for rifle, no taller than the backer board if terrain allows. The base has holes for staking, good results but not 100% success.
These commercial bases have 20-24" length and are standard backer board wide (20"?).

IF I was a making them, I'd go 30" length then I'd add the means to choose which direction the "H" sits in comparison to 2x4's. I'd also add the means to stake the 2x4's out like you do a tent, perpendicular to the long axis of base, attaching the line to the top of 2x4's. I'd also instal a spreader / limiter at the top of 2x4's so you don't pull the 2x4's apart when pulling it tight.

OR I'd add a length of angle iron to both sides of the base that would be hinged and pivot out and at 90* to base, be stopped by contact with base. And then get staked.

Another idea in combating the winds and brought to you from the land of OZ includes telephone poles and concrete....

....and shooting early and late. Some days, I say, some days, this will make a difference.

 

[DunInOne]

Pound two rebars in the ground and tape cardboard to it that's what I do and it's held up to a lot of wind no problem

 

[HoustonB77]

I made a stand out of pvc pipe. It works great. There where instructions on YouTube. It cost less than $20

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[Kopfjager1]

Ive been using 2' of rebar as a stake, hammered into the ground about a 1' deep then 2 1/2" x 1' of PVC pipe to hold the 1" x 2" x 4' post. PVC pipe is slipped over the rebar then the post is inserted into the PVC pipe which wedges against the rebar to create a tight fit.
I have yet to have it fall over from strong winds (12-15 mph from 12 o'clock), but the target itself has flown off a few times, but that was because of the lack of staples. It was extremely cheap, built 6 target stands for $25, with extra 1" x 2" posts. But they are limited to soft ground but the cool thing is that they are not limited to even or flat terrain. Putting them on slopes is a breeze.

 

[ZG47A]

I live a few miles from Cook Strait so know all about wind. If it is just you shooting at the target, how about making a sturdy frame with an eyelet on each side at the top and run a couple of guy ropes (stays if you are a sailor) off each eyelet. You would need four lengths of nylon tent cord, four aluminium and four plastic pegs (to suit varying ground) and an aluminium mallet suitable for a ten man tent. Even if you accidentally ping one of the stays, the target holder should still be good till marking/patching time.