Bad Day at the Range

[Just5Guy]

For my Target that is...guess it's time to replace some parts. I've found that using PVC, it's easier to replace pieces as they get damaged as opposed to replacing whole pieces of wood. It also breaks down nicely and fits in a bag.

 

[pbharvey]

"never stop improving"
nice

 

[Ganegrei]

You appear to be shooting a little to the left...

 

[maddogthegreatest]

Never thought about using PVC...
Good idea...
Thanks...

 

[Just5Guy]

You appear to be shooting a little to the left...

It would appear that way, but in reality, the cardboard just wasn't centered and I didn't realize it until it was already down range.

 

[Just5Guy]

Never thought about using PVC...
Good idea...
Thanks...

That is 1" PVC, could go bigger, could go smaller, but I think 1" is a happy medium of "stay out of the way-edness" and strength.

 

[aquashooter]

Did the PVC have a chance to return fire?

 

[Just5Guy]

Did the PVC have a chance to return fire?

That's why it looks the way it does, pretty sure we saw a weapon, and the PVC made a threatening gesture.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I was wondering if guys glued the pipe or not on those. I guess not.

 

[vinjet700]

"Bad Day at the Range"
Never thought there was such a thing....

 

[Kman]

Might want to try this configuration.

PVC and 1x2's and just staple cardboard to wood. The 1x2's slide into the PVC and are narrower than the pipe and can take a few hits without shattering.

 

[NeverSurrender]

I like that Kman. Great idea. Best of both worlds.

 

[elwojo]

Might want to try this configuration.

PVC and 1x2's and just staple cardboard to wood. The 1x2's slide into the PVC and are narrower than the pipe and can take a few hits without shattering.

I've got the same configuration for my shooting stand. Easy to store and transport, and the furring strips are super easy to replace. And cheap! About $15 for the whole thing!

 

[Vile Shadow]

What size pipe do you have for the uprights coming out of the tees there that receive the wood?

 

[Jolt]

Nice, Kman. I have a similar setup using 1-1/2 inch PVC for the uprights. 2X2 wood uprights fit nicely.

 

[haoleboy]

How are you fitting a 2x2 piece of wood into a 1-1/2 inch piece of pvc?

 

[MDlocal]

Might want to try this configuration.

PVC and 1x2's and just staple cardboard to wood. The 1x2's slide into the PVC and are narrower than the pipe and can take a few hits without shattering.

I use the same setup. Works great! I use 1x2 firring strips in a 3 inch pvc. I also use a couple horizontal wooden cross braces screwed in between the two vertical strips to make it more rigid. Usually at the top of the strips and near the bottom just above where the upright pvc tubes stop on the wooden strips.

 

[Fox123]

How are you fitting a 2x2 piece of wood into a 1-1/2 inch piece of pvc?

The same way a 2x4 if you actually measure it is only 1.5x3.5

 

[jhcrab]

Might want to try this configuration.

PVC and 1x2's and just staple cardboard to wood. The 1x2's slide into the PVC and are narrower than the pipe and can take a few hits without shattering.

I use a similar set up; I do turn the 1x2's 90 deg so the flat 1x2 surface is wider to give you more area to attach cardboard. Also, drill small hole in the long bottom pieces near the "T"'s and drive a small (8") spike through the pvc and into the ground for greater stability on windy day's.

 

[SOMDSHOOT]

For my Target that is...guess it's time to replace some parts. I've found that using PVC, it's easier to replace pieces as they get damaged as opposed to replacing whole pieces of wood. It also breaks down nicely and fits in a bag.

There's this new product on the market and can be found at local big box home improvement stores. It's called 2x2 lumber. Maybe if you use that instead of the fragile PVC you won't have to change parts that often. I have 3 target holders made from 2x2 and they are about 8 years old now. Not quite ready to replace yet, but, they have been shot up pretty good.

Now, by the looks of the shot up pipe you might also want to center your targets so you don't shoot up the pipe. Maybe the target is centered, but, the shooter did not stick his tongue out to the left of his lip ? I am just kidding with you of course. seriously, nothing harmful meant by any of this EXCEPT the fact that you might want to build out of wood instead of PVC. I personally would never even consider PVC for a target stand. Unless there's some range that requires it... I hear that AGC place or whoever it was had some pretty serious target stand regulations.