Shooting Steel - Want Information on Mounting/Hanging Solutions!

[Laddertowr]

Last call for anyone else wanting fire hose... IM leaving Friday for Western MD.. going up 97, to 100, to 29 to 70 onto 68.... If you need it and can meet me at one of the exits I'd be happy to give some away

 

[TravelDog]

Last call for anyone else wanting fire hose... IM leaving Friday for Western MD.. going up 97, to 100, to 29 to 70 onto 68.... If you need it and can meet me at one of the exits I'd be happy to give some away

Hey Ladder, I'll take you up on the offer since I'm putting together some steel targets. I'll PM ya for more info.

 

[Scarab]

OK, so don't kick me off of MD Shooters for asking a potentially really stupid question:

Unfortunately, I do not have access to or the ability to weld metal. I'm wondering if JB Weld putty (assuming it's applied correctly as per instructions) will hold up to use as a target frame? I KNOW it's not as strong as a weld. But will it hold up? Again, NOT for the steel targets themselves, but the frame that would be holding the targets. Your thoughts?

Thanks,

Scarab

 

[ziptiespec]

I haven't been very impressed with JB Weld the few times I've used it. I don't think it would work very well in your application. What's your frame look like? I'd just take it to a welding shop to have it done right.

 

[Scarab]

Version 3.0

This is version 3.0. It has adjustable legs with multiple positions to raise or lower the entire frame for use with a back berm at multiple distances. It has removable cross braces held together with hex bolts and wing nuts for fast assembly, and it completely breaks down and folds up for easy transport. Right now a single hanging 6" 3/8ths AR500 plate is present but I just order a 3/8ths AR500 plate in 8" and 10" that will be hanging to the right and the left of the 6" plate. It also shows my rear static 3" and 4" 3/8th AR500 plates that are located in between the hanging front plates. All steel targets rest at a 25 degree angle. The reason for the lengths of side chain is to maintain the 25 degree angel on rear legs and therefore the rear static steel targets.

Now I need to take it out to the range like I did with Versions 1.0 and 2.0 and find the flaws in my design

All comments welcome!

Scarab

 

[Gambler]

Do your neighbors care they are being used as a backstop?

 

[Scarab]

Do your neighbors care they are being used as a backstop?

The HOA does tend to frown upon me shooting off the deck

Scarab

 

[Scarab]

No comments? I'm surprised a slew of people didn't tell me everything wrong with it! LOL

Scarab

 

[lx1x]

No comments? I'm surprised a slew of people didn't tell me everything wrong with it! LOL

Scarab

Wtf... And here we are thinking you making big steel target. Lol


What you need is this..

http://www.rangemasterrowdy.com/images/Lewis_Targets_Group3_500px.jpg


Middle steel need to be raised.. Or you be replacing the back brace a lot.

 

[gwchem]

How long do you think those side targets will be on there?

 

[Scarab]

Middle steel need to be raised.. Or you be replacing the back brace a lot.

Man, you're assuming that I'm THAT BAD of a shot aren't you! LOL! I'm actually pretty decent. That said, you're point is well taken. I really wish I had the ability to weld because I'd be awesome if I could make the same thing but out of steel.

And GOOD GOD those rangemasterrowdy rigs are INSANELY EXPENSIVE!!! $800+!?!?!?!? I could make the same thing for about $200 WITH AR500 3/8ths targets I bet if I could weld!

Scarab

 

[Scarab]

How long do you think those side targets will be on there?

Side targets? You mean the static rear targets?

Scarab

 

[lx1x]

Man, you're assuming that I'm THAT BAD of a shot aren't you! LOL! I'm actually pretty decent. That said, you're point is well taken. I really wish I had the ability to weld because I'd be awesome if I could make the same thing but out of steel.

Scarab

You have a swinger.. You expect that bullet to fall straight down as soon it hits the steel? Lol

 

[Scarab]

You have a swinger.. You expect that bullet to fall straight down as soon it hits the steel? Lol

Yeah, I see what you mean. I'm primarily using this with Handguns (9mm and .45 ACP). I think I may move that back brace/static target holder lower or just make a separate little holder for my statics targets.

Scarab

 

[gwchem]

Side targets? You mean the static rear targets?

Scarab

Yes, that's what I meant. I'd think the builder might want to keep extra wood on hand, or only miss on the high side.

 

[Scarab]

Yes, that's what I meant. I'd think the builder might want to keep extra wood on hand, or only miss on the high side.

Yeah, those static target present a unique problem to overcome. I'm considering buying a piece of 90 degree steel to place over the wood obviously with the "point" of the steel facing forward. That would direct the bullet away/around the wood holding the static target without a ricochet.

Scarab

 

[gwchem]

That sounds like a good solution to direct hits. It still seems the wood would crack after too many shots to the static target. Since the struts are at the same downward angle as the targets, might be worth replacing them with flat iron, instead of just covering them. But it all looks good, have fun shooting that thing and let us know how it works!

 

[Scarab]

That sounds like a good solution to direct hits. It still seems the wood would crack after too many shots to the static target. Since the struts are at the same downward angle as the targets, might be worth replacing them with flat iron, instead of just covering them. But it all looks good, have fun shooting that thing and let us know how it works!

Not a bad idea to cover that whole back brace with a piece of regular flat steel.

Scarab

 

[Laddertowr]

So here are some pics of the way I have some targets hung and some of the clearing I did while i was in Western MD this past week... Big thanks to whom ever brought up the idea about using fire hose...it worked out GREAT!!!
As you'll see I use a regular hinges for the the small caliber guns 17HMR & 22 AR500 targets and wire for the golf and tennis balls (golf balls launch like a rocket when you hit them right). The Silhouette targets are hung with a pipe hanger over the pipe then I used 3/8” threaded rod I can either hang paper targets or AR500 targets off this as well.. plan to shorten up the threaded rod and install fire hose my next trip up the road. I’ve been trying to clear out some more trees across the creek and set up more targets….Using the fire hose along with a small piece of threaded rod worked out great when it came to hanging the 3/8” & ½” AR500 targets for the big boy guns.





This is SheDevil doing what she does best... Watching

 

[Scarab]

Nice! Such variety I love it! I'm so bored with shooting paper....

Scarab