Thinking of building a target stand for AGC range

[Steve973]

I was wondering how far apart the holes are at the range, because I want to build a target stand. I am also wondering if PVC is okay, or if I should really be using wood.

 

[boule]

http://www.associatedgunclubs.org/pdfs/Targets.pdf
14 inch

Oh, and you definately want the cheepest wood - if you hit the frame, you'll have plastic pieces all over that you need to pick up.

 

[Steve973]

Thanks. Can the top be wider than 14"?

 

[Drmsparks]

I'd reccomend buying your first one from them. They have narrow and wide. That gives you a nice template to build future ones on.....

 

[boule]

Thanks. Can the top be wider than 14"?

It would be a feat of engineering to extend the top so wide that it would impede the neighbouring lanes and still stand stable.

 

[Threeband]

Some people make tee-shaped stands, and mount several targets horizontally. That's a good idea if you hang several targets at 50 yards, where the mounting height is more critical.

I make my frames 7 feet tall, and usually post four targets one above another. This works at 100 yards, because they're so close to the berm, all bullets impact properly.

 

[engineerbrian]

I was wondering how far apart the holes are at the range, because I want to build a target stand. I am also wondering if PVC is okay, or if I should really be using wood.

PVC is great as long as Chevellnut71 and I dont shoot at it. We broke out his new rifle today and had a few shots that were a little low

Oh well, nothing a few couplings and some glue cant fix

 

[Buck]

I'd reccomend buying your first one from them. They have narrow and wide. That gives you a nice template to build future ones on.....

Second this. Templates are the way to go with so many things.

 

[rsideout]

Thanks. Can the top be wider than 14"?

Yes. One of mine is 28" wide on top. Also folds in half for easy transport.

 

[smokey]

get a couple 2x4's, some 1x2's and some deck screws. I cut the picture on the right down short...just use longer 1x2's for a taller frame. Use cardboard stapled to the 1x2's as a target backer. for transport or repair, pull the 1x2's out of the base.

 

[damifinowfish]

The lanes are 5 feet wide at the AGC. I would suggest that it you make a five feet wide target frame you post it at 100 yards only for safety reasons. The AGC sells three different size frames. 17in 24in & 36in wide frames. The 36 in frames have a tendency to brake easy because they act like a sail in the wind. My personal favorite is the 24 in wide frame. The 17 inch frame is great for smaller cars. The AGC frames are around 7 feet high and brake down into two 48 inch long parts. The frame that the AGC sells supports one of the Junior programs.

Hope this helps

 

[Dave MP]

Another option (attached)
If you cap the feet and fill with sand or dirt at the range it is light and east to transport.

 

[K31]

Saw shooters bring a PVC stand to AGC one time. One low strike with an AR and they were out of business.

 

[Dave MP]

That is why I like and use the one I posted. If you are shooting so low that you hit the pvc, you might want to reconsider more dry fire training.

 

[EWO]

Are we talking target frames or stands? My friend and I built this after they got rid of the green metal stands on the pistol range. Works great!

 

[Steve973]

I built my first frame tonight. It is 14" by 84" and it is constructed with 1x2 pine. I hope that the holes will accommodate the 1x2s!

 

[rsideout]

I built my first frame tonight. It is 14" by 84" and it is constructed with 1x2 pine. I hope that the holes will accommodate the 1x2s!

1x2's are fine.