Critique my steel target design...

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I'm going to have a few of these cut for myself and a couple of local shooters as well. I'm looking for something a little more realistic than the IPSC targets. Let me know what you guys think.

These would be 3/8" AR500 steel and cut with a water jet.


 
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I would not put the head on at all; lots of plate waste once cut. A iron worker friend of mine made me 6 plates out of 3" plate he had from a job. Free metal just payed for his time. They are square and work very well other then they weigh something like 60 lbs each.

Rich L
 
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richidaho said:
I would not put the head on at all; lots of plate waste once cut. A iron worker friend of mine made me 6 plates out of 3" plate he had from a job. Free metal just payed for his time. They are square and work very well other then they weigh something like 60 lbs each.

Rich L
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I disagree. The head is a smaller target that can be used. In effect, you get two targets for the price of one. That way, you can call head shots only and it is smaller and more challenging. If you lose the head, then you only have one target.
 
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NevadaZielmeister said:
I disagree. The head is a smaller target that can be used. In effect, you get two targets for the price of one. That way, you can call head shots only and it is smaller and more challenging. If you lose the head, then you only have one target.
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I agree with this guy, get those targets out a ways, sometimes a wayward headshot can help decipher where you're at. I've seen way too many over shoots that look under because that's where the hit is spotted.

I guess it depends on how you bought the steel, sheet, or cost per target. If you bought sheet goods, get squares, circles, triangles cut from waste.
 
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LVdubbin said:
I'm going to have a few of these cut for myself and a couple of local shooters as well. I'm looking for something a little more realistic than the IPSC targets. Let me know what you guys think.


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If your going UK range or want "Realistic" go with 1y or 1m waist to top of head. Just my .02.
 
#13
It wouldn't be IPSC size, but I believe the ranging portion of MSR reticles is calibrated for a 1m tall target and 1/2 m shoulder to shoulder (the typical distance from crotch of pants to top of head for height). If you made it this size it would be a good to practice ranging with the lower right MSR reticle quadrant. Might want to check up on my numbers but from memory that is what I'm getting. Just my .02
 
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That would have to be 39" tall...

ahhshoot said:
It wouldn't be IPSC size, but I believe the ranging portion of MSR reticles is calibrated for a 1m tall target and 1/2 m shoulder to shoulder (the typical distance from crotch of pants to top of head for height). If you made it this size it would be a good to practice ranging with the lower right MSR reticle quadrant. Might want to check up on my numbers but from memory that is what I'm getting. Just my .02
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LVdubbin said:
That would have to be 39" tall...
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Correct. You would need another 10" on what you have. Not saying you would want to do this or not, just throwing it out there, because when I had a scope with the MSR reticle I thought it would be cool to do a quick-range with the reticle rather than doing the math to figure out distance. If you wanted to save metal, maybe you could have it tapered down to that length. IT would look like a chick in a one-piece, especially if you added some hair to those ears.. but hey, it might make things a little more interesting lol
 
#16
You may also want to consider using strips of conveyor belt, old baler belt, or even old seat belt material to hang your targets. These materials will stand up to several hits and are cheap and easy to replace. It sucks hitting and breaking chain, which will afford you a nice long walk or drive down to fix it.
 
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Here is what I plan on hanging it off of. The chains seem to help carry the "ding" sound better.
 
#20
I think that looks really good! Make the target the way you like it, If its premium AR500, It will last a lifetime!!

I would put the holes a little closer and mount it on a T POST bracket. That way it stands about 4-5 feet off the ground, Making it more realistic!!

Good luck,

Jake
 
#21
And the cost of a big piece of steel like that is going to be an investment anyway, so go ahead and spend the few more dollars for the ears and features you want. IMHO,

A target like that would run around $199 from us, Make sure you are spending under that, or else save some money and get it from me!!:D
 
#25
Looks very cool, but also very heavy. I made the mistake when I bought my 66% IPSC targets in getting the thicker steel. My problem is we usually have to hike out to set them boogers up, and between multiple plates, driver, and posts--it sucks.

My future goal it to learn to read the wind better so I can shoot at 3" plate at a 1000. Ok, ok, I know, not realistic--I can make due carrying 5" plates without whining too much.
 
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