Help with Portable Steel Target Stand and Plates

[Secant]

I'm looking to get a portable target stand and a few quality plates to use at my local range. The steel used at that range is HUGE and half the time the setup is busted up in one way or another.

I'm looking for a stable stand that I can pull out of the bed of my truck and setup/takedown by myself in a pretty short time frame. I was leaning towards the Bravo 4 Actual setup, but wanted to see if there were other/better options out there. Thanks.

EDIT:
I will have a relatively small amount of area to work with since I'll be utilizing existing berms at a 'public' range. I'm only looking to hang 1 plate at a time (maybe 2 at the most) - I am not looking for a larger plate rack.

Also, I'm not looking to build my own - just looking for a ready to go solution. I recognize that I could make something cheaper, just not interested in that right now.

 

[JC0352]

For some reason, their website is not working for me, but I love my Primeaux Targets stand. It’s a base and a reinforced shepherds hook that inserts into the base. From there I hang my full size 3/8” IPSC plate with no issues.

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[stello1001]

Make your own, the one I built took me 5 minutes to put together and is very lightweight. It also fits nicely on the bed of my truck and folds flat. I'll look for pictures and post them up shortly...

 

[stello1001]

For reference, the target is 12x12. No, I don't hang it like that, I use chains to let it hang freely and closer to the ground...

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

All parts from Home Depot. It all goes together with a flat head screw driver. Let me know if you want a parts list.

 

[Secant]

Thanks so far guys. I should clarify: I'm looking for a comparatively small footprint to hang 1 plate (2 at the most). I'm not looking for a larger plate rack since I will be setting up at an existing range with a minimal amount of available area at each berm.

I appreciate the "make your own" responses. I worked construction for a decade and think I'm relatively 'handy', and generally I would prefer to make my own and save a buck. But at this point in my life, I'm not looking for this to be another project. I'm fine with paying someone else that has a ready to go solution for this one.

Thanks again, keep 'em coming.

 

[HenryTheAce]

ShootSteel static target stands or a thick shepherd hook

 

[nhdeadhead]

Check out www.actiontarget.com
They have a good variety of portable stands and you should be able to piece together whatever configuration that works best for you.
If you can’t find what you have in mind and want something specific I have a buddy that does welding/fabrication and can make one to whatever dimensions/standards you’d like.

 

[4066.5]

Conduit set up works well. Only DIY necessary is to cut the conduit to make the legs / cross member to the size you want if you want to make a super lightweight/ small set up.

No affiliation with these guys, many others make something similar.
Brackets

KYL Metal Target Stand Leg Brackets (Pair) - For EMT Tubing

KYL metal target stand leg brackets from 1/4" AR500 . Easily make a great target stand from 3/4" EMT available at your local hardware.

shootingtargets7.com

Then instead of chain, this works well with the conduit set up

Steel Target Hanger - Superhanger Bulletproof Target Hangers

Our steel target hangers are bulletproof target hangers that are designed to be shot, angle the target downward, and will not deflect bullets back at you.

shootingtargets7.com

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

Even most commercial products require some assembly. Its sort of a project either way. This is probably the simplest and cheapest.

Hang N' Hook (Brackets and Hooks)

✅ It's WAY more fun than shooting paper targets✅ Instant feedback - see the target move and hear the "clang" of success.✅ Easy Setup (less than 30 seconds).✅ It's light & portable and can fit in the trunk of a sedan.✅ It's customizable with a variety of AR500 steel targets...

www.yankeethunder.com

 

[devildawg2531]

I bought pre cut AR 500 plates and they hang from a wooden 2x4 saw horse. I had access to a used fire hose and cut a section and drilled it and the fire hose is excellent as it takes tons of splatter before starting to fray. Simple and lightweight and easy to assemble.

 

[McMillan]

T post target. https://jcsteeltargets.configio.com...-12-thick?source=search&returncom=productlist

Event & Conference Management Software | Configio

Configio offers the most complete customizable feature set of any event management system & integrates with 40+ different CRMs & AMS. Learn more at Configio.com.

jcsteeltargets.configio.com

 

[JC Steel]

T post target. https://jcsteeltargets.configio.com...-12-thick?source=search&returncom=productlist

Event & Conference Management Software | Configio

Configio offers the most complete customizable feature set of any event management system & integrates with 40+ different CRMs & AMS. Learn more at Configio.com.

jcsteeltargets.configio.com

Thanks!
Yeah check out our t post brackets. Very simple and bombproof!!

 

[houndog]

Was waiting for someone to recommend these. If you want a small footprint, ease of transport and low cost this is the way to go. T-post itself will cost about $4. I would recommend springing for a post driver to get them in.

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

And what about taking the T posts out? Seems like a pain if you are only temporarily setting up.

 

[Sniperwannabee]

i use t posts all the time very simple and fast.. i prefer them for temporary set ups

AR500 Steel targets and innovative T-Post Hangers.

AR500 steel targets with our innovative T-Post target hanger will hang plates at a back angle for safety and longer target life.

hangfasttargets.com

 

[RG0099]

RAVEN AR550 Steel Target Stand - Warrior Poet Supply Co

 

[charnicus]

You might check out some A-Frame brackets from Steve at SVCWelds he has an Ebay store if Instagram isn’t your thing. Uses rebar for the legs with bolts that pinch it in place. You use whatever 2x4 size you want and hang a 10” or 12” plate with some conveyer belt.

 

[Secant]

And what about taking the T posts out? Seems like a pain if you are only temporarily setting up.

Yeah, a T-post is a no go at this range.

Thanks for the responses so far, several options I haven’t seen.

 

[Smokenaces]

Another idea.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1FR42L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_F6.YFb7J8B2JE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[sgtsmmiii]

Hang Fast has a portable target stand that is adjustable - works great.

 

[vh20]

Yeah, a T-post is a no go at this range.

Thanks for the responses so far, several options I haven’t seen.

https://madetargets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/992-Stand-w-913-IPSC-300x493-1.jpg

I use these. Deploys like a bipod, in 2 seconds. Folds up to carry in one hand. I hang full sized IPSC plates on them.

 

[Shootin Stuff]

Sawhorse, eyebolts, done.

 

[TEUFEL820]

Check out the Evil Roy from ShootSteel.com