I have a lot of guys ask about my targets. So I was able to get more 3/8 AR500 plate yesterday. Built four more for some friends so I thought I would show you how I make them. They really work great for long range stuff. You can really see, and hear the hits. I keep thinking some of the big target company's will build something like it.
The plate end up being cut 24x24 inches. I normally like to make them wider then taller for those really windy days. The plate cost my $25.00 and the rest of the steel I have had around forever.
I start with 1/2 inch round bar. This AR500 plate came with a primer epoxy on it.
Then I weld the bar onto the plate. Don't listen to the guys that say you cant weld AR. Been doing it for years with no problems whatsoever.
Then I take square tubing and do about a 30 degree cut. On two of the legs cut them about 1 1/2 inches shorter so that the A frame stands up straight.
Then drill a hole 1 inch hole. That way you can put a 3 inch piece of tubing and weld it in.
Now your ready to SEE THE SWING!!! HEAR THE PING!!!
I normally like to paint the legs black, and the plate white. Trace the bottom of a spray paint can on a piece of paper. Then cut out the hole. This way you have a template to paint a black dot. Then when you need to repaint the white. You can take the lid of the paint can and hold over your black dot and spray all the white.
Here is on the the newest member of the 1015 yard club's group.
And the target in action.
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The plate end up being cut 24x24 inches. I normally like to make them wider then taller for those really windy days. The plate cost my $25.00 and the rest of the steel I have had around forever.
I start with 1/2 inch round bar. This AR500 plate came with a primer epoxy on it.
Then I weld the bar onto the plate. Don't listen to the guys that say you cant weld AR. Been doing it for years with no problems whatsoever.
Then I take square tubing and do about a 30 degree cut. On two of the legs cut them about 1 1/2 inches shorter so that the A frame stands up straight.
Then drill a hole 1 inch hole. That way you can put a 3 inch piece of tubing and weld it in.
Now your ready to SEE THE SWING!!! HEAR THE PING!!!
I normally like to paint the legs black, and the plate white. Trace the bottom of a spray paint can on a piece of paper. Then cut out the hole. This way you have a template to paint a black dot. Then when you need to repaint the white. You can take the lid of the paint can and hold over your black dot and spray all the white.
Here is on the the newest member of the 1015 yard club's group.
And the target in action.
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Just go down to your local FD and ask if they have any hose that is destined for the dumpster. No doubt they do. It'll be plenty good for our use!
