Looking at building a couple of portable and maybe permanent target holders. Looking for ideas so i can do them right the first time. What has everyone else made or bought to hold paper targets? I tried the goolge search with not so good results. Thanks in advance.
Show me you target stands/holders
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here is our target set at 1 mile...the brackets were purchased from LVSTEEL who is a hide sponsor.
here is our target set at 1 mile...the brackets were purchased from LVSTEEL who is a hide sponsor.
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I use two of the 4" green "garden" fence posts (the kind that look like smaller versions of green steel STOP sign posts). They are about $5.00 each. I pound one in the ground, then a small (2.5") spring clamp ($2.99 each) to attach one side of a 2'x4'x3/16" sheet of plywood ($7.99 each) to the post. Then repeat with the other post. I like this system because I have all my targets stapled to each board exactly the way I want them before ever arriving at the range, which makes target setup much quicker. I have used one set of 4 boards for over two years now and although they have many holes, they are still going strong.
I use two of the 4" green "garden" fence posts (the kind that look like smaller versions of green steel STOP sign posts). They are about $5.00 each. I pound one in the ground, then a small (2.5") spring clamp ($2.99 each) to attach one side of a 2'x4'x3/16" sheet of plywood ($7.99 each) to the post. Then repeat with the other post. I like this system because I have all my targets stapled to each board exactly the way I want them before ever arriving at the range, which makes target setup much quicker. I have used one set of 4 boards for over two years now and although they have many holes, they are still going strong.
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I think we made 21 the last time we made them. I have only had 1 take serious damage. That occurred at 250 yards when folks had to shoot a 5 inch round steel from sitting.
Re-bar, a chop saw, torch and an open end wrench...
They are cheap to make, easy to set and easy to store...
This one has one of Big Dog Steel's 25% targets.
I think we made 21 the last time we made them. I have only had 1 take serious damage. That occurred at 250 yards when folks had to shoot a 5 inch round steel from sitting.
Re-bar, a chop saw, torch and an open end wrench...
They are cheap to make, easy to set and easy to store...
This one has one of Big Dog Steel's 25% targets.
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For paper targets I use old real estate signs. One of the local realtors gives them to me when they're bent or rusty. Just ziptie a piece of cardboard to the frame and you're good to go.
Light....free.....pointed feet so they're easy to set up. What more could you ask for?
For paper targets I use old real estate signs. One of the local realtors gives them to me when they're bent or rusty. Just ziptie a piece of cardboard to the frame and you're good to go.
Light....free.....pointed feet so they're easy to set up. What more could you ask for?
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I like all I see so far, thanks for the ideas and keep them coming.
I like all I see so far, thanks for the ideas and keep them coming.
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For a portable stand my son makes and sells these, mostly to the local USPSA crowd. They lie flat and can be staked with a smaller landscaping spike. They are about USPSA target wide and two 1x2 slats are used for uprights.
I think they are $25 each plus shipping.
He is not a Hide vendor so sorry if I am stepping out of bounds.
For a portable stand my son makes and sells these, mostly to the local USPSA crowd. They lie flat and can be staked with a smaller landscaping spike. They are about USPSA target wide and two 1x2 slats are used for uprights.
I think they are $25 each plus shipping.
He is not a Hide vendor so sorry if I am stepping out of bounds.
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Here's the paper target stands I built for the gun club I shoot at.I made 2 sizes, 18" and a combo 18 & 24" stand. I used 1/2 " rebar and 1-1/2" wide flat bar with a hole for staking it down. The length of the flat bar is 20" and 26" with the 1x2 pockets inboard 1" from the ends. I did this so the stands would nest for storage.The length of the rebar is 20 and 24". Easy to make and easy to fix when they get shot.
Here's the paper target stands I built for the gun club I shoot at.I made 2 sizes, 18" and a combo 18 & 24" stand. I used 1/2 " rebar and 1-1/2" wide flat bar with a hole for staking it down. The length of the flat bar is 20" and 26" with the 1x2 pockets inboard 1" from the ends. I did this so the stands would nest for storage.The length of the rebar is 20 and 24". Easy to make and easy to fix when they get shot.
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I don't have a photo of one that I can find but mine are made of Sch 40 PVC pipe, the pipe and all the fixens run about 8 bucks a stand. If a piece gets shot and it breaks just throw it away and cut a new one. 1 8' piece of pipe makes one stand and it holds 20" card board. If you would like the exact measurments just let me know and I will get one out and measure it for you.
I don't have a photo of one that I can find but mine are made of Sch 40 PVC pipe, the pipe and all the fixens run about 8 bucks a stand. If a piece gets shot and it breaks just throw it away and cut a new one. 1 8' piece of pipe makes one stand and it holds 20" card board. If you would like the exact measurments just let me know and I will get one out and measure it for you.
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I just use t-posts for the stand and conveyor belt to hang.
I just use t-posts for the stand and conveyor belt to hang.
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This is my new updated AR550 target with removable 12" side plates.
This is my new updated AR550 target with removable 12" side plates.
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Very nice skyking. Love your site mate, wish I knew it was around (if it was) when I was looking for a tumbler... ended up going U/S because everyone elses prices are crazy.
Sorry to hijack, back on track.
CamW thats a great idea, same goes for shoot4fun.
Very nice skyking. Love your site mate, wish I knew it was around (if it was) when I was looking for a tumbler... ended up going U/S because everyone elses prices are crazy.
Sorry to hijack, back on track.
CamW thats a great idea, same goes for shoot4fun.
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I really like that set up! I have tried the t posts with wire and clothes pins and have issues with the wind. how does the plywood and just 2 clamps hold up in windy conditions?
I really like that set up! I have tried the t posts with wire and clothes pins and have issues with the wind. how does the plywood and just 2 clamps hold up in windy conditions?
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Here are a couple pics of some stands I made for paper targets. Light weight, portable, and easy to make. If you don't glue all the parts together(some will have to be glued), they will break down to a pretty small size.
Here are a couple pics of some stands I made for paper targets. Light weight, portable, and easy to make. If you don't glue all the parts together(some will have to be glued), they will break down to a pretty small size.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TN-MadDog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are a couple pics of some stands I made for paper targets. Light weight, portable, and easy to make. If you don't glue all the parts together(some will have to be glued), they will break down to a pretty small size.
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I like those a lot. Lightweight and portable. On a windy day you could use U-shaped rebar pieces to hold it in the ground.
I might have to build me a few of those! What did you do to the PVC end caps where the wood enters? Drill and cut?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TN-MadDog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are a couple pics of some stands I made for paper targets. Light weight, portable, and easy to make. If you don't glue all the parts together(some will have to be glued), they will break down to a pretty small size.
I like those a lot. Lightweight and portable. On a windy day you could use U-shaped rebar pieces to hold it in the ground.
I might have to build me a few of those! What did you do to the PVC end caps where the wood enters? Drill and cut?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RoosterShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RoosterShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
TN-MadDog said:
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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2694572
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2694572
