Hi: I’m going to be working on 2 VTAC barricades for local PRS and Gas Gun competitions this weekend. The typical cutouts on the VTAC barricade don’t lend themselves well to long distance matches. I’m considering just using squares and circles for cutouts, maybe 10”x10” or 12”x12”. Not sure about the bottom yet. Any input would be appreciated.
VTAC Barricade for PRS and Gas Gun Competitions
- Thread starter Rich_B
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Build it sturdy, build it strong.
Last club match I was at the barricade literally tore apart pulling screws out of the 2x4 end grain. Wobbly barricades aren't fun to shoot off of, since it just makes everyone use tripod rear.
Don't make ports so small that competitors are banging turrets against the top of the port or that you can't shoot off a bag (unless that's your intention).
Last club match I was at the barricade literally tore apart pulling screws out of the 2x4 end grain. Wobbly barricades aren't fun to shoot off of, since it just makes everyone use tripod rear.
Don't make ports so small that competitors are banging turrets against the top of the port or that you can't shoot off a bag (unless that's your intention).
Thank you for the reply. We will try to strengthen them up. Our plan is to have a frame that is anchored in the ground at stages that will have barricade inserts that go into the frame. That way you would have a sturdy base with inserts that can be swapped out.
I'll second what Sheldon said. One or 2 wobbly props a match aren't bad because they make you focus on a different skill(tripod rear, fat bag) but a whole match with that would make me not go back. As far as height take into account the size of different chassis, stocks, and scope height. It's ok to have to angle me gun to get it in the port but it need to be able to fit inside upright with a bag unless rear support is the point.
