Hanging plates?

[Tandem160]

How do most people hang plates? I've acquired three 3/8" steel plates from my brother-in law and I've hung them by chains. Problem is I occasionally hit the chains (top left). Is there a better solution? The steel was free. 112 yards, 5.56, BUIS, FMJ

 

[Tandem160]

Addendum: other than don't hit them... I get that!

 

[the1kidd03]

I've seen others suggest heavy rubber material such as semi tire flaps. You may put holes in them, but they'll take a bit more of it than simply a chain or rope.

 

[windellmc]

I have seen garden hose used in place of chains. It seems to take more hits before it fails.

 

[chezuki]

What kind of steel is that? Looks dangerously soft.

 

[scottka]

Looks dangerously soft.

x 2

Be careful

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

I use implement belt material. It's lasted for four years hanging a Bobcat steel IPSC steel target and is about to give up the ghost between the sun and rounds hitting it. Was pretty cheap and has worked well.

 

[THard6]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/bobcat_steel/119621-stocked_inventory.html

I would PM bobcat steel, and see if he has something stronger for you or i'm sure he can make you something to set it on!
just an option.. Great guy to work with!

 

[indychad]

Weld either a round rod (not the best due to recherché) or a narrow flat plat onto the hanger to take the place of the chains, and on the uphill side attach with method you have now. May need to weld the attachment, torch or drill a hole to attach. Still allows the target to swing.

 

[Classic]

When we used to shoot metal silhouettes we had a auto rim laying flat with a car coil spring welded vertically to the center of it and the steel target welded to the spring. Gave a nice wiggle when you hit it but stopped movin pretty quick.

 

[chadman]

I use a carabiner. Keep a couple extra in the range bag and if it breaks from swinging just replace it.

 

[chuddly]

i have to say that steel looks way to soft...but you can also use horse mat from rural king
here is a thread of some that i made
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...tmas_presents_for_shooters_steel_targets.html

 

[chuddly]

I use a carabiner. Keep a couple extra in the range bag and if it breaks from swinging just replace it.

i assume you have never shot one because it would blow right through them with no problem what so ever.

 

[jjohnisme]

When we used to shoot metal silhouettes we had a auto rim laying flat with a car coil spring welded vertically to the center of it and the steel target welded to the spring. Gave a nice wiggle when you hit it but stopped movin pretty quick.

Thats a really good idea! I am writing that one down...