Finally getting a range membership so Im looking to buy some steel targets. As I browsed the website, I saw the bolt holes and was reminded of something...
I've had limited steel experience, but twice I have seen the failure point be the attachment bolt... Somebody hit the bolt head repeatedly and the target ended up swinging by the other chain with a clearly visible hole where the other bolt was.
My idea/question: Why not weld a mounting point BEHIND the steel to attach the bolts so they are protected?
If the bolt head is the weak point, why not hide it behind the stronger steel?
Just thinking out loud, and it may have already been tried unsuccessfully.
I've had limited steel experience, but twice I have seen the failure point be the attachment bolt... Somebody hit the bolt head repeatedly and the target ended up swinging by the other chain with a clearly visible hole where the other bolt was.
My idea/question: Why not weld a mounting point BEHIND the steel to attach the bolts so they are protected?
If the bolt head is the weak point, why not hide it behind the stronger steel?
Just thinking out loud, and it may have already been tried unsuccessfully.