Target Frames

[Chefcook]

The gun club where I am a member is in some ways a little primitive. For me the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks so I will not embellish on that point. The club does not supply target frames or have blocks buried in the ground at marked distances for insertion of the basic general target frame I am used to employing. A quick and easy solution to this was Realty signs but those have recently been banned and deemed hazardous. One solution was I have used a fold-able saw horse that I have but I don't want to accidentally shoot holes in it and it is too low for close up pistol work. What I need is something I can construct of a durable material that will also fit easily into a little compact sporty car while being stable enough to hang a steel target or a paper target without the paper flapping in the wind as it does off my saw horse. Any ideas would be appreciated..

 

[jlgray]

this wont work for the steel targets but work well for the paper or cardboard ones. and the uprights can be as tall or short as you wish. one is a wood base and the other is a pvc base. the wood one is the one used at the club i occasionally shoot at.

wood stand
pvc base

 

[NIFT]

this wont work for the steel targets but work well for the paper or cardboard ones. and the uprights can be as tall or short as you wish. one is a wood base and the other is a pvc base. the wood one is the one used at the club i occasionally shoot at.

wood stand
pvc base

The wood stand design, above, is very similar to what we use with the following differences:

Make the stand out of 2x3 lumber (Menards has such) to save weight and size and money.
Space the legs 24" apart to accomodate both 18" and 24" backers and targets.
Rip a 2x3 (or scrap 2x4) to slightly thicker than 3/4"--the thickness of 1x2 furring strips used as uprights. These will be used as spacers.
Cut the above spacers to pieces slightly less than 2 1/2" which is the width of the 2x3. Make four of these spacers per stand.
The first spacer on each side is placed 1 !/2" from the side legs of the base (the width of a furring strip), and the next one at 3". Be sure to allow a slight amount of extra space so the upright "sticks" can be inserted.
This allows both 24" wide backers/targets and 18" wide targets/backers to be used by changing the holes in which the uprights are placed.
I recommend both construction floor adhesive and screws for assembly to stand up to weather and rough service.
Finally, drill 7/16" holes, vertically, through the stand legs near the end of the leg. Two holes, one each on opposite ends of each leg, suffice. These holes accomodate 12" steel spikes (also at Menards) that can be pushed or hammered partially into the ground to keep the stands upright in wind. Don't hammer them all the way into the ground, or they will be very hard to remove!

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[Indy_Guy_77]

These are handy:

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I've seen 'em at Walmart, too. Or a similar brand/product, anyhow.

You can put cardboard in 'em, or the corrugated plastic yard signs (yard sale, garage sale, or the cheaper totally blank ones)

-J-

 

[Leo]

I use a target stand like this. You can make it any size you want it. No steel hardware to make a ricochet problem

I am at a loss to why my pictures do not show up, the pictures are in the public album under my name. Sorry.

 

[wetidlerjr]

I use a target stand like this. You can make it any size you want it. No steel hardware to make a ricochet problem
I am at a loss to why my pictures do not show up, the pictures are in the public album under my name. Sorry.

Does this help ?

 

[Que]

I use this, but I'm looking for more stable supports. I can use paper or steel.

 

[esrice]

I use this, but I'm looking for more stable supports. I can use paper or steel.

Could you run 2 more furring strips trough the tubes that are the feet, parallel to the ground, for more support?

 

[Que]

Could you run 2 more furring strips trough the tubes that are the feet, parallel to the ground, for more support?

I meant more vertical support. The wood bends from the weight of the steel, but they are fine when paper targets are used. Bobcat Steel is making me some better supports.

 

[esrice]

I meant more vertical support.

Ok gotcha.

I still think your setup is ideal for someone who has to transport their targets to and from the range. You have the ability to run various drills just from that single stand. Very cool.

 

[Earl Sinclair]

I took a class this summer where they used some wire stakes similar to these:

Law Enforcement Targets, Inc.: TARGET STAND FOR MOUNTING 1" x 2" STICKS

A little expensive, but you do get six pairs and if you have some welding skills, they would be easy to make.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

I use this, but I'm looking for more stable supports. I can use paper or steel.

I like this option, but I may be biased!

 

[indyk]

my diy target stand

All you need is
1 2x4 1 long piece for main base 2 smaller for fold out supports for fence posts
2 screws
1 bendable bar or pipe
drill
2 fence post
rope
1 hammer to drive post in ground

I can hang steel paper anything to this and all the parts were in the scrap shed!!

easy to transport and takedown

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I use a cardboard box. It's about 12" deep and about 4' by 2'. I paste my Shoot-N-C targets on it and use paper clips to hold the silouettes (sp?) on it. I carry my targets inside it. Once all the sides are all shot up, I toss it and get another.

 

[Westside]

I use this, but I'm looking for more stable supports. I can use paper or steel.

Kimball Could you put two of the 2x4 tubes on the back side of the cross bar behind the furring strip tubes to make a stronger vertical support.

Then make a top bar that will hold three targets that mounts to it. Hint Hint....I wand a discount on mine for coming up with the idea.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

be easier to just cut some flat bar for you guys.

 

[Westside]

be easier to just cut some flat bar for you guys.

hell I can do that. Granted it won't be ar500

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Best/easiest option is to use 7/8"x7/8"x1/8" angle. Add rigidity and give a deflecting surface for the non hardened steel.

 

[Chefcook]

Lots of good stuff, I think I like Que's set up the best. Where can I find a base like that?

 

[Que]

be easier to just cut some flat bar for you guys.

Well, how long would it take to do it?