Target Stands

[mvriley315]

Looking for some ideas about how to make a target stand that is sturdy, easy to assemble at the range, and will fit into a trunk of a car. I am thinking of something that is going to be mostly used for handguns. I don't have a pick-up so I can't assemble at home that is sturdy and easy to set up at the range. Any suggestions?

 

[SSGSAD]

My brother, built some, MORE heavy duty, than what you want, but contact Pinshooter45.....

 

[kludge]

Cardboard box.

Or cut and notch some 1x3's and fit it together at the range, then staple carboard backer in place.

 

[brandonq2]

I have a few 1x2's about 4' long that I cut an angle on one end. Pound a couple into the ground the same width as a poster board that I use for a target backer, staple poster to sticks, and attach targets. When you're ready to go just rock 'em side to side and they come out fairly easily.

Best part is if you damage them beyond use, they're very cheap and easy to duplicate.

 

[Double T]

Make a tall sawhorse like set. Should be easy enough.

You could also potentially use pvc. Probably more expensive than two 2x4's. (2.75 locally)

Or you could always shoot at helium filled ballons.

 

[bluewraith]

Take a 2x6 a couple feet long, nail a couple of blocks to the top spaced just far enough apart to wedge a tall length of cardboard into.

Plastic corrugated sheeting (political signs, etc) with a couple of rods pushed into the holes work nice too. Rural King sells a "kit" for $8 that will give you an idea.. but I'm sure you can find plenty of the political signs littered among the road.

 

[netsecurity]

Looking for some ideas about how to make a target stand that is sturdy, easy to assemble at the range, and will fit into a trunk of a car. I am thinking of something that is going to be mostly used for handguns. I don't have a pick-up so I can't assemble at home that is sturdy and easy to set up at the range. Any suggestions?

You can use any 'For Sale' sign with frame, like the ones to sell homes, or take take signs that are sticking in the ground on the street corner. Tape your paper target on, and yer GTG. I have one in my trunk now, and a bunch of stick-on high visibility targets.

 

[VERT]

Here you go!

Materials:
1 - 8' 2x4 framing stud - $2
1 - 8' 1x2 furring strip - $1
8 - Deck Screws - $0.50

Cut the 2x4 into four 2 foot pieces. Square them up and screw them together. Leave a space to insert the furring strip. Cut the furring strip in half, staple card board and there you have it. It will tip over in the wind. My solution find a big rock and lay it on one side of the stand. Stand breaks down easily and fits fine into the truck of my car.

I accept wampum, ammo, cash, check or simple rep for using the copyright to this design.

 

[Spazstick87]

I would use 1.5 in pvc pipe and grab 2 elbows and then 2 pieces 3 ft long and then 2 pieces however wide you desire your target and then you can assemble at the range.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

Political signs make excellent target stands. Find someone who didn't win the primary and there will probably still be signs out.

 

[trapperDave]

political signs best use for them anyway

 

[williamnewman1]

i use pvc pipe structure with cardboard, super cheap and replaceable

 

[DialTone301]

We use a PVC base and either staple cardboard to the uprights or hang steel from the top board.

 

[sgreen3]

Here you go!

Materials:
1 - 8' 2x4 framing stud - $2
1 - 8' 1x2 furring strip - $1
8 - Deck Screws - $0.50

Cut the 2x4 into four 2 foot pieces. Square them up and screw them together. Leave a space to insert the furring strip. Cut the furring strip in half, staple card board and there you have it. It will tip over in the wind. My solution find a big rock and lay it on one side of the stand. Stand breaks down easily and fits fine into the truck of my car.

I accept wampum, ammo, cash, check or simple rep for using the copyright to this design.

I must say this target stand works quite well

 

[cow35f]

Make sure the political signs aren't still in somebody's yard!!

 

[SideArmed]

I made mine from PVC

50

Whatever you are going after in the classifieds, I'm gonna buy it.

 

[ATM]

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[avboiler11]

Build a Simple, Portable PVC Target Stand « Daily Bulletin

I've made two of these with 3/4" PVC and filled the bases with sand to add a little weight (though gravel, concrete, anything works). They work GREAT!

 

[peberly400]

I just use a Shepards hook and a metal target

 

[mcolford]

The signs like campaign signs, yard sale signs, etc. work great!