Nice idea.. but that is a ton of work to get the target to move only a few inches. I would do a smaller base, put a back stop a few inches back and use a back push contracting spring in the rear.. If the target would pop all the way down, and reset back up it would be worth the construction i feel. Lot of people don't have access to welders though.. So keep it up.
Not clear as to whether the 2x4 bracket comes with the target or if you welded the mounting bracket on. If it is welded after, isn't the hardness of the target lessened?
Nice idea for the nonwelders out there. Can i suggest though that you should replace the bungies with hooked end springs from home depot. This would allowseveral advantages such as no shredded cords, and the tension could be tailored to the calibers you use,like one for 223 and one spring for 45.it would also allow the target arm to retract more.your didnt really "react much".the springs are about $4 in the hardware isle
Bonjour, very cool. I'm making something like it at work out of tube steel (when the boss aint there!!!). Made a swinging target last month and it works great, I was worried about using tube steel for the frame but as yet no problems. We shoot at 25mtrs so I hope we're safe.
@fusil56300 whats the BHN of the steel? Just becareful when trying out new steel. I'd start with low energy calibers at longer distances before shooting too close with anything high powered. And make sure your eye protection is ballistic quality.
@NoMoreOp4....I dont know the BHN but its used to repair/build ships with. Its 22mm thick and the best parts is....its free. I've shot it with 38spl/9mm/45ACP and 44spl with out any proplems. Its the range rules you MUST have eye and ear protection at all times. We shoot from behind a waist high block wall at 25mtrs, and only shoot lead at gongs/steel, no injuries so far. Gonna sub now as I forgot to do it the other day !!!!
i wonder if you stick a small bungee cord on the bottom of the shooting rail to the back of the base would work instead of taking the chance on shooting them they would be under and out of the way,i dont know its an idea
Great job, would a horizontal 2x4 attached across the front work to add 2 more plates using this set up or would that make it too heavy? Thanx for the info!
Softer or longer bungee is need.
midkhan424 1 month ago
Nice idea.. but that is a ton of work to get the target to move only a few inches. I would do a smaller base, put a back stop a few inches back and use a back push contracting spring in the rear.. If the target would pop all the way down, and reset back up it would be worth the construction i feel. Lot of people don't have access to welders though.. So keep it up.
jcm151 1 month ago
Not clear as to whether the 2x4 bracket comes with the target or if you welded the mounting bracket on. If it is welded after, isn't the hardness of the target lessened?
archersfriend 2 months ago
@archersfriend The bracket comes with the target. I made no modifications to the target itself.
NoMoreOp4 2 months ago
Nice idea for the nonwelders out there. Can i suggest though that you should replace the bungies with hooked end springs from home depot. This would allowseveral advantages such as no shredded cords, and the tension could be tailored to the calibers you use,like one for 223 and one spring for 45.it would also allow the target arm to retract more.your didnt really "react much".the springs are about $4 in the hardware isle
crabtrap 2 months ago
Bonjour, very cool. I'm making something like it at work out of tube steel (when the boss aint there!!!). Made a swinging target last month and it works great, I was worried about using tube steel for the frame but as yet no problems. We shoot at 25mtrs so I hope we're safe.
fusil56300 3 months ago
@fusil56300 whats the BHN of the steel? Just becareful when trying out new steel. I'd start with low energy calibers at longer distances before shooting too close with anything high powered. And make sure your eye protection is ballistic quality.
NoMoreOp4 3 months ago
@NoMoreOp4....I dont know the BHN but its used to repair/build ships with. Its 22mm thick and the best parts is....its free. I've shot it with 38spl/9mm/45ACP and 44spl with out any proplems. Its the range rules you MUST have eye and ear protection at all times. We shoot from behind a waist high block wall at 25mtrs, and only shoot lead at gongs/steel, no injuries so far. Gonna sub now as I forgot to do it the other day !!!!
fusil56300 3 months ago
How about a short piece of angle iron covering the 2x4 just below the plate for low misses. Nice video, thanks
rekenhavoc1 5 months ago
i wonder if you stick a small bungee cord on the bottom of the shooting rail to the back of the base would work instead of taking the chance on shooting them they would be under and out of the way,i dont know its an idea
demka06 7 months ago
Great video man... I subbed just from this one... great detail in your explanation... Thanks!
Skragg101 7 months ago
Great job, would a horizontal 2x4 attached across the front work to add 2 more plates using this set up or would that make it too heavy? Thanx for the info!
zeekeziggler 10 months ago
thats awesome, thinkin bout doin one now :)
yahlbilly 10 months ago