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I started setting up a little 3 gun course
6/27/2011 9:40:43 AM
Don't make fun I'm new to this type of shooting.
Also, the video is sideways and I can't figure out how to rotate it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_Q82CPTkk
Also, the video is sideways and I can't figure out how to rotate it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_Q82CPTkk
6/27/2011 10:17:14 AM
Ok fixed the sidewaysness
6/27/2011 11:03:49 AM
Looks fun. Shooting plywood gets expensive doesn't it?
6/27/2011 11:27:35 AM
Yes, It was a few pieces of scrap I had around. I'm a metal fabricator and I have a CNC plasma cutter so I'm trying to decide bt buying self healing targets and buying some AR500 plate and cutting my own steels. I want steels but I can't find a good supplier for armor plate.
suggestions
suggestions
6/27/2011 8:56:51 PM
Don't forget to watch the muzzle when you sling the rifle. Looks like a neat course though.
6/27/2011 10:25:15 PM
Originally Posted By theteacher95:
Yes, It was a few pieces of scrap I had around. I'm a metal fabricator and I have a CNC plasma cutter so I'm trying to decide bt buying self healing targets and buying some AR500 plate and cutting my own steels. I want steels but I can't find a good supplier for armor plate.
suggestions
Yes, It was a few pieces of scrap I had around. I'm a metal fabricator and I have a CNC plasma cutter so I'm trying to decide bt buying self healing targets and buying some AR500 plate and cutting my own steels. I want steels but I can't find a good supplier for armor plate.
suggestions
Wideners has an assortment of cut plate that is very reasonable.
Make your own target stands.
6/27/2011 10:52:57 PM
Er, where's the shotgun? 
Looks more like Magpul training practice than 3 gun..
Ok, crap, both of my comments sound like I am being a douche, sorry about that. Let me try that again.
Course looks ok for a 2 gun stage. I like your use of non-standard shooting positions.
Try not to sweep your cameraperson with your rifle when you transition, The best bet would be to let it hang in front of you, keeping positive control of the muzzle when you transition. All organized matches have a 180 rule for a reason.
+1 on wideners steel, it's awesome.
Looks more like Magpul training practice than 3 gun..
Ok, crap, both of my comments sound like I am being a douche, sorry about that. Let me try that again.
Course looks ok for a 2 gun stage. I like your use of non-standard shooting positions.
Try not to sweep your cameraperson with your rifle when you transition, The best bet would be to let it hang in front of you, keeping positive control of the muzzle when you transition. All organized matches have a 180 rule for a reason.
+1 on wideners steel, it's awesome.
6/28/2011 10:10:03 AM
Originally Posted By barrysuperhawk:
Er, where's the shotgun?
Looks more like Magpul training practice than 3 gun..
Ok, crap, both of my comments sound like I am being a douche, sorry about that. Let me try that again.
Course looks ok for a 2 gun stage. I like your use of non-standard shooting positions.
Try not to sweep your cameraperson with your rifle when you transition, The best bet would be to let it hang in front of you, keeping positive control of the muzzle when you transition. All organized matches have a 180 rule for a reason.
+1 on wideners steel, it's awesome.
Er, where's the shotgun?
Looks more like Magpul training practice than 3 gun..
Ok, crap, both of my comments sound like I am being a douche, sorry about that. Let me try that again.
Course looks ok for a 2 gun stage. I like your use of non-standard shooting positions.
Try not to sweep your cameraperson with your rifle when you transition, The best bet would be to let it hang in front of you, keeping positive control of the muzzle when you transition. All organized matches have a 180 rule for a reason.
+1 on wideners steel, it's awesome.
Thanks for the input. I need to get some barrels so I can incorporate the shotgun at the same time. Any advice on where to acquire said steel?
6/29/2011 9:29:18 AM
I don't see AR500 on their website but they do carry AR400. Call these people and ask if they can get it.
http://www.bmgmetals.com/products/hr_cs_abrasion_plate.php
http://www.bmgmetals.com/products/hr_cs_abrasion_plate.php
6/30/2011 9:06:40 AM
If you're going to have targets fairly close like that you're probably better off just using cardboard targets with the rifle.
You really don't want to shoot steel targets with a rifle closer than about 75 yards.
For pistol targets, as a metal fabricator just use some 3/8" or 1/2" mild steel that you have laying around. It won't last
forever, but if you make the targets so they drop and aren't fixed they will last a long time. I have mild steel targets that
are five years old, get shot at least once a week by about 20-25 shooters, and still look fine. This is with pistol only,
an AR will go right through mild steel like its not even there.
The cost of AR500 is so high you can make the mild steel targets three or four times and still be ahead. As far as finding AR steel, any of your
normal steel suppliers should either have it or be able to get it. I've bought several 4x8 sheets over the years from my local
suppliers. It will break your heart when somebody shoots all that expensive steel up with some steel core or penetrator rounds, you
really have to check people's ammo. Be sure to be sitting down when you get the quote on a sheet of AR500 plate.
You really don't want to shoot steel targets with a rifle closer than about 75 yards.
For pistol targets, as a metal fabricator just use some 3/8" or 1/2" mild steel that you have laying around. It won't last
forever, but if you make the targets so they drop and aren't fixed they will last a long time. I have mild steel targets that
are five years old, get shot at least once a week by about 20-25 shooters, and still look fine. This is with pistol only,
an AR will go right through mild steel like its not even there.
The cost of AR500 is so high you can make the mild steel targets three or four times and still be ahead. As far as finding AR steel, any of your
normal steel suppliers should either have it or be able to get it. I've bought several 4x8 sheets over the years from my local
suppliers. It will break your heart when somebody shoots all that expensive steel up with some steel core or penetrator rounds, you
really have to check people's ammo. Be sure to be sitting down when you get the quote on a sheet of AR500 plate.
7/1/2011 6:58:21 PM
Looks good. what part of VA
