Posted: 2/2/2021 3:04:32 AM EDT
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I like shooting but I'm a working stiff, so on my free time I'd shoot on public land and at boxes. Last year I decided to build a target stand out of old 2x4's and plywood to do pistol practice. My goal was to make a freestanding unit that I can throw in the truck once or twice a week. I don't frequent this sub too often but I'm curious to see what y'all have come up with for those in a similar boat. I'm looking to make a few more, maybe some barricades. Attached File |
 How to Build a Target Frame |
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1 - 10ft 2x4 2 - shelf brackets with screws 2 - 3/8" x 6" carriage bolts with two washers and nuts Cut 2x4 into a single 6' and 4' piece 2 - 1x1x8' furring strip/ cut in half Cut each piece in half Mount the shelf brackets to the 3' pieces legs, in the middle. Clamp the two 2' pieces together and drill two holes for the carriage bolts through each. Mount one to the brackets and sink the heads of the carriage bolts into it. Mount the remaining 2' board on the carriage bolts and clamp the two 1xs between the boards. Staple cardboard target backer to the upright 1x1's. Eta: very much like Paul Harrell's video only mine can clamp the uprights. |
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Easy to build and easy to transport. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_Golf: Election signs work great for me. Drill holes in some 2x8 sections and you have a stand. easy to staple IPSC cardboard targets to as well. It all breaks down to fit in a car trunk.  Originally Posted By trails-end: Election signs work great. Ha never thought of that. I'll have to head into town and see if any signs are still up. |
 PISTOL EIC Target Frame I can fit 4 EIC targets wide on this frame. |
"If you can't get a hit at 300m, you gotta cover that ground. If you gotta cover that ground, it's gonna be a bad day for you." - CSM Merritt 10th MTN DIV CSM
US ARMY Distinguished Pistol Shot / 2020 All Guard International Combat Team
US ARMY Distinguished Pistol Shot / 2020 All Guard International Combat Team
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Originally Posted By drobs: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/41568/Hilbilly_target_stands_2_jpg-1807920.JPG SMERT |
"If you can't get a hit at 300m, you gotta cover that ground. If you gotta cover that ground, it's gonna be a bad day for you." - CSM Merritt 10th MTN DIV CSM
US ARMY Distinguished Pistol Shot / 2020 All Guard International Combat Team
US ARMY Distinguished Pistol Shot / 2020 All Guard International Combat Team
I've had great luck with these
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I like to go to Lowes and buy a few Shepard's hooks in various heights. Then buy a few AR500 plates Probably nothing bigger than 8-10". Toss in truck or trunk, take to range. During a cease fire/range cold, carry them out to desired distance, step on hook bases to set them up, hang plates, return to bench. Range Hot, enjoy the bang of your steel plates. I've done this at my home range behind my house and out at the Gun Club for pistol and rifle many times. Pros: takes up less space, maybe lighter, takes much longer to wear out. Cons: not good for grouping, unless you repaint after each grouping. I do keep a 5gallon bucket with cans of cheap white paint in the garage for touch ups. YMMV. |
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Originally Posted By Boom_Stick:
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