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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2022 10:57:31 PM EDT
So, I took my 16" steel target out today and was shooting from 500 yards, and had trouble telling if I was hitting the thing. Problem is, even at that distance, it was very hard to hear. I had the Walkers electronic ear pro on, and I heard one hit... barely...
I wonder if it's because my target was resting partially in the ground. Basically, I set it upright with bent rebar on either "ear" and let the bottom sit in the dirt. Would it have been louder if hanging free, or something? |
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Posted: 10/9/2022 11:03:50 PM EDT
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At that distance, paint it white and use your spotting scope
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2022 11:44:25 PM EDT
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Hanging will definitely improve the sound. It will also allow the target to swing when hit.
What calibers are you shooting? 55 grain 223 will barely make a sound. Heavier bullets like a 69 or 77 grain make a lot more noise on impact. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2022 11:59:08 PM EDT
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308
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NH, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 12:15:40 AM EDT
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It ABSOLUTELY is going to make a LOT more noise if hanging than if stuck in the ground
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Posted: 10/10/2022 12:18:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: harrymank]
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I can hear hits at 900 pretty easy, my 500 yard target is hanging of the side of a pole but still gongs very well.
Edit: with 308 that is. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 12:51:49 AM EDT
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See, that's what surprised me. Couple weeks ago I hit at 700, heard it. This week, when I know I hit at 500 (because I heard it), it was barely audible.
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Posted: 10/10/2022 6:48:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sigman68: Hanging will definitely improve the sound. It will also allow the target to swing when hit. What calibers are you shooting? 55 grain 223 will barely make a sound. Heavier bullets like a 69 or 77 grain make a lot more noise on impact. this and get the thinnest steel that will hold up to your load at a given distance. For example at 1000 yards I use 1/4 ar 500 and can see it move when hit. |
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Posted: 10/10/2022 9:02:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rob01]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shinobi15: See, that's what surprised me. Couple weeks ago I hit at 700, heard it. This week, when I know I hit at 500 (because I heard it), it was barely audible. Was the 700 yard hung and not touching the ground? Hanging will definitely let you hear it better. Just think of a bell. If you are touching it and ring it its a dull sound but if it's hanging and you ring it then it rings loud and clear. Another option would be something like a Magnetospeed hit indicator. Not cheap but if you needed to see hits it definitely helps a lot. https://magnetospeed.com/products/t1000-target-hit-indicator |
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USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 9:40:48 AM EDT
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Hang it as a swinger so it can move and ring.
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Posted: 10/10/2022 12:09:31 PM EDT
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Target thickness, hardness and and size also matter.
The thinner the louder/sharper the ring, the thicker can be more of a thud. AR-500/550 tend to ring better than softer steel. Big target with small bullet equals small noise. |
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Posted: 10/10/2022 12:14:54 PM EDT
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hang it so it rings like a bell
5.56 gets hard to hear at about 400yrds 6.8spc, 6.5G, 308 and 30-06 CLANG it much harder 
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NV, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2022 11:57:19 PM EDT
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Damn, wish those were cheaper...
Well, both times the target was resting somewhat on the ground, but probably more so this last time when I was shooting at 500. Sigh... now I need a new stand... |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2022 3:16:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shinobi15: Damn, wish those were cheaper... Well, both times the target was resting somewhat on the ground, but probably more so this last time when I was shooting at 500. Sigh... now I need a new stand... Have you seen the rebar kits on the market? |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2022 6:30:25 PM EDT
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you mean like this?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023917733?pid=167338 i built myself a small one that's almost completely covered by the target itself, should get a picture of it. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2022 7:45:55 PM EDT
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found one...
https://imgur.com/a/LBDngE8 |
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