My modular target stand

RUDY850 · Mar 29, 2011

I wanted to make a target stand and this is how it turned out

The legs

The main support

The slip in side supports with cut outs for the slip in target holding boards

The target holding boards.Can be replaced easily if need be

Going together

DynamicPrecision · Mar 30, 2011

Good job -- nice, convenient design

ATBackPackin · Mar 30, 2011

Very nice and mobile.

Out of curiosity, I wonder how something like that but made with Trex or similar decking would work? I know it would pricier, but wouldn't splinter, warp, or crack. Now you have me thinking about doing something similar.

Good job.

Shawn

JoeMal · Mar 30, 2011

Great design, looks nice and sturdy. Personally, I've got a few stands using PVC pipe that only cost about $10 each but to each his own! Good shooting

bigfatdave · Mar 30, 2011

I like it!

Are those Popsicle sticks suspending the playing cards?

heron · Mar 30, 2011

Nice! Easy, light, and inexpensive. The only drawback I can see is that a flyer might take out one of the parts, but if that's a worry, then you could just bring spares. Also, you may want a way to sandbag it in windy weather.

IMARMED45ACP · Mar 30, 2011

I always thought it was a no-no, to incorporate metals; in a paper target stand. The stand itself looks great! Just wondering, any clarification would be greatly appreciated.

Owen Sparks · Mar 30, 2011

The basic saw horse is right up there with duct tape in general usefullness.

ColtPythonElite · Mar 30, 2011

Looks nice.

I made mine out of PVC and incorporated removeable legs. I drilled holes in the legs and use tent pegs to hold it down on gusty days. The whole shebang weighs less than one 2 x 4...LOL...I keep a joint of pipe and some unions around to piece in a new section for the occasional stray round that hits it.

RUDY850 · Mar 30, 2011

I like it!

Are those Popsicle sticks suspending the playing cards?

Yes. Popsicle sticks

RUDY850 · Mar 30, 2011

The only drawback I can see is that a flyer might take out one of the parts

Probably happen. I will take some extra target holding boards. They slide out so it wont be a big deal.

RUDY850 · Mar 30, 2011

I always thought it was a no-no, to incorporate metals; in a paper target stand

Not sure.But I did try to make it with the less amount of metal.

The saw horse brackets should be off to the sides enough not to get hit.And if they do I think it would go threw the are only made of a thin gage metal.

Got some wood screws in it but they are also off to the sides. The upper section is slide together

TxPhantom · Mar 30, 2011

If that's where you set it up, I hope there is nothing of value in that barn! :evil:

xcgates · Mar 30, 2011

How does it break down? As in, how big is it all packed up?

MattTheHat · Mar 30, 2011

I always thought it was a no-no, to incorporate metals; in a paper target stand.

Geeze, I hope not, my whole stand is metal. Thick, heavy metal. I like your design, Rudy. Looks nice and portable.

-Matt

RUDY850 · Mar 30, 2011

If that's where you set it up, I hope there is nothing of value in that barn!

The only thing I can shoot here were it is set up would be a BB gun

RUDY850 · Mar 30, 2011

How does it break down? As in, how big is it all packed up?

In this pic. 5 feet long 16 inches high 7 inches wide.Longer target holder boards can be added to have a hang over for hanging stuff like cans from a string

Just One Shot · Mar 31, 2011

Did you set it up there just for photos? That's not where you do your actual shooting is it?

IMARMED45ACP · Mar 31, 2011

MattTheHat said:
Geeze, I hope not, my whole stand is metal. Thick, heavy metal. I like your design, Rudy. Looks nice and portable.

-Matt

I know I got some rimfire, self resetting targets. Made out of 100% steel. I actually welded some of my own steel plate, targeting systems. I'll post a pick for you guys. I got a 22cal bullet trap, I use at home; its great for punching paper. Sometimes I'll put my old wet catalogs in it, to catch the rounds. Its quieter than lead hitting steel. The stand I commented on is great. I need to make me one. Later people.

RUDY850 · Apr 1, 2011

Did you set it up there just for photos? That's not where you do your actual shooting is it?

just for the photos and to see how it looked at a distance

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