jmbrowning
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Trying to make our informal shoots a little more fun with "man" on "man" shoot-offs. I say "man" because the wives will be participating also.
I was looking for a dueling tree in rimfire. Should make for some cheap fun. I was thinking about a six-paddle tree for a 30 second shoot period. Looked on the internet and found a few targets.
Qualities I am looking for are:
low price
quality
easy to transport (don't want to leave them at the public range)
maybe upgradable to centerfire pistol
did I mention low price
Would it be easier to make my own? Where can I get the appropriate armor plate and plans?
How many of you all are using dueling trees with centerfire versus rimfire? Does rimfire have enough oomph to bring the centerfire paddles around or will I have to get both sets of paddles?
http://www.mgmtargets.com/dueltree.htm
costs $420 for 4 paddles and $500/6 paddles, 500 brinell (rifle ok)
looks nice but also is very pricey, shipping is included
http://www.metaltargets.com/DuelingTrees.htm
$100/4 paddles $130/6 paddles, $8/each paddle rimfire or centerfire
need to buy the paddles separately and shipping not included
can buy as a 3-in-1 combination target for rifle/pistol (paper hanger, IPSC/hostage taker armor plate, dueling tree)
http://www.speedwelltargets.com/DT.htm
$175-450
not much info on these on their website other than prices
http://www.outwestmfg.com/products.html#duelingtree
$79.95 + Main Target Base
The Dueling Tree comes with (4) 4" steel plates which swing side to side when hit. An extra set of four targets may be purchased. These targets are good for .22 ammunition only.
price is right, rimfire only. do i need more than 4 paddles?
http://www.marksmansmart.com/subproducts.asp?catID=39&subCatID=1131
Hoppes dueling tree, prob rimfire only, cheapest at $30+
is it worth the money?
Leaning heavily toward the Hoppes tree myself and forget about using expensive centerfire ammo. Only problem is everyone will have to bring their own 22LR autos. Another reason to buy a new gun!
Thanks in advance for all your opinions!
I was looking for a dueling tree in rimfire. Should make for some cheap fun. I was thinking about a six-paddle tree for a 30 second shoot period. Looked on the internet and found a few targets.
Qualities I am looking for are:
low price
quality
easy to transport (don't want to leave them at the public range)
maybe upgradable to centerfire pistol
did I mention low price
Would it be easier to make my own? Where can I get the appropriate armor plate and plans?
How many of you all are using dueling trees with centerfire versus rimfire? Does rimfire have enough oomph to bring the centerfire paddles around or will I have to get both sets of paddles?
http://www.mgmtargets.com/dueltree.htm
costs $420 for 4 paddles and $500/6 paddles, 500 brinell (rifle ok)
looks nice but also is very pricey, shipping is included
http://www.metaltargets.com/DuelingTrees.htm
$100/4 paddles $130/6 paddles, $8/each paddle rimfire or centerfire
need to buy the paddles separately and shipping not included
can buy as a 3-in-1 combination target for rifle/pistol (paper hanger, IPSC/hostage taker armor plate, dueling tree)
http://www.speedwelltargets.com/DT.htm
$175-450
not much info on these on their website other than prices
http://www.outwestmfg.com/products.html#duelingtree
$79.95 + Main Target Base
The Dueling Tree comes with (4) 4" steel plates which swing side to side when hit. An extra set of four targets may be purchased. These targets are good for .22 ammunition only.
price is right, rimfire only. do i need more than 4 paddles?
http://www.marksmansmart.com/subproducts.asp?catID=39&subCatID=1131
Hoppes dueling tree, prob rimfire only, cheapest at $30+
is it worth the money?
Leaning heavily toward the Hoppes tree myself and forget about using expensive centerfire ammo. Only problem is everyone will have to bring their own 22LR autos. Another reason to buy a new gun!
Thanks in advance for all your opinions!