Portable Target Stands

[wctriumph]

Guys:

I want to build one or two portable target stands that I can break down, transport to the range and reassemble to attach cardboard backing to attach targets to. I saw some that you guys have made at the NorCO PUorSU shoots we did last year. I have an idea of what is needed but, if I can do this without the trial and error, that would be great.

What I would like is the dimensions and recommended material sizes that could be used. I have made some sketches but I am all over the place so I would appreciate any advise that you can offer.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

This what I use. Cheap to build and easy as well. I recommend a cinder block on the cross piece to keep it from being blown over.

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu24.htm

[Wulf202]

what I do is find old pallets and cut them down, put a cross bar in and use old fence boards as verticals. but I'm cheap.

[wctriumph]

Excellent guys, thanks. My sketches are a little more complicated than that but I will stick to the KISS principle. I have pallets at work and they are free for the taking but I will go with the PVC as it will be much lighter and no splinters!

Thanks again guys, much appreciated..

[merl]

I use steel fenceposts pounded in upside down. For hanging steel gongs I use a crosspiece at top.

[wctriumph]

For steel targets I have a simple design sketched out and I will use the steel parts of motorcycle crates that I will start getting in the shop next week and the two weeks after. I will be getting A LOT of deliveries in the next three weeks so plenty of material will be available.

In fact, I will have steel and wood available if anyone here can make use of it. I will just throw it away and send it to the recycle stations in any case so if anyone needs any, just PM me and I will let you know when I have it.

[rondog]

May I present Uncle Rondog's Target Stand. Heavy-duty, withstands multiple bullet strikes, and quite stable in the wind. Cheap and portable.

Side uprights are 48", cut a stud in half. The top piece is 24", bottom piece is 21". With three 96" studs, you can build two frames and only have a little bit of scrap.

The bottom is two pcs. 24" long, with a 20-1/2" piece in the middle (this base shows two little pieces of scrap, do it either way. Good use for the scraps from the uprights. It's just to help stabilize the vertical frame.). The legs are about 30"-36", make 'em whatever you want.

Longer legs hold up to wind better. The short 4ft. height helps with stability in the wind too.

Cut a 24" square piece of cardboard and attach, put the frame legs into the base, go shooting! I prefer thick cardboard, and attach it with short drywall screws, easy to replace.

I'm going to try using one of these without the cardboard for hanging steel plates in. These stands are quick, easy and cheap to make. Best to have a pickup for transport though, but you need a truck for all of your other shit, right?

Oh, if I didn't make it clear, the vertical frame and the base are two different pieces, they're not attached. The legs of the vertical frame just fit into the slots of the base, then come back apart for transport.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/targets%20and%20stands/DSCN3451-1.jpg

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[StagLefty]

This what I use. Cheap to build and easy as well. I recommend a cinder block on the cross piece to keep it from being blown over.

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu24.htm

I made one of these but instead of the block I drilled holes in the base support and use landscaoing spikes to keep it stable. JMHO

[ChunkyMonkey]

Or just grab old Realtor Sign, take out the metal sheet, and hang your AR500 plate. Done.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

I made one of these but instead of the block I drilled holes in the base support and use landscaoing spikes to keep it stable. JMHO

See you're way smarter than I am. Lugging a cinder block 1-200 yards is a young and stupid mans game.

[JohnnyEgo]

Buy an 8' firring strip at Home Depot. Cut it in half at a 45° angle. Drive each piece into the ground with a hammer. Staple cardboard. $2 target stand that you don't have heartbreak over when the idiots next to you blast it apart while leaving your target unscathed.

[wctriumph]

Thanks guys for all of the suggestions. I went and picked up the parts for two of the PVC version and will assemble after work tomorrow or the next day. The young lady at Home Depot was great and she cut the tubing and wood for me while I waited. I considered going the wood frame route as it would be pretty much free using motorcycle crates for the lumber but, I drive a Ford Expedition, not an F150 so my space for transport is limited (I do need room for guns and ammo). The PVC is more compact and much lighter and should last a good long while. I picked up some long U-bolts for anchors if it is windy, I will sharpen the ends and use a hammer to pound them into the ground. Cinder blocks and sand bags are a hassle beyond 25 paces.

Thanks again guys.

[smokeyradio]

I built this one out of scraps I have laying around. Two trips to Pawnee and works great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go3LnLW48a8

[ray1970]

If you go with PVC pipe, you can fill it with sand or water and cap it off to add some weight I you want. Kind if defeats the purpose if keeping it light weight though.

I made some simple ones out of metal and use the cheap furring strips for the uprights. They are light weight and easy to transport. Especially in the bed of my truck.

If it gets too windy I can just toss sand bags over the bottom middle part of the stand.

Sorry, no pictures.

[Great-Kazoo]

Drop by with some scrap steel and use the chop saw and welder. I have a bunch of folders on hand.

[SideShow Bob]

Mine are pretty much like rondog's, isn't it amazing how brilliant minds think alike ?
The only exception is that I use survey slats for the uprights so the 2x4s at the bottom are closer together to hold the the slats.

[Mick-Boy]

It's not a DIY solution but I've been using Rob Tackett's CPaSS (http://tacstrike.com/TARGET-CARRIERS/CPaSS-Target-Carrier.html) stands at home and at work for a few years now. They're a great option when space is a premium.

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[muddywings]

It's not a DIY solution but I've been using Rob Tackett's CPaSS (http://tacstrike.com/TARGET-CARRIERS/CPaSS-Target-Carrier.html) stands at home and at work for a few years now. They're a great option when space is a premium.

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wow-that's a reasonable price too. tag for when i have some $$$$; taxman bit me hard this year :(

[ray1970]

I made some simple ones out of metal and use the cheap furring strips for the uprights. They are light weight and easy to transport. Especially in the bed of my truck.

If it gets too windy I can just toss sand bags over the bottom middle part of the stand.

Sorry, no pictures.

Took a quick picture of one of mine today. There are three pieces of angle iron (one 18" and two 24") and two pieces of rectangular tubing (6" each) that the firing strips fit into nicely. A few small welds and you're done. I have about $9 worth of material in each of them.


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