Uncle Rondog's Target Stand

[rondog]

I just built this one today. Borrowed the basic design from some photos I found somewhere.

The top part (target frame) is two standard 96" 2x2's. On both, cut off 6", then cut off 21". Screw/nail the two remaining long pieces and the two 21" pieces together to form a 24" square top frame. Screw/nail the two 6" pieces on the sides of the bottom for "feet".

The base is 2x4's, two pieces 27-1/4", one piece 20-3/4", and two pieces 36". Assemble together, and the target frame drops into the holes in the base.

(TIP - when assembling the base, if you sandwich a piece of cardboard on each side of the 20-3/4" piece, between it and the two 27-1/4" pieces, the target frame will drop in much easier.)

Cut a piece of heavy cardboard 24"x24", attach with drywall screws, staple your targets on and git to shootin'!

The base should last forever, but the frame will get shot up eventually, so it's easy to make several frames for replacements. Or make several bases and have several target stands.

This can also be easily redesigned to make it larger if you wish. I'm fixing to make a different version that's lower to the ground, for wind resistance and to put the bullet impacts lower on the backstop for fewer ricochets and better safety.










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[theGinsue]

I like it but the target frame and upright supports are too long to transport in my car. I found a plans for one online a while back that the guy made using PVC and wood. The entire assembly can be disassemble quickly and is easy to transport. The advantage of your version is that it will hold up to the heavy Colorado winds a lot better than the PVC version.

Now, if I could just find a version that combines the benefits of both versions I'd be set.

[rondog]

I like it but the target frame and upright supports are too long to transport in my car. I found a plans for one online a while back that the guy made using PVC and wood. The entire assembly can be disassemble quickly and is easy to transport. The advantage of your version is that it will hold up to the heavy Colorado winds a lot better than the PVC version.

Now, if I could just find a version that combines the benefits of both versions I'd be set.

After I shot those photos today, I made some frames for my gun club that are made from 2x4's, and only 48" tall. I'm going to make a slightly different base to hold that type of frame, I think I'd like the shorter version even better. Same basic idea, just the base will be made a little bit differently.

[Sixgun]

That is super cool. Looks like I have a little project this week.


Thanks alot, I've been looking to do something like this..

[PanamaDave]

How about a pic. showing all the holes in the Jeep liberty behind the target??? Thanks for sharing Ron.

I would leave it in the driveway for a few more days for the neighbors and passerbys to see. Probably effective for solicitors as well. lol