Long Range Target and Stand

[TangoKilo]

I have been working on a project for a couple months now to make/get some nice long range targets.

The target itself is Ar500 steel 3/8" thick from a fellow out of the states. He cuts them with a water jet and they are excellent quality.

The stand is scrap 1" square tube scrounged off a buddies farm. I did the engineering, grinding and paint. He did all of the welding.

The whole setup breaks down into 4 pieces for easy transport and storage. The two "A" frames come appart from the top rail and the chains disconnect from the top rail to remove the target.

What do you think?
How can I improve the stand?

And my long range shooter!

Tk

 

[GunBoy]

Dame nice, Not just the Nice gun You got, but Nice Target setup.

 

[ceriksson]

Great setup!

Can you easily change targets?

 

[apapro]

Nice work!!!! You asked for more ideas............Make it a bit wider and then add extra attachment points for smaller / different targets??!!!! You can also try and overhang targets off of the end??!!

I used the classic old swing set and with all the attachment point there is i can use it with my .22 lr all the way to the .338 Lapua to whatever distance you like!!

Just my 2 cents!!!

Good Luck
Paul

 

[TangoKilo]

Great setup!

Can you easily change targets?

Yep!

The chains can be easily removed from the top rail via quick link.

 

[Obtunded]

Nice set-up!!

The gong would be perfect if the diamond were replaced with.....

 

[TangoKilo]

He was in Maui, who dosen't have a little fun in Maui!!

Besides he is your problem... not mine!

 

[Boomer]

Nicely done, the only suggestion I might offer is the addition of adjustable legs so that the stand makes firm ground contact without you having to fuss about looking for a level piece of ground.

 

[grunt19]

Great looking set up you have there. What are the mesurments of the target.

 

[shawn]

Does the guy you got the target from have a website? I might be interested in picking up one of these.

Shawn

 

[X-fan]

Nicely done, the only suggestion I might offer is the addition of adjustable legs so that the stand makes firm ground contact without you having to fuss about looking for a level piece of ground.

X2
I always seem to be up against some sort of ugly hillside.

I use Cambodian tire synthetic straps to hold the gong in stead of chains...Bullets pass right through.

 

[Jeromeo]

You'll have to redo the whole thing... I'll give you some pointers. First off, pack it all up and ship it to my address.... We will start there.

LOOKS GREAT. I really want to build something similar. Nice rifle too!

 

[rnbra-shooter]

Tell me about AR500, anybody who has shot on it....

Will 3/8" AR500 stand up to being shot at close range (say 3000fps bullets)? Does it get gouged by each bullet, failing after a few hits in the same place, or is it better than that?

(I've tested some AR400 as a last-chance bullet deflector to protect some electronic gear from stray shots; since I can't try AR500 without ordering a full sheet I am wondering how much more bullet resistant it is.)

 

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(not my picture)

ar500 shot with a 50 bmg at 100 yards

 

[Mystic Precision]

TK, Nice job. As to suggestions, make the stand out of AR500

Nothing worse then a bullet off course taking out your upright.

For the few times I use a gong, I make the frame out of 2X4's. Dirt cheap. I can assemble as I don't weld. Absorbs a lot of bullet hits without failing. Easy and quick to replace.

I have a friend who can weld and is all set up for metal work so to him, steel is an easier way to go.

Most shooters will find lumber easier to fabricate.

as for the plate, I believe that we shot at some AR500 gongs a few years back with some monster cartridges. One memorable shot diassembled the target/stand and flung a 12" gong some distance backwards.

It didn't even leave a mark on the steel surface. NOW THAT IS TOUGH STUFF.

Jerry

 

[X-fan]

Tell me about AR500, anybody who has shot on it....

Will 3/8" AR500 stand up to being shot at close range (say 3000fps bullets)? Does it get gouged by each bullet, failing after a few hits in the same place, or is it better than that?

(I've tested some AR400 as a last-chance bullet deflector to protect some electronic gear from stray shots; since I can't try AR500 without ordering a full sheet I am wondering how much more bullet resistant it is.)

Have you priced a full sheet?
Also worth noting is that you should cut it with a water jet.

I got a 1/2"X12"X48" for $250.00 and was happy to get it.

It looks so nice I'm a'feard to shoot it!

Just realized my gongs cost as much as one of Jerry's beloved Stevens actions!

 

[LloydM]

From post #14 - how thick was that sheet? Also, any idea as to what type of bullets those were?

 

[TangoKilo]

Tell me about AR500, anybody who has shot on it....

Will 3/8" AR500 stand up to being shot at close range (say 3000fps bullets)? Does it get gouged by each bullet, failing after a few hits in the same place, or is it better than that?

(I've tested some AR400 as a last-chance bullet deflector to protect some electronic gear from stray shots; since I can't try AR500 without ordering a full sheet I am wondering how much more bullet resistant it is.)

In all fairness, I have never had the chance to shoot AR400, so I cant comment on how they compare. The plate that you see in the picture has seen a couple dozen rounds from 6.5,308 and 270 at 1 and 200m. Hardly a scratch visible.

Some bullets leave a small dimple ( 0.5mm deep X 2 mm across) a fresh coat of paint every so often and you will never know they are there. I'm sure that this plate will with stand thousands of rounds without a problem. Keep in mind, the plan is to shoot it between 300 and 600m.