Gong height

[MartyK2500]

Hey guys, as most readers know im totally new to precision rifle (have not shot it yet)
In my slow winter days at work I have made a Rack, that is 36'' high from the ground.
The center of my gong is 22'' center from the ground, a 12'' round gong a buddy cut for me out of scrap thick metal (3/8'' thick)
Is 22'' center from the ground high enough?

 

[radmacks]

Pending on your shooting position. I personally try to shoot flat for longer ranges and shoot downward for shorter ranges. Height is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[.284]

Mine hang a bit higher but I really don't think it will matter too much as long as there is no brush in front of it

 

[ultimate_monkey]

seems fine to me. as long as it can swing and ring then height doesn't really matter much.

 

[MartyK2500]

Cool thanks!
I have also purchased many king links (the screwable removable links) for on the spot chain repair, and have plenty enough chain.
I have made the rack out of black pipe used for gas lines.

Rad macks, shooting flat from a prone position (the position I will most likely shoot out to 500-600 with) would mean bringing the gong lower?
As when i'm on my belly my eyesight is quite lower than 24''.

 

[TacticalTeacher]

Now about hanging your gong(s)....

Watch your chain attachment points and supports all the way up to the racks. Some makers of the gongs set up the chain attachment in the rear so that the gong deflects the bullet spatter away and down from the chain points. Otherwise you might invite premature wearing of the links, chain, and the suspension hardware.

Life being perfect you want that gong on a different plane (remember them big words from high school Math class?), from the supports, the chain, the posts or uprights etc. That way the bullet spatter goes in all directions from the gong and does not compromise the integrity of the supporting materials.

Hope this helps!

Barney

 

[dfrombc]

Just another tip but I've found 3/8" galvanized steel cable to be very durable. I've managed to hit it with my 338 lapua from extended ranges and with a 45/70 within 100 yards. In 2 years I haven't managed to break a cable yet.

 

[MartyK2500]

Barney, I have everything on the same single plane lol.
I know my frame and chain will eat lots of splatter, we'll se how it holds up. Being a plumbing contractor, let's say my rack is made of steel pipe, and wasn't expensive to purchase with my accounts
As for the chain, I have used 3' of it, and still have 22' spare that i'll bring with me. I can't imagine .308 being too hard on that.

dfrombc, noted, if my chain setup fails too often on me i'll resort to this thanks