Gonged out... be ringing this bad boy tomorrow

Hitzy said:
What if I moved the plate to hang 6" behind the stand..... would that keep it from getting cut up as quickly?
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That would defeat the purpose of the shrouding around the gong or metal plate.
The CFO is the one who mandated shrouding to prevent splatter from exiting the shooting bay, when using solids.
Apparently, it doesn't happen on steel, (using shotguns and lead shot).
Using that logic, I recall Bearchild Potts nearly had the inspector convinced that CAS shooters, who use lead bullets only, didn't need to shroud their targets, but that attempt failed.
 
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Please posts pics after a shooting session. I anticipate the a bit of a gong show regarding the condition of that wood...

Are you planning on shooting SP or FMJ? Large or small calibre?
 
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The Cold Lake Kid said:
That would defeat the purpose of the shrouding around the gong or metal plate.
The CFO is the one who mandated shrouding to prevent splatter from exiting the range the shooting bay, when using solids.
Apparently, it doesn't happen on steel, (using shotguns and lead shot).
Using that logic, I recall Bearchild Potts nearly had the inspector convinced that CAS shooters, who use lead bullets only, didn't need to shroud their targets, but that attempt failed.
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This is my range.....no CFO to answer to.
 
EL34/6L6 said:
Please posts pics after a shooting session. I anticipate the a bit of a gong show regarding the condition of that wood...

Are you planning on shooting SP or FMJ? Large or small calibre?
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The 3/8" AR500 plates that CanAm sells are rated for "up to .308 at 100m" so probably everything up to that at 100m, probably move it out to 300m for the magnums. It will be shot with everything from lead, to FMJ, Barnes solids, steel core/steel jacket surplus, but probably not with the SS109 stash.
 
The Cold Lake Kid said:
OK Hitzy, that'll work!
I'm doing my shooting at EOSC, so we have to be careful and follow all the rules.
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The last milshoot i was at there (last year) Lou got hit with some pistol shrapnel while we were standing around waiting for our relay....he was fine though, didn't even break skin lol
 
The Cold Lake Kid said:
As Aviator says, find some old used conveyor belt, cut it and screw it to the inside of the frame, covering the wood.
We have done that to all our shrouds and find it lasts for several seasons of Cowboy Action Shooting.
Have a look at our website, www.ovmcowboys.ca and you'll see some examples.
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Went to your website and read the "Why I don't shoot cap n' ball" story. I was laughing out loud, my daughter kept asking what was so funny.
 
you should also use an other way to attach to the plate . It looks to be straight up and down ! It should be angled to deflect the shrapnel down and away . You could get a rickashay back in your direction.
If you hang it from the back side you should be all good . Use a bolt straight through the plate with your attachment point behind .
 
I use an old tire to hang the plate. The tire contains the 'shrapnel' very well, and lasts a long time. Depending on your circumstances or tire size, you can bury the bottom of the tire in the ground, stake them, or build a base. And, scrap tires are free from your local tire shop.
 
EL34/6L6 said:
Please posts pics after a shooting session. I anticipate the a bit of a gong show regarding the condition of that wood...

Are you planning on shooting SP or FMJ? Large or small calibre?
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haha lol X2 that wood is gonna be gonzo!
 
I'm truly amazed about the construction and the 'bad boy' announcement. Don't really know what else to say! Maybe back to the drawing board?
 
radmacks said:
Canadian tire folding metal saw horse $11.99 on sale every couple of weeks, mine have taken tons of blasts
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And didnt a guy buy one. And after the first shooting looked like it was in a Claymore strike?

Id rather deal with a new piece of lumber, than jagged mangled up steel metal.
 
Yeah, i want it to last a bit, have to trailer it to the range which is a pain, want it to stay there for a season at least. You guys convinced me i need to hang it back behind the stand a bit so it doesn't shred first session, glad I posted before going out. Next is to grab some used tires as that seems like the best idea put forward.
Point of the thread was CanAm sells these....just a plug for them in case you are struggling lol
Kaboom plug too..... that #### is awesome lol.
 
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Hitzy said:
Yeah, i want it to last a bit, have to trailer it to the range which is a pain, want it to stay there for a season at least. You guys convinced me i need to hang it back behind the stand a bit so it doesn't shred first session, glad I posted before going out. Next is to grab some used tires as that seems like the best idea put forward.
Point of the thread was CanAm sells these....just a plug for them in case you are struggling lol
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Why not re design it that you can take it apart? Or take it apart and bring power tools and assemble it there?
 
OkayShooter said:
Why not re design it that you can take it apart? Or take it apart and bring power tools and assemble it there?
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We have tons of scrap PT 2x8 and 2x6 so yeah, once it's there no problem to rebuild it on site with tools. It's our land, we are just kind of getting everything set up this year. Built a bench, some portable target stands, now a gong. I thought the 2x8 legs would last for a bit, but apparently not. It's not gonna be hard to add a piece on so it hangs a bit behind the stand to make it last.
If I can get this one worked out, we will get a few more as there is 400 yards to play with.
 
Your quick links and small clevises won't finish your day of shooting.

You will need some grade 70 minimum chain , bolt it to the back side of your plate.

There is a lot of whipping going on when that thing takes a hit.



The angled legs don't take much shrapnel, but my snap hooks didn't make many shots , had to switch them out.

Used quick links for my smaller gongs and they didn't make it either.
 
What about the steel shackles I got in there, would it be better to replace the top quick links with those? The chain is pretty thick....I think it should be OK?
 
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