Non Steel Reusable Shotgun Targets?

[Sniffer]

Unfortunately my Club doesn't allow steel targets (unless at a sanctioned event or distance - I think 300M is the closest which is not really feasible for a shotgun) which is their policy as the CFO has passed the range for them.

Anyways what are my options for non steel shotgun targets? I am guessing not much apart from clays (which are one time use).

Shotguns are pretty devastating for most things so anything non steel probably wouldn't hold up long but if there are any options I am all ears.

 

[Suther]

What sort of a target/shooting are you doing? Slugs? Buck? Birdshot?

There is a variety of self- healing plastic targets, some hang like gongs, others are intended to be shot on the ground...

 

[The_Shmoo]

One of the shotgun matches I attended many years ago used sections of 2x4, like 18" tall, as knockdowns. Easy to set, easy to replace, you shoot them, they fall over. Spraypaint one end orange for some pizazz. With the target loads, unless you unload with the super extra giga turkey choke, they usually last through a squad.

 

[BattleRife]

Conveyor belting will survive a lot of hits, and will bounce enough with bigger and/or slower bullets that you can tell you hit it.

 

[Cteve]

Rumber....if you can find it.....essentially its mulched tires formed into molds making various planks, cubes or shapes. super durable and dense material.

 

[brybenn]

If using slugs a 3 gallon pail of sand works fine. Shoot thru the lid. Duct tape fixes it for multiple range outings
Plus you can reclaim the lead

 

[Old Ranger]

Many years ago shooting was more fun! Our local Lions club (Monkton Ont) ran a Thanksgiving Day shooting match in the local ball park. 22 rifle and center fire on bullsye targets at 25 and 100 yds and shot gun at playing card sized squares at 25 yds. # of pellet holes won the turkey. 12 guage shells supplied so everyone was shooting the same ammo. Full chocked Model 12's ruled supreme.

I have also been to shoots that held "chainsaw matches". 2x4 's implanted in the ground at 10-15 yds and you shot as many shots as necessary till it was severed.

I know a little off topic BUT it was fun!

 

[0faustus0]

Well, I still use some good old fashion tin cans to have some fun ...... and they normally hold up to a couple of rounds of shooting .... and they are "free" .....

 

[0faustus0]

Or I buy a 24 pack of 500ml water bottles ..... not really reusable .... but they are fun to shoot .... they make a nice splash depending with what you are hitting them with ....

 

[call2arms]

I purchased reusable “clay pigeons” and stands from prophet river. They are fun targets when set up on the ground. Only used birdshot but seemed not to cause excessive damage

 

[mmattockx]

I've used paper plates stapled to a stake with birdshot. They survive a number of rounds unless you're quite close, you can get plates for cheap at the dollar store and they are easy to clean up afterwards.


Mark

 

[Sniffer]

What sort of a target/shooting are you doing? Slugs? Buck? Birdshot?

There is a variety of self- healing plastic targets, some hang like gongs, others are intended to be shot on the ground...

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I have a couple of those and its been a while since I used them, I might take them out and give them a try but I suspect their longevity wont be great with shotgun (mostly birdshot but also some slugs and buck)

 

[Sniffer]

One of the shotgun matches I attended many years ago used sections of 2x4, like 18" tall, as knockdowns. Easy to set, easy to replace, you shoot them, they fall over. Spraypaint one end orange for some pizazz. With the target loads, unless you unload with the super extra giga turkey choke, they usually last through a squad.

Thats not a terrible idea. Kinda like the metal pipes that Range Rabbit sell.

I will give this a try - thanks!

 

[Sniffer]

Conveyor belting will survive a lot of hits, and will bounce enough with bigger and/or slower bullets that you can tell you hit it.

Makes sense, I assume you hang it off a target stand?

 

[Sniffer]

Rumber....if you can find it.....essentially its mulched tires formed into molds making various planks, cubes or shapes. super durable and dense material.

Damn, that sounds like it might work (goes off to search) - thanks!

 

[Sniffer]

I purchased reusable “clay pigeons” and stands from prophet river. They are fun targets when set up on the ground. Only used birdshot but seemed not to cause excessive damage

I could find the stands on Prophets site but not the reusable clays, what were the made from?

 

[call2arms]

I could find the stands on Prophets site but not the reusable clays, what were the made from?

Rubber. Maybe 3/8” thick

 

[Sniffer]

I've used paper plates stapled to a stake with birdshot. They survive a number of rounds unless you're quite close, you can get plates for cheap at the dollar store and they are easy to clean up afterwards.


Mark

That is one of the most budget friendly options I have seen and there are lots of options for size. I will pick some up and give them a whirl - thanks!

 

[Big Bad]

I doubt there's a self healing target that will last long under shotgun fire. For that sort of thing, I use sheets of disposable cardboard or, most often, the clays intended for skeet shooting.

 

[call2arms]

Surprisingly the birdshot doesn’t make it through. Don’t use birdshot for home defence