Steel Gong Built - Feedback Requested

[CanuckR]

Tubular nylon works really well for holding up gongs. I have a gong thats seen well over 1000 rds of 223 and everything else and the nylon is still holding up. Its definitely taken its fair share of hits and bullet shrapnel. The nylon is attached to a pair of eye bolts.
I would imagine that old seat belt junks would be very similar.

 

[langbanger]

I shoot an 8x10 ar500 plate. 180 grain sst from my 30-06 hardly made a mark at 100 yards. 180's from 308 even less. 70 grain vld match from my 223 leave it smooth as a baby's butt. I had lots of fun drilling through it! A buddy got some scrap for me, I hope someday I can get a little bigger piece to set out at 1000. I'm using rope to hang, have lots of extra on hand, if it breaks, just cut off and re tie.

 

[supernova]

That's a massive target for 100-300 yds! It'll be fun though.

 

[gps]

That's a massive target for 100-300 yds! It'll be fun though.

What can I say? I don't like to miss

 

[bjamin]

Looks pretty sturdy, I wouldn't want to be the guy to lift it. Well done!!

 

[duncansuds]

8x10......sounds good for 1000 to me! After all, aren't these all sub moa rifles?????

 

[hometownhero]

8x10......sounds good for 1000 to me! After all, aren't these all sub moa rifles?????

Here I thought everyone was shooting half to quarter moa with every gun they have. Maybe I should be doing some more internet reading.

 

[langbanger]

8x10......sounds good for 1000 to me! After all, aren't these all sub moa rifles?????

Ya, I just wanted a larger one in case my friends decide to come along

 

[arcticcathonda]

In the mountains there are days I have trouble staying on a 66% IPSC at 1000m!

 

[illae]

I've got some 1/2" AR500 steel gongs (6" and 8") that I've hit with everything from .22 up to .338 Lapua - barely any divots in the metal, and definitely zero bulging on the backside. I've got a 3/8" 32" tall one on the way, for out to 800 yards - can't wait to take that out.

 

[shootemup]

Use an old tire - bolt the two top corners of the plate directly to the inside rim of the tire. Stablize the tire by filling the bottom with sand and/or hammer a piece of rebar through it. Lasts forever.

 

[Gunnerlove]

Look at what Accuracy First is selling.

it is a better mouse trap.

 

[sheephunter]

Look at what Accuracy First is selling.

it is a better mouse trap.

Like the Caldwell I suspect the "s" hooks wouldn't be satisfactory and could benefit from being replaced by a clevis. I also wonder with the legs basically right in the line of fire.