Swinging targets - need to buy or build one

[The Baron]

My recent match experience tells me I REALLY need to work on my skills with swinging targets. I'm looking for any help or advice on how to build one or possibly where to buy one. If I built it myself I'd prefer to use wood, but I do have a fabrication/welding shop I use who could make one from steel if I had good plans for him. Any plans, photos, links or words of wisdom are welcome!

 

[caperbound]

Crappy tire usually has several varieties for 22s that are cost effective. How long will they last is another question.

 

[The Baron]

What I'm looking for is a frame that I can mount a standard IPSC/IDPA cardboard target on and have it swing in a left-right (or vice-versa) arc while always presenting the full face of the target. Does that make sense?

 

[raks]

Ken Reed at - http://www.parmarng.org/freeidaho/

Many free prop designs, the 'Rocking Target' is likely what you're looking for. I have also seen designs made of wood & PVC. Sharpen up yr search skills and you will find them online!

 

[jamiebob]

Canadian tire ones dont last. Maybe put 1000 Rounds of 9mm and have had to weld it a few times now. But got a shooting tree from action targets it was 4x (400$) as much but i must have 10000 rounds on it from 9mm, 45 and 12g. not a lick of problem. Action targets are not cheap but built to last a life time.

 

[ianst]

The website raks suggested has some cool props including the swinger.

 

[PorkNBeans]

good link. thanks for posting.

 

[The Baron]

Thanks raks! I printed those plans and am going to get a price from my fabricator. If he can do it for a reasonable cost I'll go for it.