I got some metal now need to figure away to hang it thinking of getting rebar and bend it in U shape and hang with chain I need something portable to take to the shooting range if possible post pics.

No pics, because I haven't built it yet, but similr need.

Steel plate with two updide down "U" hooks welded to the back, about 2/3 or 3/4 up and near the sides. Chains with "D" rings for fastening to support, last link holding plate by upside down "U" hook.

Easy, cheap to fix, can use any horizontal bar for support.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...ar/Search/true/Re_rifle_gong#Post6278502

http://www.gongshot.com/hanging-target-stand-with-14-ar500-steel-target/

http://custommetalprod.com/

Assuming you can drive out and setup your steel it doesn't get any cheaper or easier than this. Kinda bulky though but very solid.

need to see more pictures of some stands

The top cros bar has pieces welded on it where the legs slip on. So it comes apart in 5 pieces

2 T-posts, 4 foot apart with a notched 2x4 spreader so the weight don't sag 'em.....

These brackets sold by "Ace", and using your 1/2" rebar.



By aalf at 2012-05-04

Mine is portable, cheap, and very easy to obtain. Go to a thrift store and buy a couple of aluminum folding walkers. Use a light chain and carribeaners to suspend the gong between the handles. Get some paracord and tentstakes.

Tie the cord(6ft or so) to each leg and pound a stake in the ground. The setup is stable and takes about 2 minutes to set up. I have hit it with everything from .22lr to 416 Rigby.

Works great! I will see if I can dig up a pic of the setup.

I need to get in touch with Ace.

I take this set-up with me everyday...

Great ACE brackets..but we need a little more info!

http://www.acetargets.com/

Here you go....

yup..yup

highly recommend them too. Great anywhere you want to place them. level or uneven ground.

All these pics are from the shoot Scenar puts on





After Scenar and I took out some 6mm aggression..

corners on the way, Thanks

The link doesn't appear to be working. I can get the product button to work, but nothing else.

some very nice setups thanks for the ideas

Put this together this afternoon. Copied the Ace angle concept with 1/2" black water pipe. Fits 1/2" rebar inside or could use 1" EMT on the outside, as I did for the center span. 10" circle, legs are 5 foot long.

I'm using 1-1/2" fire hose to hang my steel. It lasts quite a while compared to chains and cable. Tractor Supply also sells 4" conveyor belt that can be spit into 2" strips and used the same.
I built a square A stand from 2 x 1 steel tube. I use a wood stand made from 2 x 4. My local range has built in target holders that work well for it.

Link doesn't work for me either.

Where would be a good place to look for used fire hose? I'm guessing that's rubber with a canvas-like sheath? The local fire trucks have a real good supply but the firemen get kind of uppity when you try to salvage a few feet from them...

18 wheeler mudflaps cut into 2" strips are the route I've taken

That's exactly what I've used for mine. They work well and the rubber soaks up direct hits but hits at the edge of the target spray shrapnel that cuts the rubber in two pretty badly.



I tried doubled over garden hose but it's a bit narrow for the 3/8" bolts. Nylon webbing stretches out too much. The rubber mudguard strips work fine for now but always looking to see if things can't be improved.