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For many years I’ve used Celotex (Fiber Board) for my target frame to staple my targets to. Well years and hundreds of rounds and it needs replacing. Can’t find fiber board anymore. What do you guys use for thesis purpose at home or at the range! Thanks, memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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At one of my clubs, we use 1/2 foam core from discarded trade show displays. It’s great stuff. You might have to dumpster dive your local convention center/ hotel.
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I use a sheet of plywood that has been cut into 20x24.
They take a lot of shots and even with the center shot away they still work.
I use duct tape to hold targets on and after several trips i take them off then put a new target on the board.
The stand is one of the older highway caution sign holders so it does not need to be stuck in the ground and when done shooting it folds up.
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I use the thick rubber horse stall mats found at tractor supply. Somewhat self healing, they last well.
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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At our club we use discarded campaign signs. They last a pretty good while and are free for the asking after elections are over
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cardboard?
I am..........disturbed.
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I like fur on my targets...............
T R U M P W O N !
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I use the thick rubber horse stall mats found at tractor supply. Somewhat self healing, they last well.
John John, I was just looking at them at a local store (similar to Tractor Supply)......thinking that may be good for my purpose. My wife and I discussed it about a week ago, and she didn’t think it would work well.....I’m glad to hear that it works well. I assume that you “staple” your targets to the mat! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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Thanks for all of the ideas, even the “furry” one. The groups may be a little difficult to measure on the “furry” target though!! m Though, if the bullet doesn’t hit exactly as planned... you could blame it on the target moving! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Cardboard.
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I’v used plywood before, but sometimes the plywood “splinters” back into the paper.....making measuring groups impossible! memtb
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You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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I use recycled election signs. They give the added satisfaction of punching holes in the signs of those I voted against.
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I use recycled election signs. They give the added satisfaction of punching holes in the signs of those I voted against. I may place the used election signs behind the target....a “two for one”! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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I’v used plywood before, but sometimes the plywood “splinters” back into the paper.....making measuring groups impossible! memtb Yeah, I've always used plywood. It works, but not the greatest. At our club, we use something like election signs. Its corrugated plastic that you can buy in sheets at home depot. It works pretty good and lasts a while. Seems like I'm always replacing the plywood and its heavier than the plastic sign material. More weight is sometimes better if you are shooting in the wind though.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I use the thick rubber horse stall mats found at tractor supply. Somewhat self healing, they last well.
John John, I was just looking at them at a local store (similar to Tractor Supply)......thinking that may be good for my purpose. My wife and I discussed it about a week ago, and she didn’t think it would work well.....I’m glad to hear that it works well. I assume that you “staple” your targets to the mat! memtb I use push pins to secure the targets. Target frame is 2 7/8 oilfield pipe sized to fit the mat. On the inside of the frame is 1 1/2” metal strap welded to the pipe. I secure the mat to the strap with bolts, fender washers and locknuts. John
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I use the thick rubber horse stall mats found at tractor supply. Somewhat self healing, they last well.
John John, I was just looking at them at a local store (similar to Tractor Supply)......thinking that may be good for my purpose. My wife and I discussed it about a week ago, and she didn’t think it would work well.....I’m glad to hear that it works well. I assume that you “staple” your targets to the mat! memtb I use push pins to secure the targets. Target frame is 2 7/8 oilfield pipe sized to fit the mat. On the inside of the frame is 1 1/2” metal strap welded to the pipe. I secure the mat to the strap with bolts, fender washers and locknuts. John Geez, I was going to ask if the rubber mats didn't make your target stand heavy but I guess with the rest of the construction, weight is not an issue! Mine is 3/8 plywood with aluminum angle iron frame, I have to transport it to and from the range and carry it to set up.
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I use cardboard in all my target frames, when I get a supply of large cardboard cartons I cut them to fit the different target stands so I always have a supply. The target stands are marked with a Sharpie as to the size cardboard that fits each. For a lightweight easily transportable target I hot glue spring clothespins to all four corners of cardboard and clip the backer to orange fiberglass driveway marker stakes.
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Go by construction job sites pick up scraps of OSB
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I use the thick rubber horse stall mats found at tractor supply. Somewhat self healing, they last well.
John John, I was just looking at them at a local store (similar to Tractor Supply)......thinking that may be good for my purpose. My wife and I discussed it about a week ago, and she didn’t think it would work well.....I’m glad to hear that it works well. I assume that you “staple” your targets to the mat! memtb I use push pins to secure the targets. Target frame is 2 7/8 oilfield pipe sized to fit the mat. On the inside of the frame is 1 1/2” metal strap welded to the pipe. I secure the mat to the strap with bolts, fender washers and locknuts. John Geez, I was going to ask if the rubber mats didn't make your target stand heavy but I guess with the rest of the construction, weight is not an issue! Mine is 3/8 plywood with aluminum angle iron frame, I have to transport it to and from the range and carry it to set up. Blacktailer, I’m lucky, as these are a permanent set-up. Our bench for our little range (100 and 300 yards) is right out the back door! One of these days I’m gonna build a lightweight, portable, setup for long range shooting. We’ll have to drive a mile or so to shoot long range! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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