Making Own Steel Targets

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Making own steel targets.

Steel targets are one of the most effective training aids a shooter can have at his her disposal. 9 ways to hang steel targets. This video shows you the process of building a simple shooting target that is made mostly from shop scraps. If done right steel targets can be an invaluable training tool and an incredibly fun shooting accessory.

Who s buying the pieces. Diy targets ringing steel. These targets do not stop most bullets you will still need a backstop to catch your bullets these targets are not invincible. Sure you could go to your local sporting goods store and buy a steel target but i m typically broke so making my own targets from recycled materials was the ideal choice for me.

Steel targets make for a cleaner range and more efficient range visits due to the time saved from setting up targets and checking to see if you hit the target. There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to make steel targets. First buy a steel plate or if you d like make your own. Diy steel target stands using rebar and turnbuckles 5 photos share five 1 2 inch by four foot rebar three closed ended turnbuckles two turnbuckles with a hook on one end one u bolt.

A look at some different ways you can mount steel targets and some of the respective pros and cons of each approach. The advantages of steel targets go way beyond just the cool sound they make when hit. All of our steel is proudly made in the u s a. I m not handy or patient so i purchased a 0 5 inch thick ar500 steel plate that s 8 inches in diameter.

Why did i build my own reactive targets.