DIY Steel Target Stand
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- If you are someone who goes out to public land where it's legal to shoot, or even private land where you've got permission (or you own it), you need a portable, easy to set up stand. If you're doing so in hilly terrain, then the standard target stands won't work because they're made to go on level ground. I've designed and tested a DIY steel target stand that can be set up in hilly terrain and it exceptionally stable. Take a look.
I just made mine tonight. I used black iron pipe cause it was cheaper than galvanized. Cost me $120 for everything. Way more than the $50 mentioned here but I still love it. Thanks for the video!
Thanks dude this is exactly what I was looking for
I made one very similar except made the legs our of rebar. Cheap and easy to replace when needed
Hey man! I was next to you on the range in Livermore today. I enjoyed our chats about rifles, reloading, etc. I do hope you get around to doing some reloading videos, especially if you have a chance to explain your process and what tools or techniques helped you squeeze those groups. When you mentioned your Science of Recoil series, I was thinking, “Wait... have I seen that?” and sure enough, it was exactly what I was thinking of. Since I didn’t say it earlier: well done sir!! Very impressive work. This target stand is great too! Cheers!!
Hi Russell! Was great chatting with you today. If you ever want to stretch the legs on that 7 Mag, let me know and we'll see how far we can get you to hit with it.
@@TwoMinutestoTarget Thanks! I really appreciate the offer! I'm definitely interested in learning more about long range shooting, so I may just have to take you up on that offer! Maybe when you have an outing in mind, email me at rjenkins95928@yahoo.com ? Looking forward to it, thanks!
Genius I have to say I am making my own good video.
Awesome setup will be copying it.
I make my "bushing" out of PVC pipe. Drill and tap a 1/4" hole, thumbscrews to screw in and dig into crossbar so the target does not move.
Also, tarred bank line to hang targets. Bolts instead of hooks and hang from them.
That’s is super cool !
Very well done
4 legs better then 3... 2 on the back rotatable and held from shifting by a bushing
Hi was wondering if you could provide a parts list?? Can I pick these parts up at Home Depot or lowes? Looks like a great set up. Thanks for sharing!!
You can sort of see it in the video, but it's:
- 3 x 3/4" galvanized pipe - threaded - exact length is dependent on what you want to do. I have 24" and 36" versions
- 2 x 3/4" galvanized elbows - threaded
- 1 x 1" galvanized T fitting - validate this at the store. I think I used 1" T for the middle leg in the back. Outside diameter of 3/4" galvanized is 1.05" and outside diameter of 1" pipe is 1.305. The 3/4" should easily slide inside, allowing the movement you see in the video.
- 1 x 1" pipe - length is dependent on how long your leg segments are
- 1 x 1" aluminum tube - length is dependent on how long your leg segments are
- Something to use as a pin to hold the aluminum tube inside the 1" pipe for the rear leg. You can find these on Amazon for boat trailers, etc.
- 2 shaft collars for the 3/4" cross bar. As mentioned, the standard outside diameter of 3/4" galvanized is 1.05", so you will need something with an inside diameter larger than 1". You can go 28mm metric and I think they may 1 1/8" inside diameter. Look to see what is economical. Also, buy more than you need in case you hit one. These are also on Amazon, but you can also do a search for 28mm shaft collar on Google and find a bunch.
All but the the last two are available at just about any local hardware store or Home Depot.
@@TwoMinutestoTarget thank you very much. I did see it in the vid but wasn’t 100% sure. Now I can take this list to Home Depot or ACE and get what I need. VERY APPRECIATED!
Great design. Think it would work with aluminum?
Use a hose clamp or zip tie
8:52 it's called a set collar.
What length and size pipe do you use for the rear leg?
Brother that’s an awesome set up but you must have been a firefighter that I worked with back in the day..
Can you say Over Engineering? It’s a target stand, you can do the same thing with rebar, baling wire!
And leave it there so you don’t have to go set it up every time!
Best DIY stand yet, but how much did it all cost for parts?
It's all hardware store parts, so nothing all that tough to get (or expensive). You can do the basic stand with screw-in elbows for less than $50.
@@TwoMinutestoTarget Interesting, that’s actually not bad, I’m definitely gonna have to build one on my free time. Thanks for the video. Every stand I’ve build/rebuild so far all ended up falling apart.
Would you be willing to share how many adjusting holes you made in the back leg.
I put 5 in the 1" galvanized pipe and 7 in the aluminum. Key thing here is that the 1" aluminum fits perfectly inside the 1" galvanized pipe. 3/4" galvanized pipe WILL NOT fit inside the 1". Also, you'll see that I had a short 1" galvanized pipe that I used as and extension (along with the second T fitting). All this together gives me as much flexibility as I'll ever need. As an aside, tomorrow I'm testing my DIY target hit indicator under live conditions with both my 6mm and 300. Excited to see how it does!
I live in Alaska, so shipping is a problem. Any suggestions for where to purchase the actual steel plate?
My recommendation would be to check with metal fabricators to see if they have any AR500 and can cut you a plate
@@TwoMinutestoTarget THANK YOU!
How much does this whole thing weigh? I really like the idea and may copy it this weekend
A little too much for hoofing a quarter mile or so with a 70 lb target in tow. I actually have all the parts for an aluminum version, but haven't tried it out yet.
@@TwoMinutestoTarget I made one! It weighs in around 10lbs, WITH the 8" steel plate. Alu rod and plastic 3D printed connectors.
@@urgamecshk That seems about right - I'm using my big one with either my 20"x12", 24" round or 33" square plates. The last two SUCK to haul over terrain!