jh3g Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My local club does not allow clay targets to be used on their pistol bays due to the mess that they create. I need to figure out targets that are quick to set-up, and can be used for shotgun practice. Specifically, I need to put some time on shooting and moving, and target transitions, so I need to setup 4-8 targets at a minimum. I've seen several types of steel knock-over targets (either hinged or non-hinged), but they seem time consuming to set up when I have limited time at the range. Can anyone suggest what they would use in these kinds of situations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Angle Iron on stands. I use 3 inch wide, 6 inch tall. I did get it for free though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I've see. Some guys buy plant hangers and put a small piece of steel on it. Check out this forum, 2nd to last post on the 1st page. http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=89877 Edited July 21, 2016 by prreed10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Tooth and Nail Armory has knockover steel plates for $27 each...add $7 for AR500. We use the AR500 ones for pistol and shotgun and they work great.Get the 6x6 and they are legal for USPSA, 3-gun, and practice. http://www.toothandnailarmory.com/product/TN566.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtielke Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I use the MGM auto poppers most of the time when I practice. Just set them on the ground and they pop right back up when you hit them. Also have some angle iron targets, they're really cheap to make but require reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh3g Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions. I was trying to minimize the amount of time I'm spending with a hammer pounding targets into the ground. I dig the idea of Auto Poppers. I have seen at least one person post pictures of short (12-18") sections of tubing that they used as targets, but I can't remember where I originally saw it (Doodie Project?). Anyone else seen this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschultz Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Mn3gun uses them for shotgun targets. We use thin wall and thick wall steel tubing and put them on a stand. They make great targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinT Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I've see. Some guys buy plant hangers and put a small piece of steel on it. Check out this forum, 2nd to last post on the 1st page. http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=89877 Taccom used to sell these, I've got a set...I don't see them on their website anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Shepherd hooks from the gardening department at Lowes or Home Depot and steel plates with a single hole near the top. Easy set up and tear down. Not a lot of weight to carry. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-64-in-Black-Forged-Shepherd-Hook-844525VG/205347006 Edited July 22, 2016 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziebart Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 A plate rack is great if you can swing it. I have been playing with a sawhorse type setup but made of steel tubing as a target stand. Would mimic 3 plates on a rack not require much nails, but still needs the shooter to reset. Problem I have is it isn't sturdy enough and one hit can take off multiple targets. Auto poppers can be ok, but the few times I have used targets like that or shepherd hooks I wasn't sure if I got all my hits. The practice partner was always quick to say he got his. I wasn't so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymuller Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I always use MGM auto poppers most of the time, when I practice shooting at home. I just set them on the ground to fix so that it may not move while I shoot. Every shooter has their favorite targets. This often, reflects on the shooter interest. So try this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Bravo Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Gunfighter targets sponsors alot of the matches here in MN and a bunch around the country, I have a bunch of their 4x4 flip targets that I use for both shotgun and pistol. Edited February 16, 2017 by 12Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) On 7/22/2016 at 2:59 PM, Flatland Shooter said: Shepherd hooks from the gardening department at Lowes or Home Depot and steel plates with a single hole near the top. Easy set up and tear down. Not a lot of weight to carry. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-64-in-Black-Forged-Shepherd-Hook-844525VG/205347006 I like these targets.......use them allot. BUT......another big thumbs up for gunfighter targets. I have a bunch of the 4" targets he sells....only mine are spring loaded which I really like as I hate going down range to reset when I am practicing. Well, not that I practice, rather, coaching my son when he practices. TIm Edited February 17, 2017 by TRUBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCKLST Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 7/21/2016 at 6:00 AM, Mark R said: Tooth and Nail Armory has knockover steel plates for $27 each...add $7 for AR500. We use the AR500 ones for pistol and shotgun and they work great.Get the 6x6 and they are legal for USPSA, 3-gun, and practice. http://www.toothandnailarmory.com/product/TN566.html These are the ones that I use as well. I use the 5"x5" for pistol and shotgun..Only takes a couple of minutes to pound into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James3Gunna Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 6x6 hinged steel knockovers are great.....like they said above quick to setup and easy to reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfvsgoat Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Red stitch targets made me and y daughter some targets for are shotgun practice. We have swingers being made that can hold steel plates or clays. The arms are interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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