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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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