Kory Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yesterday I set up a mini "Smoke and Hope" mock up in my living room. Using scaled down aluminum plates and an airsoft gbb pistol. FUN FUN FUN. I went through at least 200 BB's in no time flat. (pieces of those things are everywhere now, they break when hitting the plates) I would like to rig the simulated stop plate with a sensor so I can actually time the runs, but I have no idea how to do such. (any links or tips?) I am looking forward to letting some non-shooting friends give it a try. It should be much less intimidating than real shooting, and they might get an idea of what I spend my Sunday mornings doing at steel matches. Trying to explain what a steel match is, hasn't worked very well so far to convey the experience to non-shooting friends just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 SWEEEEEEET!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Wow, I wish you were MY next-door neighbor!! I'd be over there every day!! (I'd even bring my own BB's!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I, too, have a gas-powered G17. But I was wondering if there are any health hazards (esp. to small children) on the indoor use of the gas, HFC134A? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 How much does your stop plate move when you hit it? You might be able to use a limit switch. Here's one from radioshack http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...%5Fid=275%2D017 If you hang the plate at the top, mount the limit switch at the bottom of the plate. When the plate is hit, it will contact the limit switch. Just wire it so it closes the connection. Use the appropriate cable and plug for your timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 mcoliver, HFC134A propellant is of no danger what so ever to children or adults. That is the same propellant used in the new asthma inhalers. Shoot away. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 mcoliver,HFC134A propellant is of no danger what so ever to children or adults. That is the same propellant used in the new asthma inhalers. Shoot away. Dan Great! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDATOR Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi, Here is a link to the system that we use for our version of Steel Challenge in the UK. http://www.combatsheep.net/shooting/stop-plate.htm The LED mentioned in the circuit diagram is typically mounted to the plate post and blinks on when the plate is hit and the timer stopped. A typical set up also has LEDs on the primary plates as well. This is great for a RO as is stops the "I'm sure I hit that plate" dispute. (No light, no hit). It's also good from a spectators view point as thay can see the lights go on as the plates are shot. HTH, Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kory Posted September 29, 2004 Author Share Posted September 29, 2004 He he he I knew I couldn't be the only one. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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