quietgunner77 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Hey guys ; Have any of you tried these Steel challenge training banners yet ? I wonder if it's worth spending more than 200 dollars in all 8 stage. The concept seems very strong, and the banners are at scale, so they look really good. Thanks for any input on this ! Edited April 11, 2015 by quietgunner77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 PM me if you want any specifics ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 ZackJones has a set ... and I'm never giving up mine ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Interested in reviews also Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I have a set I think I may have been customer #1. I haven't said too much about them because I want to keep them a secret . For me they are a great product. Since using them my times have steadily dropped. I will post a follow up tomorrow showing stage times over the past few matches. I've been shooting Rimfire pistol and rifle for most, if not all of 2015, so I'll post my stage times tomorrow. They are very easy to setup and use and I'm very pleased with them and the support I've gotten from Nimitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgunner77 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks a lot ZackJones for your input. I shoot limited, and I'm always on the look out for ways to improve. I do dry fire almost every day, and have notice my draw times dropped. But then I saw these and I though; " wow this is it ". I just order 4 stages today and can't wait to get them. P.S. If you can post your before and after times, it will be much appreciated. Edited April 13, 2015 by quietgunner77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Here's times for the stages I have shot over the last couple of months. In some cases I've made dramatic improvement and in others incremental but I do believe they are helping. Five To Go RFPO 2-21: 31.80 3-21: 16.61 RFRO 2-21: 17.49 3-21: 15.12 Smoke & Hope RFPO 2-21: 16.33 3-21: 12.75 3-28: 11.74 (Division stage win) RFRO 2-21: 13.75 3-21: 12.52 3-28: 11.93 Pendulum RFPO 2-21: 18.44 3-21: 16.89 3-28: 15.80 RFRO 2-21: 16.41 3-21: 18.46 (had a bad run) 3-28: 16.36 Roundabout RFPO 2-21: 12.97 3-21: 14.67 3-28: 11.96 RFRO 2-21: 13.65 3-21: 13.81 3-28: 11.40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truborshooter Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Any other updated reviews on this product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgunner77 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Hey Truborshooter !! I have been using the banners for about a year now and I have to say, I think they do work. My times have dropped significantly and by no means, I'm not as fast as KC or MAX etc... Primarily i shoot limited and in last month match I was 4th overall and first place in limited. Scores are in practiscore. ( Hansen Steel ) Punta Gorda Florida. There's another match this Saturday and right now I have Five to go set up in my living room. I have all 8 stages by the way. In my opinion, they do help with your dryfire routines. Steel Challenge Scores.html Edited August 30, 2016 by quietgunner77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Link to the product so i can get specifics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Www.SteelShootBanners.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truborshooter Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 thanks for the reply any problems with them? the grommets on my set don't match up anywhere near the wall layout drawing or anywhere near with each other some are off as much as 1.5 " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgunner77 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Your right; the holes don't line up with each other. What I did was, I set up the hooks to where they line up with some holes in all the banners, and if the banner is a little " floppy " I use blue painters tape and tape the banner to the wall. I learn to live with it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) I couldn't purchase them-- I live and compete in the desert. Those green backgrounds confuse me too much. Seriously, though, it's a great idea. What's the width? Might be good for practicing in the garage during the winter months. EDIT TO ADD: Okay, nevermind, I found the size in the ads. Is it possible to buy a double sided banner to save on costs? Edited August 31, 2016 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truborshooter Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 jkrispies, the have different backgrounds from dark green to yellowish fall leaves, but your focus should be on the steel only so blocking out the backgrounds may be a good thing Yes the banners themselves are really great. the widest banner, Accelerator and Smoke & Hope have a spec'd grommet width of 96", mine are around 93 3/4" and the banner itself extends another couple of inches on either side quietgunner, so if I sell you Florida boys a couple of canvas awning for your boat for $260 and neither actually fit per my own spec's, then tell you the fittings are only off by about 1/4" but some are over 1 1/2 inches and then ignore your complaints, you boys would be fine with that and just tape them down? Hey I got a couple of boat awnings for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 What I did for any holes that didn't line up is just use a hole punch to make the holes where I wanted them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Just thought I’d revive a zombie thread to say these banners are great. It took me awhile to get around to buying (half of) them, and I wish I’d bought them a long time ago. FWIW, my secret to happy mounting is to permanently attach each to a 2” stick (like we use on paper target stands) and I just screwed some long drywall screws into my garage wall at the appropriate height, with the appropriate distance marked on the floor. I simply hook the stick onto the drywall screws and swap out the banner(s) onto the screws based on what I want to train at the moment. Speed Option has its own spot because it’s a funky height. Very efficient this way. I’ll probably eventually get the other four banners when I can afford it. Edited January 18, 2018 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docdobbs45 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I ordered a while ago, finally setting up, lost instructions, which do you stand 5 feet away and which 10 feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flageo Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I have all 8 banners and have found them to be very helpful. I have them set up in my garage. I live in Florida and when it is too hot or raining I can still practice. Great product. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 On 7/16/2020 at 9:19 PM, Docdobbs45 said: I ordered a while ago, finally setting up, lost instructions, which do you stand 5 feet away and which 10 feet? 5 to Go, Smoke & Hope, and Speed Option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Glad to see they're still being made, wish I knew about these during winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I still use them and really enjoy them, especially the stage and classifier uspsa ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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