CrashDodson Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 In a lot of IPSC match video I have seen they use a sliding target. A target that moves from one side to another on a tract or something similar. Does anyone have some pictures/videos/details on these contraptions? would like to build one but not sure where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carloslima Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Some use a cable with the targets hanging from the cable, others use a metal bar as hanger for the targets. The metal bar (or L shaped bar) as a hanger is mutch better; do not deform or loose shape during the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode1337 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 This is probably not what you're looking for, but I made a junky wooden track with a wheeled target stand. Only set it up to roll maybe 12-14'. Was amusing though. Also, my club is purchasing the cheapest "Running Man" target from Action Target. Might be an option if your club has some extra cash. https://www.actiontarget.com/products/portable-runner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thats kind of the idea im going for. I would need it to survive a uspsa major match. Im guessing somewhat like a rollercoaster works. I would build one out of steel i imagine. Just need to find some pictures of such a contraption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode1337 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 A roller coaster setup would be good. Could have a better incline and would probably prevent the wheels from binding like I encountered. Folks with the materials and skills to set stuff like up are impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Garage door track and wheels, weld up your own railroad track and a skateboard to ride inside it. Also, ensure it’s the kind of target you will inherently need to carefully aim and prep the trigger for. Or put it right up in your face. If it’s a “hammer multiple rapid shots at 7yd” kind of situation, Johnny D class *will* shank one a low and shoot your tracks. If it’s going to be a fast target, put it really close. Bullets bending tracks are bad. If the mover fails partway through the match you have to toss the stage, so build it extremely well. Edited May 17, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I built one with a steel trolley using in-line skate wheels and a 40 foot wood track on an incline. Here are a couple of pictures of the trolley and the target holder along with the release hook. I made the target holder wide enough to use two targets and you could have it charge you and shoot with out shooting the track up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Very cool. Does weight alone keep the trolley on the track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 The track I built has 2 inch side boards. The extra horizontal wheels act as bumper guides. The weight is to add momentum and to be heavy enough so the target stays upright. It will handle a bit of wind and not tip over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, MemphisMechanic said: Garage door track and wheels, weld up your own railroad track and a skateboard to ride inside it. Also, ensure it’s the kind of target you will inherently need to carefully aim and prep the trigger for. Or put it right up in your face. If it’s a “hammer multiple rapid shots at 7yd” kind of situation, Johnny D class *will* shank one a low and shoot your tracks. If it’s going to be a fast target, put it really close. Bullets bending tracks are bad. If the mover fails partway through the match you have to toss the stage, so build it extremely well. Garage door track is a good idea. I might give that one a go. Could offer some protection for at least the front part of the track with some angle iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Speed is determined by how steep and how high the incline is to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CrashDodson Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 how did you get it to come to a nice stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 also how did you activate the trolley by opening then window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, CrashDodson said: how did you get it to come to a nice stop? I used a tapered piece of wood that gradually got thicker at the end and the friction stops it. The wood is narrower than the wheel base of the skateboard. 1 hour ago, CrashDodson said: also how did you activate the trolley by opening then window I had a weight attached to the trip cable, held in place with a pin, when you open the window the pin was pulled and the weight dropped releasing the latch. Edited May 17, 2019 by mchapman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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