Nitrider Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I run a new Steel Challenge club and have been generously given some "hand-me-down" plates to start with. They are great (for now), but I want to upgrade them as soon as possible. Who makes the best Steel Challenge kit right now? Features I care about in no particular order: -Price -Ease of transport -Best "ringing" steel -Safest design (to minimize spalling) -Most durable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezra650 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Check these guys out. I have a 12 and 10" target of theirs and love it. I also believe the hook style hanger and targets are the way to go. My practice plates are setup with the spring/bolt system and had I found this website before hand I would have bought my whole set here. Easier to change plates/disassemble and rings better. Use my referral link and we both save $10 off any order. [Admin: quasi-ad link deleted. Please PM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezra650 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 If anyone else is curious the site I linked is for ShootingTargets7. Look them up, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stango424 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 MGM targets is who our club has been using for at least the last 10 years. They will last a club a very long time. We shoot 4 stages twice a week for 30 weeks a year and they have been great. The hanger is really the only wear item and the new design they have makes it user serviceable without having to send the cap back in for warranty replacement. The stands also stack really well for storage. These targets also ring pretty well and we haven't had any injuries from splatter. I use the Shooting Targets 7 set for my personal use and they seem to be a pretty decent value as well. I have only had them for a year and a half so they don't have near the rounds our club steel has but I don't think I would purchase them for club use as they don't seem as durable. I use the MGM stands instead of the ST7 stands though. These also ring pretty well and I haven't noticed issues with splatter either. Pretty big difference in overall price but I believe MGM will have a discount for clubs getting new supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Grizzly Targets has some interesting steel challenge packages, may be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrarian Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) I use shootingtargets7 for home use. Not sure if it is best for club/matches. You might go through a lot 2x4s. Edited September 4, 2020 by Umbrarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneTrueAndre Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Idk brands but I can def say DO NOT get the one piece targets, or the spring mounted ones. They are really dead, noise wise, so if you hit them square on the center the "ding" is barely audible with my electronic headphones. We use them in practice and it makes me question myself like 1-2 shots later as my brain processes "wait that was 4 dings not 5 did I...hit...it...?" Get the ones where the targets are simple circles/rectangles with a big ol' hole to mount on the well. Mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenshooterMclass4lyfe Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Can’t go wrong with MGM targets. They’re a great supporter of the sport plus they make great products with American steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundEye Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 MGM sets the standard! They’ve got a no hassle warranty and the support all the shooting sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywizzle Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I like GT Targets. Karl is a great guy and sponsors many matches in the North East that I've been to. He is located in central PA. https://www.gttargets.com/steelchallenge.htm Brian covers ringing steel challenge targets in his book, and how if your waiting for the ring, you are losing time. The important thing is what you see, not what you hear. I struggle with calling my shots, but it's my goal. He was at the big match and didn't hear the ring on a target so he re-engaged. He had hit it the first time, so he made the conscious decision to ignore the rings and just call shots. I believe he shot a personal best after making that adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now