my00wrx1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Looking for suggestions on protecting targets during rain so the match can continue. While we will have a small supply of weather proof targets and patches I was also thinking of getting some dry cleaning bags as a cheap backup, anyone have any experience or alternative suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Dry cleaning bags are so yesterday. MD’s are switching to heavier duty bags now. So much easier to lift paste and drop. ULINE sells them as well as shooters connection. I’m sure the SC bags are just ULINE in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 There are also those match shark things. They're a little pricey up front but they'll last pretty much forever and do a good job on keeping the target dry in most conditions. Another bonus is you can keep your pasters under your rain coat until you get to the target you're pasting, then kind of get under the overhang before you take them out. This makes your pasters last longer before they're to wet to use. A local guy developed them and has since sold the idea to the guys currently doing them. Because of that my local club got to use some of the first ones and they still use the same set after several years. I've shot a bunch of matches with them. It's not perfect, but I like it better then bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillChunn Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Racinready300ex said: There are also those match shark things. They're a little pricey up front but they'll last pretty much forever and do a good job on keeping the target dry in most conditions. Another bonus is you can keep your pasters under your rain coat until you get to the target you're pasting, then kind of get under the overhang before you take them out. This makes your pasters last longer before they're to wet to use. A local guy developed them and has since sold the idea to the guys currently doing them. Because of that my local club got to use some of the first ones and they still use the same set after several years. I've shot a bunch of matches with them. It's not perfect, but I like it better then bags. Disregard... Found it. www.matchshark.com At $17.50 each this would be a significant investment (and still get a bit shot up) over the $1 cost of the ULine / Shooters Connection bags. BC Edited February 19, 2021 by BillChunn question answered via google-foo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, BillChunn said: Disregard... Found it. www.matchshark.com At $17.50 each this would be a significant investment (and still get a bit shot up) over the $1 cost of the ULine / Shooters Connection bags. BC huh...I said they're a little pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On my side of the world, people have been using targets from https://www.facebook.com/NordicTarget-As-901650819958337/ for Matches when wet weather is expected. Not sure how COVID has hit him. We only put them up when rain is really coming. Normal tape or patches dont stick to them well, so we get his special tape too. This looks similar: https://www.doublealpha.biz/ca/ced-daa-uspsa-ipsc-waterproof-targets-500-pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my00wrx1 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 The match sharks are going to be out of our budget. How much use can you get out of a bag - I am guessing you would change it when you change the target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 So what we did a couple years ago was slightly angle the targets forward just a bit so rain doesn't stay on the face of the cardboard as easily and then cover with a cheap plastic garbage bag and binder clips them on there. We replaced every time we replaced the targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillChunn Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, my00wrx1 said: The match sharks are going to be out of our budget. How much use can you get out of a bag - I am guessing you would change it when you change the target? Ours lasted through the entire day. Targets underneath were changed but since you already have bullet holes in the bag and its a clear bag, just reuse it. BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Ihave seen a few clubs make small plywood toppers for the target sticks they are pretty small at about a foot or so front to back and just looking you would think they wouldnt do anything but in a light rain they actually work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A small "roof" might work if there isn't much wind. It is just more work than targets that work even when wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 CED/DAA makes waterproof targets. $675 for 500. You're better off using bags to cover the targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Patching targets that have bags on them is not my idea of a nice day at the range.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Water resistant targets are nice, I've shot a couple matches with bags and it's not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbradley Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 6:19 AM, Sarge said: Dry cleaning bags are so yesterday. MD’s are switching to heavier duty bags now. So much easier to lift paste and drop. ULINE sells them as well as shooters connection. I’m sure the SC bags are just ULINE in disguise. LOL, you would be wrong. Possible Uline is buying from same people we are as they are similar. I think when buying in bulk the pricing is similar. Cant buy just 1 or 10 at uline but you can from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 5:42 AM, stick said: CED/DAA makes waterproof targets. $675 for 500. You're better off using bags to cover the targets. Seems like that is cheaper than the cost of targets PLUS the bags,,, and less work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71Commander Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Go to Walmart and buy some clear spray enamel for 99 cents a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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