What to use when the targets run out... - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

wpage · 05-20-2010, 09:00 AM

Back of the impact area rack

todd51 · 05-21-2010, 03:50 PM

Wow Page, that is a nice set up.

AngelDeville · 05-21-2010, 04:02 PM

.22's and golf balls were just made for each other.

wpage · 05-22-2010, 02:07 PM

Here is one other lane a little overgrown with 150, 175 & 200 yard targets...

199er · 05-22-2010, 08:48 PM

I shoot most saturdays on a 200 meter Known Distance range at Ft Jackson SC. The range provide all the equipment (minus weapons of course) including spotting scopes, target frames, and silhouettes. I prefer to use my own targets and keep them in my shooting bag. Should I need to improvise a makeshift target I use a 8"x11" white copy paper, draw a cross (or an X) on it with a magic marker, and then stick a 1" or 2" orange target dot over the cross/X. If I run out of staples I use masking tape to afix the makeshift target to the silhouette. Should I not have my copy paper with me I just stick the orange dots directly onto the target silhouette.

firelegs22 · 05-24-2010, 10:38 PM

my grandfather left me a 55gal trashbag full of hundreds of snuff cans.... i dont know if it is symbolic or what, but i have targets for life.

wpage · 06-09-2010, 05:22 PM

Fireleggs,
The snuff cans are cool targets...
This is what we are talking about.

When the targets run out! What to use/

Zane71464 · 06-10-2010, 07:03 AM

I just set this one up a while back, and it sure will save the tree's.

todd51 · 06-10-2010, 07:10 AM

Hey Zane, that looks pretty neat. That man hole cover should get the job done.

wpage · 06-10-2010, 11:21 AM

That is neat Zane...
Speaking of saving trees. What we agreed at for our deer camp was to have our range by a natural ridge. We hired in a equipment operator who leveld a 100 x 75 yard area lined it with apple trees and then built our impact area and shooting platform.
After 25 years of banging away on it. It was a great effort!

wpage · 07-01-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zane71464

I just set this one up a while back, and it sure will save the tree's.

Zane,
Have you any problems with ricochets?

mtaylor507 · 07-03-2010, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zane71464

I just set this one up a while back, and it sure will save the tree's.

Very nice ranges guys....Very nice indeed....My names mike Im just a fellow gun lover that loves shooting comp long and short dis......and do a little pistol shooting as well.....Ive just started up a new blog the links down below and this is an invite for everyone to stop buy and check it out. I hope to have some interesting stories up soon....

Good luck and keep shooting

Zane71464 · 07-03-2010, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wpage

Zane,
Have you any problems with ricochets?

Well since I got it set up, Ive found a few .22 pieces about 2 feet out to the sides.
I also found (1) FMJ 9mm out to the side about 3' or so and thats about it.
The .44mag lead nose is stopped instantly, also the .223 FMJ, .45acp FMJ, 30-06 ptsp, .357 Mag Hollow points and the 7mm REM Mag as well.
The covers pretty well stops them all @ 75 yards.

Zane71464 · 07-03-2010, 02:45 AM

Welcome Mike.
I like shooting short range, but have gotten more into the long rang shooting as of the last year or so, and still waiting for that "special" rifle!
Just havent made up my mind yet what one excactly that I'm going to go for.
Going to have to morgage my house to afford one!!!

05-20-2010, 09:00 AM	#26
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Back of the impact area rack Attached Images __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

05-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#27
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,594	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Wow Page, that is a nice set up. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

05-21-2010, 04:02 PM	#28
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: What to use when the targets run out... .22's and golf balls were just made for each other. __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

05-22-2010, 02:07 PM	#29
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Here is one other lane a little overgrown with 150, 175 & 200 yard targets... Attached Images __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

05-22-2010, 08:48 PM	#30
199er Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 627	Re: What to use when the targets run out... I shoot most saturdays on a 200 meter Known Distance range at Ft Jackson SC. The range provide all the equipment (minus weapons of course) including spotting scopes, target frames, and silhouettes. I prefer to use my own targets and keep them in my shooting bag. Should I need to improvise a makeshift target I use a 8"x11" white copy paper, draw a cross (or an X) on it with a magic marker, and then stick a 1" or 2" orange target dot over the cross/X. If I run out of staples I use masking tape to afix the makeshift target to the silhouette. Should I not have my copy paper with me I just stick the orange dots directly onto the target silhouette.

05-24-2010, 10:38 PM	#31
firelegs22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: georgia Posts: 225	Re: What to use when the targets run out... my grandfather left me a 55gal trashbag full of hundreds of snuff cans.... i dont know if it is symbolic or what, but i have targets for life.

06-09-2010, 05:22 PM	#32
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Fireleggs, The snuff cans are cool targets... This is what we are talking about. When the targets run out! What to use/ __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

06-10-2010, 07:03 AM	#33
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: What to use when the targets run out... I just set this one up a while back, and it sure will save the tree's. Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

06-10-2010, 07:10 AM	#34
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,594	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Hey Zane, that looks pretty neat. That man hole cover should get the job done. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

06-10-2010, 11:21 AM	#35
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: What to use when the targets run out... That is neat Zane... Speaking of saving trees. What we agreed at for our deer camp was to have our range by a natural ridge. We hired in a equipment operator who leveld a 100 x 75 yard area lined it with apple trees and then built our impact area and shooting platform. After 25 years of banging away on it. It was a great effort! __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

07-03-2010, 02:45 AM	#39
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: What to use when the targets run out... Welcome Mike. I like shooting short range, but have gotten more into the long rang shooting as of the last year or so, and still waiting for that "special" rifle! Just havent made up my mind yet what one excactly that I'm going to go for. Going to have to morgage my house to afford one!!! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!