New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea - The Firearms Forum

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 02:06 PM

300 Yard 30-06, Unorthodox Sitting Position

Mainly I wanted this post to be about the new target I made, but after I saw that shooting position on YouTube, I had to try it.

I needed a larger target for when I practice some of the more unstable shooting positions.
The target is made from leaf springs of a car. It is very hard to work with but once you get good at sharpening drill bits it goes pretty quick.

You can see how I attached the springs to the bar in this video.
Redneck Torso Target 3

pickenup · 02-07-2012, 03:07 PM

Looks like it would be fairly easy to make, but heavy to move, if you can't just drop it out of your car. No question if you hit it or not.

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

Looks like it would be fairly easy to make, but heavy to move, if you can't just drop it out of your car. No question if you hit it or not.

My first design weighed 47 lbs.
Redneck Torso Target
It had a lot of bracing, chains and wire.

This design probably weighs a few pounds more since I will not be taking it off the bar.

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

Torso Targets
The plain one on this site weighs 44lbs; which is about what the springs weigh.

todd51 · 02-07-2012, 04:25 PM

That is pretty darned neat. Looks like it will take a lot of abuse. I will pass on the shooting position. If I got my old body twisted around like that on the ground I may be stuck there, ha.

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by todd51

That is pretty darned neat. Looks like it will take a lot of abuse. I will pass on the shooting position. If I got my old body twisted around like that on the ground I may be stuck there, ha.

I have used leaf spring pieces for the 30-06 at 100 yards and they don't even get scratched, so I am sure these will last and last.

The sitting position was a lot easier than carrying the target.

CampingJosh · 02-07-2012, 05:48 PM

OK, I'm going to have to run into McDonald's to watch these videos. I've been considering building a new target, and I have got to see this leaf spring idea.

Zane71464 · 02-07-2012, 07:37 PM

That's some great shooting with that position and some great made targets.
With the sitting position and that yardage....GREAT MARKSMANSHIP!

Zane71464 · 02-07-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

OK, I'm going to have to run into McDonald's to watch these videos. I've been considering building a new target, and I have got to see this leaf spring idea.

Ive had the same problem for, well since day one and just now being able to see the full videos....

KEEP them coming Rifleman!

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

That's some great shooting with that position and some great made targets.
With the sitting position and that yardage....GREAT MARKSMANSHIP!

Thanks!

The stable shooting position made the hit more probable.

The_Rifleman · 02-07-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

OK, I'm going to have to run into McDonald's to watch these videos. I've been considering building a new target, and I have got to see this leaf spring idea.

I'm guessing you are on a mobile phone?

CampingJosh · 02-07-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Rifleman

I'm guessing you are on a mobile phone?

Darn near!

The affordable broadband options in this area are rather limited. I have a Verizon hotspot as the internet connection here, so I'm limited to 5gb per month before I start paying extra. Youtube can blast 5gb in a day, so I head to McDonald's for free wifi whenever I want to watch some videos.

If I get an antenna tower, I should be able to pick up a line-of-sight connection. I'm just waiting on the engineers to tell me how tall my tower needs to be.

Zane71464 · 02-07-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

Darn near!

The affordable broadband options in this area are rather limited. I have a Verizon hotspot as the internet connection here, so I'm limited to 5gb per month before I start paying extra. Youtube can blast 5gb in a day, so I head to McDonald's for free wifi whenever I want to watch some videos.

If I get an antenna tower, I should be able to pick up a line-of-sight connection. I'm just waiting on the engineers to tell me how tall my tower needs to be.

...for over 5 years now, they have had internet available through the phone lines here, 6 tenth's of a mile out the road and about 1.3 miles the other way.
Every time i ask, it's: "yeah, shouldnt be long now getting it passed your house"...(and yeah, I reckon they was right, they passed my house) that was 5+ years ago.

CampingJosh · 02-07-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

...for over 5 years now, they have had internet available through the phone lines here, 6 tenth's of a mile out the road and about 1.3 miles the other way.
Every time i ask, it's: "yeah, shouldnt be long now getting it passed your house"...(and yeah, I reckon they was right, they passed my house) that was 5+ years ago.

I've been promised it'll change by the end of the year three years now, but no DSL here. No cable, either. I've looked into satellite, but it's no better than the cell towers that I use currently.
Line of sight from Omnicity will be the way to go, but it'll be months before I get to that.

When I do website updates for work, they often happen from a booth at McD's or (occasionally) the parking lot of the Pizza King.

The_Rifleman · 02-08-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

Darn near!

The affordable broadband options in this area are rather limited. I have a Verizon hotspot as the internet connection here, so I'm limited to 5gb per month before I start paying extra. Youtube can blast 5gb in a day, so I head to McDonald's for free wifi whenever I want to watch some videos.

If I get an antenna tower, I should be able to pick up a line-of-sight connection. I'm just waiting on the engineers to tell me how tall my tower needs to be.

Ok, I get what you are saying. I just got Hughesnet and instead of charging extra when I go over my daily limit I get knocked down to dial-up speed for the rest of that day.

I am now just able to upload quality videos since my connection allows me to upload video larger than 8mb without issue.

I'll have to include a pic in the future.

The_Rifleman · 02-08-2012, 12:51 AM

Here are pictures of the target for those that can't watch the videos.

The individual leaf springs are attached to the rod by plumbing hangar straps.

CampingJosh · 02-08-2012, 01:00 AM

OOOOOOO! I do like the looks of that, and I may have the material around here to put one together without even going to the scrap yard.

Can't remember off hand if either of those old wagon frames had leaf springs. I'm thinking no, but I haven't taken a close look at them. They were in the overgrowth when I moved here, and I just yanked them out recently.

Not working tomorrow, so I may just have a project.

Thanks again for the idea!

The_Rifleman · 02-08-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

OOOOOOO! I do like the looks of that, and I may have the material around here to put one together without even going to the scrap yard.

Can't remember off hand if either of those old wagon frames had leaf springs. I'm thinking no, but I haven't taken a close look at them. They were in the overgrowth when I moved here, and I just yanked them out recently.

Not working tomorrow, so I may just have a project.

Thanks again for the idea!

Not a problem!

The only thing I would do differently would be using straps the same width as the springs so they stay right where they should.

02-07-2012, 02:06 PM	#1
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea 300 Yard 30-06, Unorthodox Sitting Position Mainly I wanted this post to be about the new target I made, but after I saw that shooting position on YouTube, I had to try it. I needed a larger target for when I practice some of the more unstable shooting positions. The target is made from leaf springs of a car. It is very hard to work with but once you get good at sharpening drill bits it goes pretty quick. You can see how I attached the springs to the bar in this video. Redneck Torso Target 3 __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said. -->

02-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#2
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea Looks like it would be fairly easy to make, but heavy to move, if you can't just drop it out of your car. No question if you hit it or not. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

02-07-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea Torso Targets The plain one on this site weighs 44lbs; which is about what the springs weigh. __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said.

02-07-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea That is pretty darned neat. Looks like it will take a lot of abuse. I will pass on the shooting position. If I got my old body twisted around like that on the ground I may be stuck there, ha. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

02-07-2012, 05:48 PM	#7
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea OK, I'm going to have to run into McDonald's to watch these videos. I've been considering building a new target, and I have got to see this leaf spring idea. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

02-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#8
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,371	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea That's some great shooting with that position and some great made targets. With the sitting position and that yardage....GREAT MARKSMANSHIP! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

02-08-2012, 12:51 AM	#16
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea Here are pictures of the target for those that can't watch the videos. The individual leaf springs are attached to the rod by plumbing hangar straps. __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said.

02-08-2012, 01:00 AM	#17
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: New to Me Shooting Position, and a Target Idea OOOOOOO! I do like the looks of that, and I may have the material around here to put one together without even going to the scrap yard. Can't remember off hand if either of those old wagon frames had leaf springs. I'm thinking no, but I haven't taken a close look at them. They were in the overgrowth when I moved here, and I just yanked them out recently. Not working tomorrow, so I may just have a project. Thanks again for the idea! __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.