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The range im a member of has sets of 2 ropes across the ranges for holding targets. I have tried using some cheap plastic clips from harbor freight, but once the wind kicks up they are not strong enough. Any one use something good, and cheap. Because no matter what once in a while you will hit one and shatter it
 
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I wish those would work

I use reusable zip ties with targets that have card board backing. Duck tape on targets without cardboard backing, this way the zip ties do not cut the targets on windy days.
Might have to try the zip tie. Are the dirty bird targets heavy enough to use just the zip ties
 
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The range im a member of has sets of 2 ropes across the ranges for holding targets.
Why not ask the person who decided this was a good way to hold targets?

What happens when someone hits the rope? Do they have more rope available for replacement? What happens when the wind blows? Do the targets hold perfectly still? How do other shooters post their targets? Does anybody else have the same problems as you?

If it was my range, I would probably make some kind of target holder, probably made of scrap wood, that I could staple my targets on. I would make it lightweight so it was not a hassle to carry it, but sturdy enough that the wind would not blow it over. I would not leave it out there, but take it back home with me.
 
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I hate to say it but whoever designed your target holders was an idiot. With that being said, the things that hunter posted a link too will probably work fine it you get the LARGE ones. The designer of the range I am a member of is also a mental giant so I have to use the large ones to hold cardboard to the backings they put up. I never go to the range without taking some cardboard with me. My range recently banned push-pins, which I used for years to stick my targets to the cardboard. I had to start using my stapler every time.

You might also want to look into using some PVC pipe to make your own target holder. Quite a few years ago, I made something very much like this: http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/how-to-build-a-pvc-target-stand/
 
#12 ·
And if it gets a little windy, then a couple of sand bags will hold everything down.
 
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At our club we use wooden stands designed to hold pre-cut cardboard backers held in place with wooden wedges. Targets may be stapled or taped to the cardboard, we provide staplers and staples.

On the rifle lanes, there are flush set concrete bases at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. On the pistol lanes they are at 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 yards.

Why all wood? Because anything and everything down range is going to get shot to pieces over time. We don't want metal and plastic trash all over the range.

Our stands do get shot up, a couple of times a year we have work days that include repairing stands and building new ones. Members are required to participate in the workdays or other club-related events such as working at meets, fundraisers, serving on committees etc..
 
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How about a wooden frame with a plywood face to staple your targets to, and eye screws on top with caribiners through the eyebolts to clip the frame to the rope? Eventually you would have to replace the plywood face, and sooner or later the wooden frame. You might be able to use gdmoody's pvc pipe frame instead of a wooden frame.
 
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At our range the powers that be installed pieces of grader blade set vertically and with rectangular cut-outs high and low for a 2x4 to slide in. We don't always find a 2x4 in place that is not all shot up, so I've been carrying my own with me. Yes, I take it back home with me, too.

The idea is that you are supposed to bridge the space with cardboard and then staple our targets to the cardboard. Apparently not everyone brings cardboard, so they end up stapling their targets right to the 2x4s which means the 2x4s get shot up.

I'll keep on bringing my own lumber, even though it is an extra trip walking from the car, but I'll be darned if I want to keep bringing 2x4s for everyone else to shoot to pieces.

I also have some metal silhouettes that I carry to the range. I lost a set some years ago by forgetting them, and somebody "found" them.

My shooting pal brings clay targets and some "shoot 'n see" targets. But he never brings any lumber.
 
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The wind isn't as much of an issue as you would think as far as the targets moving as long at you have the target attached to both ropes. And I'm not sure of the physics on this one but I have hit the rope and it didn't cut it. But it happens. The zip tie way might be the best bet.
 
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The ones I make are light weight, and I can move them around easily. Replacing the plywood is a simple matter of removing a few drywall screws, and attaching a new piece of plywood.

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I've got an old steel realtors sign that takes a 24"×24" piece of cardboard perfectly. The range that I used to belong to made target stands that were 4×4 posts with fencig that has 3inch squares sretched across. Makes it great for using clothes pins to hold your targets and minimal damage.
 
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