Portable.22 Target Frame

Probably the most popular caliber firearm in most of the world. Many of us have more than one. They also are very collectible and still cheap to shoot.
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Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by Aughnanure » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:53 pm

Thought that I'd put this in here as it's designed for use with the 'kinder' .22; one .30 or .303 in the wrong place... :(

The frame folds and is easily portable and was made from old motor mower handles and a few other bits off the mowers.

The pics speak for themselves.

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This is the cam-lock for the mower handle and the locking plates needed to be welded at different angles to get a more or less 90 deg. frame.

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Erected and with a target in place, the cardboard backing is a standard size (sort of) that we use at the local ranges.
The aluminum bit holding the trget at the bottom was the spacer/nameplate on one mower

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A lick of paint and a more substantial top clip.

So, down to the shed and get out those old mower bits :D :D


I'm going to set the other handle up with the fitments to take a target as well, then if a stray shot does some damage I'll be able to continue.*





* of course, I'm not going to hit the frame. :bigsmile:
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Re: .22 Target Frame

Post by Niner » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:57 pm

I like it. Very creative.
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Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:36 am

Call it art and get a get some sponsorship Eoin :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by Aughnanure » Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:37 am

I got hit with a sudden burst of 'Genius Creatorum' as I looked at this chair which was destined for the tip.
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which progressed to
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then
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and
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resulting in (after a quick spray with a $2 can of Graffiti Special).
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The complete stand, before the paint.
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Was going to take both to the range on Sunday (to receive the adulation of my peers :lol: ) but other things came up; my wife wished to attend a nursing seminar at Guyra (nearby town) and as she's my resident nurse, well!
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by A square 10 » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:51 pm

very nice job of recycleing those old chairs
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Post by Dave 101 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:34 am

Great ideas , the dogs danglies .

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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:27 pm

OK Eoin, I need a good bench rest as the target holders at my club are excellent :razz: :razz:
See what you can dream up will you there's a good inventor :lol: :lol:
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by Dave 101 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:35 pm

I bought one of these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000077CQ0/ref ... B000077CQ0 cut 1 1/2 " as it was a bit high , made a top from 3/4" ply , with a batton screwed to the underside to clamp in the jaws works well , I was thinking of removing the horizontal bar and putting an X shaped brace made of tubing for extra rigidity , but at the moment its good as is .

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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:08 am

Here is my MK I version Dave, looks like a similar idea to yours :D

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That was built in 2009. I will take some photos of the MK II version and post em this weekend.
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:35 pm

OK, as promised but a bit later than promised :razz: :razz: :razz: :razz: :razz:

Base material - 9,99€ at Lidl.

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MK II version with 'portable' rest :roll: :roll:

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MK III version with fixed but height adjustable rest. ;)

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