Portable.22 Target Frame
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Portable.22 Target Frame
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.
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.
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
A lick of paint and a more substantial top clip.
So, down to the shed and get out those old mower bits
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.
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.
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.
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
A lick of paint and a more substantial top clip.
So, down to the shed and get out those old mower bits
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.
Last edited by Aughnanure on Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:02 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: .22 Target Frame
I like it. Very creative.
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Call it art and get a get some sponsorship Eoin
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame
I got hit with a sudden burst of 'Genius Creatorum' as I looked at this chair which was destined for the tip.
which progressed to
then
and
resulting in (after a quick spray with a $2 can of Graffiti Special).
The complete stand, before the paint.
Was going to take both to the range on Sunday (to receive the adulation of my peers ) 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!
which progressed to
then
and
resulting in (after a quick spray with a $2 can of Graffiti Special).
The complete stand, before the paint.
Was going to take both to the range on Sunday (to receive the adulation of my peers ) 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!
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame
very nice job of recycleing those old chairs
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame
Great ideas , the dogs danglies .
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OK Eoin, I need a good bench rest as the target holders at my club are excellent
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Re: Portable.22 Target Frame
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
Here is my MK I version Dave, looks like a similar idea to yours
That was built in 2009. I will take some photos of the MK II version and post em this weekend.
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
OK, as promised but a bit later than promised
Base material - 9,99€ at Lidl.
MK II version with 'portable' rest
MK III version with fixed but height adjustable rest.
Base material - 9,99€ at Lidl.
MK II version with 'portable' rest
MK III version with fixed but height adjustable rest.
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.