Suggest target stands...please

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The range I go to normally has 2-3 target stands. I am looking to buy 2-3 portable target stands to bring with me to the range to setup more competition style scenarios (holding paper torso targets).

Any suggestions? I'm looking at the type to run two vertical 1"x2"

I've used these and they were pretty good. Nevco IDPA/IPSC Standard Portable Target Stand

Any others worth considering? The only downside I've seen with the above, is they MUST be staked if there is any wind at all.

 

[benenglish]

No suggestions. There are plenty of others to choose from on the Midway site that you linked.

One thought, though. If a target stand was so heavy that it didn't need to be staked, could you really call it (easily) portable?

 

[breakingcontact]

No suggestions. There are plenty of others to choose from on the Midway site that you linked.

One thought, though. If a target stand was so heavy that it didn't need to be staked, could you really call it (easily) portable?

The actual stands used at IDPA matches I've shot don't have to be staked down. They weigh probably 15-20 pounds a piece. Not too heavy to tote around, but heavy enough to stay upright.

Might be custom jobs...or expensive though.

 

[benenglish]

They weigh probably 15-20 pounds a piece. Not too heavy to tote around, but heavy enough to stay upright.

If you consider 20 pounds light enough to be portable, then I suppose you have lots more options.

For something that advertises that it doesn't need to be staked in the wind, how about this one at 25 pounds: Mega Target Stand ?

 

[TheDan]

I build them out of 2x2's. Cheap so it doesn't matter if they get shot up. I typically put a rock on the legs to keep them from blowing over in high winds, but just about anything would work. A sandbag would be handy.

 

[breakingcontact]

If you consider 20 pounds light enough to be portable, then I suppose you have lots more options.

For something that advertises that it doesn't need to be staked in the wind, how about this one at 25 pounds: Mega Target Stand ?

Thanks Ben. That looks suspiciously like the ones ive hauled around at the matches.

 

[breakingcontact]

I build them out of 2x2's. Cheap so it doesn't matter if they get shot up. I typically put a rock on the legs to keep them from blowing over in high winds, but just about anything would work. A sandbag would be handy.

Good idea. I do have some scrap wood around the garage and could figure out some way to weight them.

 

[Dawico]

Make some out of old trampoline frames. The pieces usually work well for stands and are modular. The frames are usually free too after people's tarps fall apart.

I have used the parts for steel swingers with success.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Whatever you do, I highly recommend against target stands like the ones I have. I forget who the manufacturer is but, basically the legs are detachable and attach with a wingnut and screw. They tend to be problematic. The legs fit the base very loosely, allowing the stand to blow forwards and backwards pretty significantly with any wind. Also, the screws sometimes work themselves loose and are easy to lose.

 

[breakingcontact]

Whatever you do, I highly recommend against target stands like the ones I have. I forget who the manufacturer is but, basically the legs are detachable and attach with a wingnut and screw. They tend to be problematic. The legs fit the base very loosely, allowing the stand to blow forwards and backwards pretty significantly with any wind. Also, the screws sometimes work themselves loose and are easy to lose.

I think yours are like the ones I linked to. I liked yours overall, but out at BOTW the wind is always a beast!

 

[shorton]

If you google "pvc target stand instructions", there are several variations that are both light and easy to carry in a vehicle (don't glue certain joints to allow for flat break down) as well as easy on the pocketbook (so as to leave more $$ for goodies). I drilled mine to allow for camping stakes to anchor the legs. I took me 20 minutes to build a couple of these target stands, and very satisfied with the results. Plus, if the kids shoot the stand, it's pennies and a 5minute repair.

 

[Green Eye Tactical]

The portable stands I use are the MGM stands. http://mgmtargets.com/cardboard-targets/cardboard-target-stand-90-degree
You can remove the bolts for very compact storage. They also stack very well. I have 20 in a yard cart that I use to setup ranges. They are extremely light and easy to carry. As with any portable stand (I don't consider 20lbs portable) you do need to weight them down or stake them down in gusty winds.

 

[Rios]

You may want to check Alco Target Company. I used to visit their shop in California and they were good people. Great customer service. I bought a target stand from them and was very pleased. Their website shows a few options...

Metal shooting targets | stands with metal tagets

 

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If you google "pvc target stand instructions", there are several variations that are both light and easy to carry in a vehicle (don't glue certain joints to allow for flat break down) as well as easy on the pocketbook (so as to leave more $$ for goodies). I drilled mine to allow for camping stakes to anchor the legs. I took me 20 minutes to build a couple of these target stands, and very satisfied with the results. Plus, if the kids shoot the stand, it's pennies and a 5minute repair.

Going to build 3 of these and see how they work out.

Plan on using them not just for targets but for shooting "behind cover".

DIY: Home Made PVC Target Holders - Steve Jenkins' Blog

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Going to build 3 of these and see how they work out.

Plan on using them not just for targets but for shooting "behind cover".

DIY: Home Made PVC Target Holders - Steve Jenkins' Blog

They're not nearly heavy enough to work on the range, so you'd have to modify them to add weight, or drill holes and use stakes.

 

[breakingcontact]

They're not nearly heavy enough to work on the range, so you'd have to modify them to add weight, or drill holes and use stakes.

I figured I could add sand to the bases. Should work at Best of the Wind.

 

[Younggun]

Put it on rockers for an extra challenge.

 

[breakingcontact]

Target stands built. Will report back how they did, if they dont blow over a county or two.

 

[breakingcontact]

Boom!

 

[TheDan]

Looks good