I did some research instead of doing what I'm supposed to be doing and found a number of interesting ideas that might spur even more innovative ideas:
Here is a pretty cool steel basic but effective target hanger:
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This one is a very interesting design as it allows variable widths and is extremely portable, although rather expensive at $90 each:
https://targetmeister.com/store/product/dirty_harry_target_stand
A slightly smaller stand is $70. Staking addressed:
https://targetmeister.com/store/product/rowdy_yates_target_stand
This one folds up well but might need a locking mechanism to keep it set at the proper width without tearing the cardboard during relocation:
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I really like the idea of hanging steel as well as paper. My wife loves reactive targets and is uninterested in shooting paper. Thus, if I want her to attend with me, I need to let her shoot steel!
Based on what I've seen so far, I like the idea of the Targetmeister stands.
I need a stand that:
Here is a pretty cool steel basic but effective target hanger:
<broken link removed>
The master index of DIY projects is at: <broken link removed>
This one is a very interesting design as it allows variable widths and is extremely portable, although rather expensive at $90 each:
https://targetmeister.com/store/product/dirty_harry_target_stand
A slightly smaller stand is $70. Staking addressed:
https://targetmeister.com/store/product/rowdy_yates_target_stand
This one folds up well but might need a locking mechanism to keep it set at the proper width without tearing the cardboard during relocation:
<broken link removed>
I really like the idea of hanging steel as well as paper. My wife loves reactive targets and is uninterested in shooting paper. Thus, if I want her to attend with me, I need to let her shoot steel!
Based on what I've seen so far, I like the idea of the Targetmeister stands.
I need a stand that:
- is ultraportable
- Fits into my trunk/seat of my car
- Allows me to shoot IDPA/USPSA sized cardboard targets
- Can be staked for stability
- Uses replaceable uprights (ie. wood strapping)
- Tightens up for stability, especially when moving the target with cardboard affixed
- Allows different width targets
- Can be adapted to hold steel targets