Good features for an air gun target holder

Finchy · #1 08-02-2010, 11:50 AM

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. (College Design and Technology project). Thanks

LennyLames · #2 08-07-2010, 04:18 AM

I need one. Here are some features that I would like:

1. Easy and less destructive way of positioning it at the correct height (I require one that can be moved from one room to another), either by hanging or by setting on a stand (hard to find a stand with correct height).
2. Pellet trap that keeps all particles inside, and is easy to empty. I use non-lead match pellets, but it's good to keep things neat.
3. Low noise level backstop.
4. Compact and portable, in case I need to travel with it.
5. Convenient target holder mechanism to easily keep target paper flat.
6. Inexpensive
7. Minimize ricochet damage to target.

Target holder with even a few of these features will be a big improvement over what I use. I use cans. I cut the paper targets then lay one over the can opening, with the paper secured on the can by rubber bands. My match pistol has only about 500 feet per second, so penetration is minimal. I use several cardboard layers behind the can to stop any penetrating shots.

CAJUNLAWYER · #3 08-07-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Finchy

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. (College Design and Technology project). Thanks

I'll tell you what I tell my son-I gots my degree-you get yours

or my favorite "So you gonna call me when you're in the operating room and ask what to do now?"
Seriously though-most important is to make it as rickoshee' proof as possible (didn't do too well in speling either

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Rule3 · #4 08-07-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Finchy

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. (College Design and Technology project). Thanks

What was wrong with your original post on this? How much drinking is going on over there??

Any suggestions for a portable air gun target stand/holder?

Geeze I didn't have the internet when I went to College. We had to copy other peoples papers.

PALADIN85020 · #5 08-07-2010, 02:12 PM

Get a fair-sized box. Stack old magazines and newspapers in it vertically. Get a couple of large paper clips or some clothespins. Get a target. Clip it to the front of the box. Shoot. Simple. Now ask me where I got my engineering degree...

John

H Richard · #6 08-07-2010, 02:15 PM

I mentioned to someone in another forum to secure a 1/4-20 nut on the bottom of the target holder, and use to attach to a sturdy camera tripod. These can be transported and set up anywhere, at any height, and no problem with uneven ground.

nostraDONus · #7 08-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Long arms and a high pain threshold. It helps if they don't yell to loud from those off line shots too. Gets the neighbors curious.

Rule3 · #8 08-07-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PALADIN85020

Get a fair-sized box. Stack old magazines and newspapers in it vertically. Get a couple of large paper clips or some clothespins. Get a target. Clip it to the front of the box. Shoot. Simple. Now ask me where I got my engineering degree...

John

Hey that was my idea in the previous thread!, But as I didn't patent it, I guess you can use it