SpecialK 193 Posted December 22, 2011 A big thanks to RayRay for hand delivering my plates to me. Thanks sweetie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4BGRINGO 139 Posted December 23, 2011 No problem guys. Everyone should try a .44 Magnum sometime. It isn't for everyone, my wife barely shoots .357 Magnum. I need new eyes, all my shots were at 11 o'clock again. If I don't go to Lehigh tomorrow with my favorite gun I may go back to OB and practice with some handguns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted December 23, 2011 FYI - the steel was not really dinged. It was just a freckled (to clarify for glenn). Oh man it was so much fun to dump 10 rounds out of the PSL at steel and hear it go PING. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 23, 2011 Oh man it was so much fun to dump 10 rounds out of the PSL at steel and hear it go PING. Hence my steel match love affair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted December 23, 2011 Awesome, got my steel via relay with knuckle sandwich...thanks again Dan...and thank you Harry for setting this all up. Only thing, I wish the holes weren't so close together(thats what she said lol). Personally I would of liked each hole down and out another 1/2" to help separate the hardware a lil more...I'm totally not an expert on this, just something I noticed right away when I saw it. My thought also at first, but very easily fixed. Just get one of those multi-hole bars for garage door openers from homedespot. You can then place the chain anywhere, or even attach two plates to the bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 23, 2011 Good idea, that's a nice easy way to make an inverted plate rack. Could even use bolts that are secured to the angle iron and just mount the plate on a small section of the bolt so it drops when hit. Keep the ideas coming. (null) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted December 23, 2011 My thought also at first, but very easily fixed. Just get one of those multi-hole bars for garage door openers from homedespot. You can then place the chain anywhere, or even attach two plates to the bar. Theres another idea, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted December 23, 2011 I think its advisable to keep the plate mounted in such a way it gives when you shoot it, If I recall correctly you are more likely to damage it with the heavy stuff if it wont "give" while shot. Hanging it is the best, rigidly mounting it with bolts to something, ehh.... Although, it is 1/2" and not the usual 3/8" so who knows Also, rotate it every few thousand rounds. The plate will actually begin to curve out from the face (towards the shooting side) because the impacts stretch the surface. Well, at least thats what I've read elsewhere, but it costs you nothing but about 2 seconds of your time so why not :unknw: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks again to Harry and Glenn for making his happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted December 23, 2011 Heres my mock up before paint...thoughts? Its not so rigid to where it won't move, but the spacer between the chains is enough to slow down the swaying if I clip the sides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickC 23 Posted December 23, 2011 Heres my mock up before paint...thoughts? Its not so rigid to where it won't move, but the spacer between the chains is enough to slow down the swaying if I clip the sides. That's a real good idea. I might have to steal it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4BGRINGO 139 Posted December 23, 2011 I plan on using more of a carriage-bolt type bolt instead. Knowing how far-off MY aim is, I know I would be hitting the 3/8" hex heads from time to time which will richochette. The other type of bolt head shouldn't. Alec and Ray Ray won't have to worry about it though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted December 23, 2011 I plan on using more of a carriage-bolt type bolt instead. Knowing how far-off MY aim is, I know I would be hitting the 3/8" hex heads from time to time which will ricochet. The other type of bolt head shouldn't. Interesting, good to know. I had the hardware already, good reminder next time I make a home depot run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whamo 5 Posted December 24, 2011 Got mine today. THANKS HARRY!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted December 25, 2011 just showing off my steel. Hopefully will be at easton's tomorrow shooting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 25, 2011 bling bling? You should put those in a rap video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS350Driver 56 Posted December 27, 2011 Just got my plates from Nick, (Krdshrk) these things are great! I can't wait to start throwing lead at them. Thanks Harry, for putting this thing together, and thank you Nick for dropping them off for me. Hope to see you guys soon at some future matches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 27, 2011 Glad you got them Frank, I had a little fun today, did 2 test stands that holds a section of angle iron with holes so I can have a bunch of plates like a plate rack, 1 little changes and I could have them as knock down plates. BC-Oops was at the range and got to plink them a few times. One thing, I had my 12" plates drying so I just brought the raw steel to the range, don't do that, paint it, really hard to see with out the paint. Either way, have a few parts to pick up tomorrow morning and I'll be able to finish the other 5 holders for single pieces of steel, then I'll be able to set up WCS stages. So for folks who want to get together I will have a rack for plates, 5 single plate holders, and 6 IPSC target stands I made out of PVC, just need to pick up some more cardboard from Costco to finish them up. So get together's to shoot at OB will be happening soon in January. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted December 27, 2011 Sweeeeeeeeeet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 27, 2011 harry, anything ever materialize out of having that cabinet i have utilized for target stands or other crap @ obrpc ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickC 23 Posted December 27, 2011 Glad you got them Frank, I had a little fun today, did 2 test stands that holds a section of angle iron with holes so I can have a bunch of plates like a plate rack, 1 little changes and I could have them as knock down plates. BC-Oops was at the range and got to plink them a few times. One thing, I had my 12" plates drying so I just brought the raw steel to the range, don't do that, paint it, really hard to see with out the paint. Either way, have a few parts to pick up tomorrow morning and I'll be able to finish the other 5 holders for single pieces of steel, then I'll be able to set up WCS stages. So for folks who want to get together I will have a rack for plates, 5 single plate holders, and 6 IPSC target stands I made out of PVC, just need to pick up some more cardboard from Costco to finish them up. So get together's to shoot at OB will be happening soon in January. That's so cool! You're my hero! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator72 80 Posted December 27, 2011 These plates are awesome! took some abuse last week @ CJRPC. We had 3 8" plates out at 150/200 yards. My buddy rigged up a PVC stand to hold 2 of the plates, worked great until someone shot the pvc pipe, but $1.00 later it was fixed. The second attempt was using a plant hanger and some wire, hanger looked like one of these from HD; This idea worked great, until the plate turned sideways and while trying to turn the plate with my .308 I shot the holder and broke it clean in half. I did manage to hit the side (edge) of the plate @ 200 at 150yds, and left a small dent in the edge of the plate. We will try again with a piece of chain instead of the wire holding the plate on. it was cheap and easy, like Ray Ray.. The other nice this is the plant hanger flex's/bends a bit when the plate is hit, so the force is not all taken by the plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 28, 2011 harry, anything ever materialize out of having that cabinet i have utilized for target stands or other crap @ obrpc ? Nothing yet, but I haven't had a chance to talk to Jim or John yet. will keep you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted December 30, 2011 Heres my steel set up all done. On a recommendation previously mentioned, I swapped out the hex heads with carriage bolts as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 30, 2011 Yeah baby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted December 30, 2011 Weight in the bed for the winter? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 30, 2011 Nice job Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted December 31, 2011 Range report: Slight scrape marks from 223. No problem using the hex bolts. Then I tried the 7mag, put a 5/8" crater about 3/8" deep and dimpled the back, this at 100 yards with one shot. Need to hold off on those, but still very fun! Thank you again for putting this together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 31, 2011 Range report: Slight scrape marks from 223. No problem using the hex bolts. Then I tried the 7mag, put a 5/8" crater about 3/8" deep and dimpled the back, this at 100 yards with one shot. Need to hold off on those, but still very fun! Thank you again for putting this together! 7mm 08? That is a good caliber. Not for this steel though. Stick with pistol calibers or rifle rounds past 100 yards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted December 31, 2011 I spent the afternoon with my son shooting .22 lr rifles at the 50yrd bay at OBRPC. We were originally shooting clay pigeons. When I got tired of replacing targets, I decided to set-up one plate using a piece of rope and a 1x2 piece of wood. It lasted for a few hundred rounds and there's nothing like the ping of steel when you hit it. My son and I were all smiles the entire time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites