Last week I ordered a new steel target from Arntzen. It came on Thursday, and I finished building the stand for it today. I couldn't wait to shoot it so I loaded up the truck and took a ride to CJ. The only downside to shooting steel is how fast you can go through ammo. I only grabbed 200 rounds and went through that in about 45 minutes. Now I need to get another one to shoot the rifles with, so much fun.

 

Here are some pics of the stand I built for it, and a quick video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ment to put this in general firearms discussion, oops.

Nice Video !! its always fun to get new stuff

I have steel targets from big dog steel that are unused in my basement. They need to be broken in

Very nice

I have steel targets from big dog steel that are unused in my basement. They need to be broken in

 

You have quite a few things that need to be broken in.

 

You have quite a few things that need to be broken in.

 

That is an understatement.

Real nice setup Frank.

Thanks guys, this sure beats taping targets.

Frank, how much is that target go for?

Frank,

 

You have any materials/scraps left of the steel you used to make the base? I have a similar target, currently using a base i made out of 2x4s, but it's seen better days, and it's heavy as a mofo. I've been meaning to buy a bunch of steel for targets and other projects, but it's just not around to it yet.

 

PM me a price for some of it , enough to make one ( i'd probably want to go a little wider on the base then you did, how's that been holding up? wobbly? has it fallen over yet? )

Frank, how much is that target go for?

 

Maks, I have a similar one from big dog, 1/2", has been a great beefy target that will take any shot so far.

 

http://bigdogsteel.com/ipstta.html

 

they make them in different sizes, good prices ( all prices are shipped )

Nevermind, found it. Frank, is that the 1/2 or 1/3 size IPSC target?

Maks its the 2/3 size for $75, shipping was about $20. Here's the link, http://www.arntzentargets.com/products.htm

 

Alec, I do have enough for probably a couple more bases. I went 18" wide and the lengthwise tubes are 24". I positioned the crossbar 10" from the front to give the rear a little support. No wobbling whatsoever, and I didn't bother to stake it down.

Man, that looks like fun! Sure wish we could do something like that at Cherry Ridge.

OP, did you make the cap and arm that connects the plate to the 2X4? I can't find it listed on their website.

OP, did you make the cap and arm that connects the plate to the 2X4? I can't find it listed on their website.

 

It's homemade. Just some flat stock.

I love Arntzen, wish more companies were like them. Every time I order with them, I end up BSing with one of the employees for 20 mins while I order. The cool thing is they have a couple young women working there, and they can BS about guns and targets just as good as anyone else. Oh yeah!

 

I have a 2/3 ISPC target as well, my favorite one out of all my steel.