Making Own Steel Targets

There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to make steel targets.

Making own steel targets.

Hear what you hit with our quality crafted selection of ar 500 steel targets and accessories. The advantages of steel targets go way beyond just the cool sound they make when hit. A look at some different ways you can mount steel targets and some of the respective pros and cons of each approach. 9 ways to hang steel targets.

These targets do not stop most bullets you will still need a backstop to catch your bullets these targets are not invincible. All of our steel is proudly made in the u s a. If done right steel targets can be an invaluable training tool and an incredibly fun shooting accessory. Steel targets are one of the most effective training aids a shooter can have at his her disposal.

First buy a steel plate or if you d like make your own. If you thought the pvc target stand was easy to make this next one is even simpler and it s what i use when i want to shoot steel. Steel targets make for a cleaner range and more efficient range visits due to the time saved from setting up targets and checking to see if you hit the target. Sure you could go to your local sporting goods store and buy a steel target but i m typically broke so making my own targets from recycled materials was the ideal choice for me.

This video shows you the process of building a simple shooting target that is made mostly from shop scraps. Why did i build my own reactive targets. Diy targets ringing steel. I m not handy or patient so i purchased a 0 5 inch thick ar500 steel plate that s 8 inches in diameter.

Diy steel target stands using rebar and turnbuckles 5 photos share five 1 2 inch by four foot rebar three closed ended turnbuckles two turnbuckles with a hook on one end one u bolt.