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cavedweller

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Since in Field Target we are aiming small and hopefully missing small, I've been searching for a lightweight target hanger which will accommodate my target / dope profile.
I found this product on Amazon and yes it is PVC, BUT, I'm not shooting anywhere near the framework.... at least i hope not as winds that high wouldn't help me create solid dope anyway. I hung a truck mud flap in the frame and then a coroplast board on top of it using zip ties. Lastly i taped some 5x7" graph cards with 1/8" spacing on top. All centered so all good.

The second picture shows how i was originally placing the target prior to this, but, when the ground gets hard (drought) it's a tough plant.
I tried a simple cardboard box as well but learned that having an elevated target helped when the gun is benched during my ranging and initial shots placement verification process.

I'm considering finding a graphics person to make a upload-able file that i can take to some printer shop to print this dope / shot / target on some good quality card stock so i don't have to go through a cut and paste process. The little eye charts really help learn where your FT scope snaps in.


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Here's my system...

Out of focus downrange....
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The ole classic 5 gallon buckets of rubber mulch.
Currently working with three. Can get three distances at a time with each walk out. Usually 1 yard differences out to 20 and then larger increments past there.

Cardboard target backer/mulch retainer. Three nails at 120ish degrees from each other to hold the cardboard to the mulch, and also allows targets to be tucked behind the nails.

They nest inside each other for storage/transport. Each one has a built in convenient handle. Wind ain't blowing em over. Lead is contained.

Recently started using an empty bucket to place them on when shooting in tall grass. Worked really nice at the last camping match, as I didnt have to chop down any grass in my plinking area.

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cavedweller said:
Since in Field Target we are aiming small and hopefully missing small, I've been searching for a lightweight target hanger which will accommodate my target / dope profile.
I found this product on Amazon and yes it is PVC, BUT, I'm not shooting anywhere near the framework.... at least i hope not as winds that high wouldn't help me create solid dope anyway. I hung a truck mud flap in the frame and then a coroplast board on top of it using zip ties. Lastly i taped some 5x7" graph cards with 1/8" spacing on top. All centered so all good.

The second picture shows how i was originally placing the target prior to this, but, when the ground gets hard (drought) it's a tough plant.
I tried a simple cardboard box as well but learned that having an elevated target helped when the gun is benched during my ranging and initial shots placement verification process.

I'm considering finding a graphics person to make a upload-able file that i can take to some printer shop to print this dope / shot / target on some good quality card stock so i don't have to go through a cut and paste process. The little eye charts really help learn where your FT scope snaps in.


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as far as this paste up goes , you can print on 60 lb card stock on and home printer , at least that i have tried .
60 lb card stock is light weight business cards . easy to find on line or Stapels
 
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