Good Paper Target Holder/Setup?

[UltraT]

Do you guys have some good setups for holding paper targets in an open field shooting range? Something that is reusable, portable, and won't blow over easily?

I was thinking if I can't find anything reasonably priced to buy I could probably build some kind of stand, but I'd prefer to find something pre-made.

 

[Bananabandit]

Rosie O Donnell? Minus the portable thing.

 

[Darth]

Home Depot made all the cuts for free for me.

 

[Saltwater60]

Nice. Thanks. I have been looking for some fun stuff to get my oldest son more involved. He will
Like this as I will.

 

[JamieZ]

Do you guys have some good setups for holding paper targets in an open field shooting range? Something that is reusable, portable, and won't blow over easily?

I was thinking if I can't find anything reasonably priced to buy I could probably build some kind of stand, but I'd prefer to find something pre-made.

I recently bought this, the cheap ass thing works great. https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-707...8&qid=1485173927&sr=8-1&keywords=target+stand

 

[UltraT]

@Darth @JamieZ , Thanks guys, both good looking options!

 

[UltraT]

Rosie O Donnell? Minus the portable thing.

I would be game for that, but I don't think she'd fit in my trunk.

 

[Magnus]

I've been meaning to get one of these

Allen Paper Target Stand - Walmart.com

 

[DoD1776]

We use wood pallets, they last a long time

 

[twisted]

I have an old porch swing frame, minus the swing. Light weight, comes apart easy, stable, doesn't blow over.

 

[EMSBronco]

I would be game for that, but I don't think she'd fit in my trunk.

I don't think even the best shocks in a 3500 dually could support her.

 

[Robin]

I would be game for that, but I don't think she'd fit in my trunk.

Oh, you can leave her out there, she has enough stored fat to last for, well, who cares!
Robin

 

[E the massive]

People just leave these in their front yards

 

[Catskillkid]

I've been told these are free and in plentiful supply:

 

[squib]

 

[Phauxtoe]

I use old steel photo stands
Can't find a picture right now

 

[Catskillkid]

I joked about Hillary yard signs above but I actually have repurposed yard signs for target holders. They work well!

 

[UltraT]

I've used the political signs before, they work fairly well. They don't drive into the ground as well as I'd like and they get pretty shredded after a while.

So far I'm liking Darth's setup most since I won't have to drive it into the ground. Makes it a bit faster for repositioning and such.

 

[dubleuhb]

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That's a good portable setup, just make sure you are wearing good gloves when you handle those fibreglass rods.

 

[dubleuhb]

That's my setup, hammer stapler to attach targets, replace pallet as needed.
The view is at my backyard range. It's 300 yards, I have T-POST every 25 yards and have a 2X6 made up I can hang at any 25 yard mark that has 1/2" steel plates when you just wanna bang a gong.

 

[meketrefe]

I shoot toothpics so don't have that problem.

 

[Doc8404]

I prefer to have a liberal hold mine.
Chest high usually works.

 

[S&W Fan]

I know a guy from another site who is also a NY'er that makes nice target stands that should last you a life time. If I remember correctly they are pretty reasonably priced too. I believe that he registered here under the name "The Welder".Drop him a line and see what he can do for you.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with him in any way. I just thought that I would help out a fellow NY'er

 

[bobbyd3]

Pvc works well. fairly cheep. buy couple 10 foot sections and some 3 ways and t's and make it any dimensions you need. cost you 12 bucks

Just dont take any first timers out with bird shot like i did.

 

[Darth]

Protip: Don't ever use PVC as a steel target stand.

Ask me how I know.

 

[dubleuhb]

Protip: Don't ever use PVC as a steel target stand.

Ask me how I know.

How do you know?

 

[Darth]

How do you know?

You ever wasted $20 on a target stand in a single range session in a single day @dubleuhb ? Have you?

 

[dubleuhb]

Nope

 

[MilesTeg]

You ever wasted $20 on a target stand in a single range session in a single day @dubleuhb ? Have you?

Yup been there done that. That reminds me I need to work on our steel target stands. I'm thinking about trying a fire hose type. Chains seem to not work well for us. There one cousin that shoots it everytime. I almost think he's aiming for them.

 

[MikeyCNY]

Home Depot made all the cuts for free for me.

That's pretty darn cool.. will have to try that out.