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When I set out to find a target stand, I had couple of capabilities I wanted it to have:
- Portability: I wanted to be able to move the stand fairly easily between my home and our property in East Texas
- Flexibility: I wanted to be able to simultaneously (or interchangeably) switch between various bag targets, such as my large Morrell Keep Hammer-in’ or my smaller Rinehart, while also shooting at 3D targets
- Durability: I planned to leave the stand outside so I needed something that could stand up to the elements
I scoured the market for something that met these needs but just couldn’t find something that met them to my liking.
As a hobby welder, I began assessing my supply of drop steel and came up with a plan that involves a heavy bottom platform that accepts two uprights. A cross brace can then be inserted into the uprights for hanging a bag target.
The detailed plan is as follows (keep in mind, I purchased no steel for this project so if you choose to replicate it, it may be more economical to substitute some pieces):
Materials Needed
- Morrell Keep Hammerin’ Target
- Rinehart Woodland Boar 3D Target
- Paracord
- Muddy Carabiner x 2
- Rustoleum Flat Black Spray Paint
- 1” 11ga Square Tube: 39.5” x 2
- 1” 11ga Square Tube: 34”
- 1 1/4” 14ga Square Tube: 7 3/4” x 2
- 1 1/4” 14ga Square Tube: 2” x 2
- 1 1/2” 14ga Square Tube: 60” x 2
- 1 1/2” 1/8in Angle Iron: 34”
- 1/4” Flat Bar: 36”
- 6” Carriage Bolt x 2
- 1” End Caps
Step 1: Assemble the Base
Begin by laying out the 1” square tube as seen in the picture above and welding the frame together. The heavier 11ga square tube will help to anchor the frame.
Step 2: Weld the Upright Supports
Weld the 7 3/4” 1 1/4” square tube pieces as pictured above.
Step 3: Drill Holes for 3D Target in Flat Bar
Measure the distance between the holes that support your 3D target. Drill holes through the flat bar and insert the carriage bolts that will support the 3D target. Tighten nuts to secure the bolts.
Step 4: Weld Flat Bar to Frame
Weld the flat bar to the the top of the frame as pictured above.
Step 5: Weld Top Brace
Weld the 2” 1 1/4” square tube to the angle iron as pictured above. Be sure to leave a small gap between the angle iron and the square tube to allow the square tube to slide into the upright.
Step 6: Spray Paint All Bare Surfaces
To prevent rust, spray paint all bare metal surfaces.
Step 7: Attach Paracord Prusiks and Caribiners
In order to attach the carabiners that will hold the bag target, attach two Prusik knots to the angle iron as pictured.
Step 8: Assemble the Stand
Slide the two uprights onto the base. Slide the fittings attached to the angle iron into the tops of the uprights. Hang bag target from carabiners and slip 3D target onto carriage bolts.
Disassembly
With the exception of the base (which is one welded piece), the stand simply slides together. The four pieces can easily assemble and disassemble in less than a minute.
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