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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: tim808 on November 02, 2016, 03:18:24 AM
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Since I only use irons and assume gongs are only allowed at 100yards, I'm thinking of getting a larger gong - say torso size approx 20w x 24h - which is wider than the 14" stand.
Would the range officer allow a gong that is wider than 14" on the standard 14" frame?
If not, will they allow setting the gong on just a single post? (look like a street sign)
Or will they allow you to bring a self supporting frame/stand that is slightly wider - say 30" wide? (look like a swing set)
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Since I only use irons and assume gongs are only allowed at 100yards, I'm thinking of getting a larger gong - say torso size approx 20w x 24h - which is wider than the 14" stand.
I only use irons also and I have no problem hitting my 8" gong consistently (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/656ef3001742d8d0cdf42f9d8fbedca8.jpg) at 100 yards.
Would the range officer allow a gong that is wider than 14" on the standard 14" frame?
I would say no because it can't swing. Depending on the caliber if your gong can't swing to disperse energy it will get destroyed faster. Mine is mounted hanging angled towards the ground to (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/2c5d5ee506a47d3278dd6304fd216bda.jpg) help dissipate energy and send the bullet into the ground.
If not, will they allow setting the gong on just a single post? (look like a street sign)
yes if it can swing and or is angled downward how you rig it would depend how big of a plate and what your hitting it with.
Or will they allow you to bring a self supporting frame/stand that is slightly wider - say 30" wide? (look like a swing set)
yes and I have seen guys use something that spans two sets of target post holes to support their gongs.
The best thing to do is have the RSO/RO look at your contraption and bless off on it. My answers aren't the be all end all. Have fun!
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If not, will they allow setting the gong on just a single post? (look like a street sign)
I've seen a guy set a 10" plate on a hook off of a 2x4 at 100. So I think this is good to go.
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From what I have heard from the RO's, your plate must be attached by two points and must hang perpendicular to the firing line. Plates on a single post that does not swing free are not allowed. Some may have slid by, but it's not a guarantee.
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I've been working on a stand that mounts into the standard post holes. This was accepted by some RO'S and rejected by others. The ones who said no good said the plate needs two mount points as well, so I have to fabricate something to make that possible. It's a 10" gong, I paint a smaller aiming black on the center of this. I shoot it with irons, no problem.
(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/Mobile%20Uploads/20160822_002324_zpssbwep7p2.jpg) (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/heaviescc/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160822_002324_zpssbwep7p2.jpg.html)
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Tnx guys!
I'll try making a frame that looks like a T so I can use a gong with 2 attachment points
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Tim, no be cheap. Just spend some of that O/T $$$
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Since when did rich people start driving oil leaking 95 previas with dead shocks and expired registration??
That's right, they don't :-)
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OGC sells a gong+ paper target set up. For about $250 I think.
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I shoot a 12" ar500 round plate using a commercial 2x4 mount. The mount uses a single bolt with a spring buffer. My setup angles the plate downward and the spring allows the plate to swing back a tiny bit. I asked the ranger officer before setting it up, and they definitely gave it a very good inspection before let me use it.
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Solidjohn - that is what I was thinking of getting but Heavies mentioned that some of the RO's want 2 attachments. I'll do a swinger with 2 attachments to be safe
Changemyoil - I ordered a "solo" gong stand from fabtek but my vision isn't the greatest. LRT can confirm that.
Just in case, I'm making a bigger gong set to avoid embarrassing myself.
(At work I say it's for my kids)
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this is an 8" target and galvanized steel frame, 2.5 feet each section
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7325/15936870853_1ed46d0308_b.jpg)
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That is an industrial duty set!
Your great grandkids will still be using it decades from now
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proper set up right there, nice work!
I only use irons also and I have no problem hitting my 8" gong consistently (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/656ef3001742d8d0cdf42f9d8fbedca8.jpg) at 100 yards.
I would say no because it can't swing. Depending on the caliber if your gong can't swing to disperse energy it will get destroyed faster. Mine is mounted hanging angled towards the ground to (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161102/2c5d5ee506a47d3278dd6304fd216bda.jpg) help dissipate energy and send the bullet into the ground.
yes if it can swing and or is angled downward how you rig it would depend how big of a plate and what your hitting it with.
yes and I have seen guys use something that spans two sets of target post holes to support their gongs.
The best thing to do is have the RSO/RO look at your contraption and bless off on it. My answers aren't the be all end all. Have fun!
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