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Kingkeoni

Gong Targets
« on: October 14, 2011, 08:19:02 PM »
After much work and waiting, My new gong targets and frame are ready to unveil.

I have two frames.

The first one has a 4" gong, a 6" gong and an 8" gong.

The second frame houses a 12" 5/8 gong.

All the gongs are made of AR500 steel.

I'll break them in this Sunday at Kokohead.

(Thanks to vooduchikn for all the help)

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42itus

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2011, 08:40:03 PM »
Looks great bro!  If I see those gongs at the range I'll introduce myself to you.
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Foxen

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2011, 09:20:54 PM »
You guys made them?  Nice!
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Kingkeoni

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2011, 10:09:17 PM »
Quote from: 42itus on October 14, 2011, 08:40:03 PM
Looks great bro!  If I see those gongs at the range I'll introduce myself to you.

If you do, i'm obligated to let you have a few shots at the "gong-o'fun"
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Kingkeoni

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2011, 10:10:00 PM »
Quote from: Foxen on October 14, 2011, 09:20:54 PM
You guys made them?  Nice!

Yeah, good ol' American ingenuity, a welder and too much time on our hands.
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.308 newbie

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 11:24:50 PM »
How much would you guys  charge to make one
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Kingkeoni

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2011, 11:39:20 PM »
Quote from: .308 newbie on October 14, 2011, 11:24:50 PM
How much would you guys  charge to make one

I'd have to check and see how much it cost to make then I could let you know.
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.308 newbie

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2011, 12:24:32 AM »
Alright cool lmk
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Jkeone808

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2011, 01:07:26 AM »
I'd gladly pay for one of those, they look great!
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fstbckgt

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2011, 01:58:40 AM »
Quote from: Jkeone808 on October 15, 2011, 01:07:26 AM
I'd gladly pay for one of those, they look great!

x2, cottage industry ftw
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Heavies

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2011, 02:41:42 AM »
The AR500 armor plate, what calibers are they rated? 

Nice work BTW, hope I'll be able to see them Sunday.
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Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2011, 03:43:50 AM »
Very patriotic :)
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Echo5Alpha

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2011, 09:49:16 AM »
Quote from: .308 newbie on October 14, 2011, 11:24:50 PM
How much would you guys  charge to make one

Ummmm Same Here!  I would like to know as well, I'm VERY interested in one of those.
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MantisClaw

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2011, 10:34:08 AM »
Same here :D
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bass monkey

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2011, 10:35:27 AM »
I would be interested in the 3-set as well.  Good to practice in the back yard with my pellet gun as well as at the range.

Also what caliber are the metal rated for?
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Kingkeoni

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2011, 11:12:14 AM »
This is where I bought the gongs.

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Widget-Shop-Inc?_trksid=p4340.l2563

They have all kinds and all sizes.

You can choose the thickness of the gongs and of course the thicker it is, the higher caliber it is rated for.

You can buy 1/4" all the way to 5/8" thick.

Here is a great link explaining the hardness ratings.

http://www.agarms.com/pdf/steeltargets.pdf

The guy I bought them from ships via priority mail and is great about shipping all in one box. (he's not trying to profit off of shipping)

I bought a 4",6",8",10" & 12" and he shipped them all in one box for $15.00

I paid 19, 23, 50, 60, & 90 for the gongs.

The 4 & 6 are 3/8", the 8 & 10 are 1/2" & the 12 is 5/8" thick.

I bought the  angle iron from Home Depot. For 5 pcs it cost me $70 (enough for 2 frames)

The chains and links cost me another $50.

Five cans of spray paint cost $30.


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Kingkeoni

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2011, 11:29:06 AM »
My best estimate for building one frame would be $75.
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Jkeone808

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2011, 01:35:34 PM »
If you guys ever start making these for sale I'll be your first customer. No joke. Let me know.  :thumbsup:
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.308 newbie

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2011, 02:15:06 PM »
Second that
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buckjay

Re: Gong Targets
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2011, 07:46:39 PM »
From personal experience, those ears on those gongs are SHIT! Well placed 5.56 will blast that right off (yes my plates are AR500). Better to get squares where the holes are drilled further into the plate.

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