duct tape to repair those errant shots,  my frame is almost  made of duct tape, lol, stronger than wood

That's what the RO told me while smiling and chuckling.  My pistol frame had several new holes due to my testing out my LCR last weekend.  Was advised by the RO to use heavier slower bullets (158gr) to account for the muzzle rise of the snubbie.

Been doing some research to learn the basics of pistol shooting and I was recommended this DVD by Gabriel Suarez.  $40 for a dvd sounds expensive, but I hear it is worth the money..
http://www.onesourcetactical.com/combativepistolmarksmanshipdvdbygabrielsuarez.aspx#.T7C5EfXh-Sp
The RO looked at my pistol frame that was in pieces and said good job   I have some duct tape, so I will add that to my range bag, along with a fishing net and a wood base.

fishing net?

fishing net?

to catch brass

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Quote from: GreenStomper on May 13, 2012, 10:02:33 PM

fishing net?

to catch brass

Upgraded model

The upgraded model is outta my price range.Not to mention the maintenance costs. The fishing net is a good idea. My AR was spraying the bench next to me. Stopping to apologize and pick up brass cuts in to shooting time! Also seen the brass catchers made from netting and PVC, kinda like the target frame idea. Not totally sold on it, more stuff to lug around.

The upgraded model is outta my price range.Not to mention the maintenance costs. The fishing net is a good idea. My AR was spraying the bench next to me. Stopping to apologize and pick up brass cuts in to shooting time! Also seen the brass catchers made from netting and PVC, kinda like the target frame idea. Not totally sold on it, more stuff to lug around.

Ya I've seen a few with the PVC frame and netting, covers more area than a net but takes more time to assemble.

This thread has a few ideas
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=3128

You can also buy one from X-RIng
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2931

So...is there anything shorter then 50yds on the rifle side?

So...is there anything shorter then 50yds on the rifle side?

I don't believe so.

I'm not sure if the range officers allow the blackpowder guys to shoot inside of that on the far right hand side or not.

The web site says 50 and 100 yds., bring your own frame/targets. Steel targets are past that. This weekend all the black powder guys were all the way to the right and at 50yds.

Ya I've seen a few with the PVC frame and netting, covers more area than a net but takes more time to assemble.

This thread has a few ideas
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=3128

Thanks,might have to copy this idea.I can carry the boom sticks and ammo, the wife can carry the frame and DIY brass catcher.

Found a table style mic stand at Radio Shack, $13.99  The mic clip is $9.99
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102923#

I know I have been there a few times, just feel like for shotgun something like in the 25yd range would be a little better...though shooting skeet is fun.

The web site says 50 and 100 yds., bring your own frame/targets. Steel targets are past that. This weekend all the black powder guys were all the way to the right and at 50yds.

Yeah I

So...is there anything shorter then 50yds on the rifle side?

I've seen guys set up paper targets closer, at around 25 yards or so, but they needed to pound a stake into the ground and had a special one-sided frame.

Just go Home Depot and make one, not that hard. If you think about it, all you need is the side posts and cardboard. Put the posts in the stand and staple the cardboard on the wood. It holds, I do it all the time. It also makes transportation easier.

so just the legs is fine? legal/legit? thinking this would be best. maybe add hinges in the middle to fold in half

so just the legs is fine? legal/legit? thinking this would be best. maybe add hinges in the middle to fold in half

Yup, I do it and a few others including some handgun classes do it too. As long as it stands it's good to go. You only have a problem if your cardboard is bent or if it's raining and cardboard gets soggy, then you lose the support to keep the legs upright. Construction is easy too, just get the 10ft 1x3 and cut it in half.