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Post by davet on Aug 9, 2016 17:40:59 GMT
Wonder what this might cost? I am happy enough to get hits on our IPSCs but knowing Where it hits would be good.
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Post by c18rch on Aug 9, 2016 19:47:57 GMT
Me too!!!
However, one the hits pop the centres out to the side you could be just shooting through the holes!
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Post by davet on Aug 9, 2016 20:21:48 GMT
Bit challenging shooting them back into place at extended range!
Might put out feelers on costs though.......something Tiff might do?
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Post by tiff on Aug 10, 2016 10:28:26 GMT
Yes I could do this, looks quite entertaining.
Initial thoughts: - It would need to be on a stand (welded or bolted bracket on the back), probably a 4" wooden post on a plywood base. Light and portable, plus very quick to deploy. - Forward leaning angle would be reasonably critical, to ensure the plates reset. - Looking at the picture (head is 6" across), I would say the circles are about 3" diameter. - Plates would be attached via a welded or bolted on bracket on the back. - The plates could be quickly removable, therefore allowing them to be changed for thinner plates i.e. 6mm, 8mm and 10mm allowing smaller calibre's/longer distances. - Cost is harder to call a this stage, but would be circa £350+ with one set of plates, as there is quite a bit of cutting, welding and steel there. - It could be ready for the Autumn RRC on the 8th/9th Oct.
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Post by oaken on Aug 10, 2016 11:16:31 GMT
I don't really see the point of a large square with holes in. Better to have a post which flaps side to side. Reduced steel requirement, less cutting and lighter for portability.
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Post by arbshot on Aug 10, 2016 12:35:19 GMT
I don't really see the point of a large square with holes in. Better to have a post which flaps side to side. Reduced steel requirement, less cutting and lighter for portability. Agree, IPSC hinged in the middle with three plates each side. If all six plates were different colours it would help with identification.
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Post by davet on Aug 10, 2016 17:16:39 GMT
Having trouble visualising your suggestions......any chance of posting a sketch?
Don't want to over-complicate the design!
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Post by oaken on Aug 10, 2016 18:03:06 GMT
Here you go, I put some thought into it :-)
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Post by davet on Aug 10, 2016 19:11:28 GMT
Rup......So a bit like a 'dueling tree' ex BH targets but on IPSC sized scale to register hits either on plate body or swinging gongs?
Tiff......you are a master at choosing RRC dates for when I am overseas!...ie Oct dates.....is there any prospect of going for the following week?
Not realistically expecting you to change dates to suit me but would it be possible to project future RRC dates further ahead of time to help avoid clashes?
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Post by oaken on Aug 10, 2016 23:08:02 GMT
Yup, you got it. Flapper sizes of 10", 7.5" & 5" would equate roughly to 1, 0.75 & .5 moa at 1000yds or 2, 1.5 & 1moa at 500. Simple, challenging and fun :-)
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Post by c18rch on Aug 11, 2016 10:27:14 GMT
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Post by oaken on Aug 11, 2016 13:25:11 GMT
Ha, artists license. This was what I had planned as the next quarry shoot purchase. I like the graduated size targets and a decent weight of steel makes it relatively self supporting without the need for hammering stakes into the ground.
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Post by davet on Aug 11, 2016 16:57:35 GMT
Completely agreed on principle of 'keep it simple'.....BUT.....at extended range it is problematic re seeing WHERE you have hit the target and I still think that the dueling-tree setup needs a substantial 'body' as well as the flappers to assist homing-in the shots.
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Post by oaken on Aug 11, 2016 17:35:27 GMT
Stick an ipsc next to it....
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Post by Admin on Aug 12, 2016 10:27:25 GMT
Why bother ? Extended range is just that. So a hit is a hit. Thats what matters. Who really gives a toss if its right shoulder or elbow ? Thinner ipsc targets so the smaller stuff actually reacts in a way that can be seen/heard would be better as far as im concerned. And you could probably get 6 for the price of some fancy doodah target.
Just my 2p worth.
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