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Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« on: June 08, 2017, 09:17:18 AM »
So, looking to purchase some steel for range as well as transportable set up. Think portable stand for a single plate that could be set up in camp, ah lah cold bore challenge in the field, and range use. These look like they eould do the trick, are cost effective I believe, and come with free shipping.

Thoughts?

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2017, 09:18:05 AM »
Fyi, primary calibers used are 308, 270, 30 30, 223, no magnums.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2017, 09:38:38 AM »
cheaper and better than plasma cut, unless you can source some scrap metal or cut it yourself


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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2017, 09:41:20 AM »
I just bought these for $150 with free shipping.  I bought the AR500 1/2" so it will handle almost anything. 



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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2017, 11:27:11 AM »
Beer cans are cheaper, but if I didn't have any that looks like a pretty good deal.  Check the return policy, but how bad can you mess up a chunk of metal?

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2017, 11:35:19 AM »
Ill know soon....they are on the way.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2017, 12:02:38 PM »
How do you plan to mount them?


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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2017, 12:10:06 PM »
Basic pvc frame suspended by cables. I want to make it portable and light.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2017, 12:13:43 PM »
Basically this....

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2017, 12:18:48 PM »
Cool!  Let us know how they sound.  I may pick up a couple myself, I love whacking the steel at the Marysville range.


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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2017, 12:22:06 PM »
Thats what got me going.  Shot the new 308 Ar there when it was handed over to me. Somewhere on here is me bragging about hitting the mid sized plate with my 460 S&W, 2nd shot, open sights.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2017, 01:15:13 PM »
Looks good to me. Show us the setup when you're done

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2017, 01:24:33 PM »
Yep!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2017, 04:34:55 PM »
Here is a local company with free shipping.

https://www.akerssteeltargets.com/

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2017, 07:49:39 PM »
Check Akers steel Target

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2017, 07:53:30 PM »
Here is a local company with free shipping.

https://www.akerssteeltargets.com/

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2017, 07:54:11 PM »
Well shucks....already placed my order but great to know!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2017, 08:11:39 PM »
Well shucks....already placed my order but great to know!
Hey no worries! Way better deal than i can do anyway. No Way a small shop could ever come close to Amazon, haha.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2017, 08:15:42 PM »
I hear yah but i do believe in spending a bit more to keep it local.  You will get my next order!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2017, 10:44:36 PM »
I hear yah but i do believe in spending a bit more to keep it local.  You will get my next order!
I appreciate that!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #20 on: June 11, 2017, 10:43:13 AM »
Score! They shipped two extra plates.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #21 on: June 11, 2017, 10:50:09 AM »
Nice

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #22 on: June 11, 2017, 11:07:04 AM »
Good to know of another local source, rather buy local but only place I knew of when I bought a few years ago was too expensive.

I ended up buying 4"-6"-8" plates from ebay for what the local guys wanted just for a 6" at the time.
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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #23 on: June 11, 2017, 11:10:03 AM »
Yes sir,  ar500.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #24 on: June 11, 2017, 09:53:59 PM »
I really like my Cloudbreak target stand.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #25 on: June 14, 2017, 07:52:46 PM »
So here is my first knocked together attempt. Yes....1 inch pipe is very light for the job but all she needs is a little weight on the feet and I'm sure it will be fine. Actually, the flex in the pipe (I think) will help with the stability. That is the biggest plate, the 10inch, hanging on it. The goal of the stand is to be able to run downrange and set up quickly while at my local range as well as take it out in the field for set up and longer range playing around. So...not bad. Now it needs to be tested!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #26 on: June 14, 2017, 08:54:21 PM »
If you shoot those up close say within pistol range you may want to suspend the plate weighed forward, that should send your ricochets into the ground.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2017, 08:56:33 PM »
Distance is planned for 150 to 200 on avg.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #28 on: June 15, 2017, 07:50:28 AM »
Looks good but I think that your PVC is going to get a lot of shrapnel embedded in it.

I picked up a couple of 6” plates, so far I’ve just whacked them with the pellet rifle but I think they are going to work.  I plan hang them from a steel post setup with para-cord.   Or maybe I’ll just keep using the bungee.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #29 on: June 15, 2017, 07:56:38 AM »
Possibly....only one way to find out!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #30 on: June 15, 2017, 08:06:29 PM »
The pvc ain't gonna last man... my dad helped me reinforce some garden shepards hooks, and that seems to work well. Also, I have 3/8" plates and a 30/30 will go through them like butter

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #31 on: June 15, 2017, 08:10:36 PM »
The pvc ain't gonna last man... my dad helped me reinforce some garden shepards hooks, and that seems to work well. Also, I have 3/8" plates and a 30/30 will go through them like butter

30-30 will not go through 3/8 ar500

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #32 on: June 15, 2017, 08:27:28 PM »
I have no doubts the pvc will get chewed up. No problem. If, big if as it won't happen,  my 165gr accubonds go through then fine, tbe plates are covered by warranty and I'll get new ones. Bro in law has a 30 30...we will hammer it at 100 and see what happens. My 308 will be hitting it at 150 and longer,  not worried a bit.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #33 on: June 15, 2017, 09:14:51 PM »
The pvc ain't gonna last man... my dad helped me reinforce some garden shepards hooks, and that seems to work well. Also, I have 3/8" plates and a 30/30 will go through them like butter

Maybe mild steel, but not ar-500. These impacts are from .375 diameter 350 Gr matchkings with an impact velocity of over 2900 fps on 3/8" ar-500.


I did punch a hole in the same plate with a 270 wsm and a 130 nbt. Velocity wins every time!

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #34 on: June 18, 2017, 01:57:51 PM »
So. Here are a few things we learned.

1. The pvc was beat to a pulp by shrapnel. The stand worked but took a beating and did not survive.
2. The plates do indeed give off a resounding ping.
3. The surface is unmarred from a 165gr Accubond.
4. The surface is every so slightly marred by a 7mm mag.


We had fun, set the steel up at 175, shot it up. Good times.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #35 on: June 18, 2017, 02:03:21 PM »
Two shots, 308, at 175. Pvc hurting.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #36 on: June 18, 2017, 02:16:06 PM »
Is it just the crossbar that took the beating?
If so, just use some fittings on the uprights and move the crossbar off of the same plane as the plate. Or just make one out of piping and be done with it. But, a 2nd plane with the PVC would keep your light weight mobility where you want it. Could do Ts off the uprights, then a rectangle Halo hanging the plate in the middle of the halo.
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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #37 on: June 18, 2017, 02:19:10 PM »
Yep, crossbar got shrapnel damage. The thin cable also eas cut by plate edges. Considering it was getting hit with the 308 and really hamnered by the 7mm mag it did just fine.

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« Reply #38 on: June 18, 2017, 02:28:26 PM »
I've tried all sorts of stands and hangers over the years and I consider most of them consumables. For an inexpensive stand you can build one out of scrap 2x4s and a couple of cheap hinges. They hold up pretty well and it only costs a couple bucks for a stand that will last for at least a couple trips out.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #39 on: June 18, 2017, 02:32:51 PM »
It held up surprisingly well considering what we put it through. I've never shot steel before, it was a lot of fun.
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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
« Reply #40 on: June 18, 2017, 02:40:17 PM »
It held up surprisingly well considering what we put it through. I've never shot steel before, it was a lot of fun.

It's an awful lot of fun! The farther away you are, the more fun it is. There's something satisfying about waiting to hear that "ping" after you've already seen the impact.

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Re: Would you buy it? Set of plates via Amazon
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@TRD1911

Bump....not sure if the same set is still available but nice plates for sure.

 


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