Steel targets that move independently

[dekindy]

I saw a youtuber video(wish I could remember which one) that had a steel target that had 5 independent plates. An independent center plate and at least 4 independent plates that surrounded it. The disadvantage that I see with steel is you don't know where you are hitting or missing and this design solves that.

Anybody know a source for this type of steel target. I don't have the slightest what search term to use to find something like that assuming that it is even available in the current market.

 

[DadSmith]

Wrong thread.

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

Dekindy, trying to understand what you're asking about, so correct me if I'm wrong here:

We've all seen those steel targets with a "vital" zone that swings independently from the rest of the target.
I'm imagining that, but with more target zones surrounding each other(not just one vital zone) that all swing independently from each other.
So that you can tell how far off the bullseye you're hitting.

Is that accurate?

 

[EyeCarry]

The disadvantage that I see with steel is you don't know where you are hitting or missing and this design solves that.

I can usually see several of my shots on a freshly painted steel target. The white spray paint made specifically for steel works best. Depending on how far out you are shooting and your range limitations repainting may or may not be feasible for you.

 

[tjh88]

https://makeitringtargets.com/products/ols/products/38-ar500-12-swinging-bullseye-target

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but it came to mind with your description.

 

[dekindy]

Dekindy, trying to understand what you're asking about, so correct me if I'm wrong here:

We've all seen those steel targets with a "vital" zone that swings independently from the rest of the target.
I'm imagining that, but with more target zones surrounding each other(not just one vital zone) that all swing independently from each other.
So that you can tell how far off the bullseye you're hitting.

Is that accurate?

Yes. Imagine a center steel plate surround by 4 independently moving steel plates. NE, SE, SW, and NW quadrants. At least that is what it appeared to me. Thinking maybe it was big daddy. Will try to find again and ask the youtuber.

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[dekindy]

https://makeitringtargets.com/products/ols/products/38-ar500-12-swinging-bullseye-target

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but it came to mind with your description.

EUREKA, by golly that is it exactly it. Thank you! They are in Frankfort, Indiana.

Maybe I should not get so excited but I find this to be an amazing product. This would be the only thing I would bring to the range!

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[EyeCarry]

That's pretty cool. I didn't know about one like that!

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

woahhh that's awesome. local company too...

 

[Mike Maddox]

Have been making them for over 40 years.

 

[***Ironhead***]

EUREKA, by golly that is it exactly it. Thank you! They are in Frankfort, Indiana.

Maybe I should not get so excited but I find this to be an amazing product. This would be the only thing I would bring to the range!

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https://makeitringtargets.com/products/ols/products/38-ar500-12-swinging-bullseye-target

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but it came to mind with your description.

I will be adding that to my range! Thanks to you both

 

[ACC]

I dig that target. It will find a place on my range.

 

[Thor]

Just make sure they work for what you want to shoot them with. I bought one (local manufacture don't remember who) that was supposed to be good for center fire rifle...it was not. The target was a bullseye and two outer rings that swung independently. From 75 yards the two rifles I tried (Carcano 7.35mm and Marlin 45-70) alternately burned holes through it or bent it up so bad it would no longer swing. It seemed a stout 3/4" thick but not so much. After some work with an anvil and hammer it swings again but has been relegated to pistol use only.

 

[Restroyer]

I bought some of Make It Rings targets in December - they sell them on Amazon too. I have not had time to try them out yet though - super busy at work and when I get time to try them it's crappy weather. They seem well made. They do suck on shipping though - very slow.