zini 1,939 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Hi all, After watching Davys fantastic post the other day and him shooting them really cool metal crow and rat targets i decided to make some for myself to use in the indoor range to test my scope cam out now that the adaptor as arrived. I wanted to keep the cost down as much as possible so here is my talk through so other shooters can easily make the targets too. 1. All you need is old metal coat hangers 2. Some old scaffolding planks or heavy wood to use as the target bases. 3. Some old spoons 4. A drill and metal bit, 2 pairs of pliers and some wire cutters. Drill a hole in a spoon right at the end as in the photo Twist the spoon using the 2 pairs of pliers Cut and straighten the coat hanger before making it into the shape in the photo Drill 2 holes in the wood at each end to fit the wire into. Feed the spoon into the wire and then fit the wire into the wood. Job done. The photos will speak for themselves. Zini Share this post Link to post
kev1986 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 good stuff si do they make a whirling noise when you shoot them Share this post Link to post
zini 1,939 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 LOL I dont know Kev mate as i havent shot at them yet. I will be out later in the range with Dylan testing them and the scope cam at different ranges. Ive sort of stollen Davys idea as it was a very good one i thought . Si Share this post Link to post
kev1986 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 lol they look good mate will await footage just watch were the pellet goes after at close ranges with them being concaved have fun kev Share this post Link to post
RaiderBoy 19 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Hi all, After watching Davys fantastic post the other day and him shooting them really cool metal crow and rat targets i decided to make some for myself to use in the indoor range to test my scope cam out now that the adaptor as arrived. I wanted to keep the cost down as much as possible so here is my talk through so other shooters can easily make the targets too. 1. All you need is old metal coat hangers 2. Some old scaffolding planks or heavy wood to use as the target bases. 3. Some old spoons 4. A drill and metal bit, 2 pairs of pliers and some wire cutters. Drill a hole in a spoon right at the end as in the photo Twist the spoon using the 2 pairs of pliers Cut and straighten the coat hanger before making it into the shape in the photo Drill 2 holes in the wood at each end to fit the wire into. Feed the spoon into the wire and then fit the wire into the wood. Job done. The photos will speak for themselves. Zini You couldent hit one of them at 100 meters and film it they look good zini and if cut out the wooden block and stick the wire straight into the ground you could make them in about 2 mins. Richard Share this post Link to post
Rifleman88 28 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 my brothers going to have to eat cereal with his hands when im through Share this post Link to post
wuzzy 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 thats brilliant fella how's the snow up you's now its getting worse here we've had a foot of it today Share this post Link to post
zini 1,939 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 LOL Rifleman :laugh: That was funny. Hi Joey, Its terrible pal and snowing right now. Im taking the R10 and camera to work tomorrow to shoot some vermin. The crows are everywhere again Si Share this post Link to post
wuzzy 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 yup same here nothing but feather in the tree's but plenty of tracks in the snow Share this post Link to post
sibaldib 6 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Im taking the R10 and camera to work tomorrow to shoot some vermin. The crows are everywhere again Si Blimey. If I took my rifle to work they have the City of London shut down in 10 minutes and a sniper on every building! Sib Share this post Link to post
hughes_jh 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 6 disposable lighters for a pound at the market, now thats more fun when you need something to shoot at!!! Share this post Link to post
stealthy1 3,828 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 I may have to go on Ebay and see if I can track down a couple of coke spoons Share this post Link to post
zini 1,939 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) LOL Stealthly Hi Sib, Thats the perks of working on a military camp mate where you have miles of permission to shoot over So when you making the journey up Sib to shoot some North Yorkshire vermin? I will need a new job in 3 years time Sib so am counting on you finding me a good one at your place Si Edited January 6, 2010 by zini Share this post Link to post
davyt63 1,834 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 nice DIY targets there zini,but what are you going to do, at the kids next house party! loads of jelly and no spoons chaz made some similiar to them for the meet last year nice one buddy regards davy Share this post Link to post
sibaldib 6 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 LOL Stealthly So when you making the journey up Sib to shoot some North Yorkshire vermin? I will need a new job in 3 years time Sib so am counting on you finding me a good one at your place Si Si, I am going to try to get up there in March or April depending on how I can organise my business trips. I should think you've got a potential future in pest control or airgun courses/days out etc Sib Share this post Link to post