Shoting Steel Targets

AJRB · Oct 28, 2013

Shooting Steel Targets

I went to range that had steel targets set up. Talk about serious fun wow!! It's nice to hear your shot hit, and have to shoot around obstructions.
A family friend invited me to the IWLA Halloween fun shoot in PA, sure glad I went.
here is some video of my first time shooting at steel targets, and some slow mo video of someone else at the bobbing for apples station (no sound due to slo mo)
I wish I had gotten more video of some of the other stations.

http://youtu.be/KAxn37f9fPA

http://youtu.be/T82i84tHj4g

AMStrick · Oct 28, 2013

There is a down side of shooting steel targets.

Punching holes in paper is just not that exciting anymore.

Now working moving and shooting. That is a blast.

AJRB · Oct 28, 2013

AMStrick said:
There is a down side of shooting steel targets.

Punching holes in paper is just not that exciting anymore.

Now working moving and shooting. That is a blast.

Yeah another friend of mine won't ever come to the indoor range with me because of this you mention. He says it's too boring lol. Sure is nice and warm indoors though, at 8:00am it was around 30-40 degrees

One of the stations had a moving wheel target, wow is that tough. I found myself compensating for bullet drop and the target moving....super tough ugh

AMStrick · Oct 28, 2013

Next comes shooting a carbine or shot gun on a single point sling then transitioning to the side arm.

Do this on a moving target range while moving. Lots of fun.

kalister1 · Oct 28, 2013

AJRB said:
One of the stations had a moving wheel target, wow is that tough. I found myself compensating for bullet drop and the target moving....super tough ugh

The Texas Star, lots of fun.
Start at the top and ambush the plates. Don't try to follow them around. When they get to the apex of the arc they are still for a split second.

Jambone · Oct 28, 2013

I'd love to build some steel targets. Any thoughts on where to get a fair price on some AR500 or 550 stock? I'd like to get some 10" or 12", 3/8" or 1/2". Maybe setting up a group buy of some steel would be a good idea, what do you all think?

AMStrick · Oct 28, 2013

Bought mine (AR500 3/8) for a fellow associated with Sanner's Lake.

Think it is JR Targets. let me know if you want his contact info.

AJRB · Oct 28, 2013

kalister1 said:
The Texas Star, lots of fun.
Start at the top and ambush the plates. Don't try to follow them around. When they get to the apex of the arc they are still for a split second.

Yep that's the one...I went through an entire 18 rd mag and only hit 2/5....learned the hard way on that one lol.

Jambone · Oct 29, 2013

AMStrick said:
Bought mine (AR500 3/8) for a fellow associated with Sanner's Lake.

Think it is JR Targets. let me know if you want his contact info.

Yeah, I'm interested in the contact info but I have a question. Did you buy stock or pre-cut targets?

Pwilliams1 · Oct 29, 2013

One thing I've wanted to do for a long time. Just haven't had the opportunity.

covertpanda · Oct 29, 2013

AJRB said:
Yep that's the one...I went through an entire 18 rd mag and only hit 2/5....learned the hard way on that one lol.

It took me a year to be able to shoot one clean; my first try took 26 rounds!!! Also, if you think that's tough, check out the polish & irish plate racks.

AJRB · Oct 29, 2013

covertpanda said:
It took me a year to be able to shoot one clean; my first try took 26 rounds!!! Also, if you think that's tough, check out the polish & irish plate racks.

I remember thinking to myself, this is like skiing. It's going to take a few runs to really get the hang of it. Can't wait to try again!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkm7ocXneT0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

This the one? If so WHOAH that looks super difficult.

jimbobborg · Oct 29, 2013

I miss having a fenced in back yard where I could pop multiple cans with my airsoft pistol. That actually helped out with the bowling pin shoot I went to the next day.

AJRB · Oct 29, 2013

AMStrick said:
Next comes shooting a carbine or shot gun on a single point sling then transitioning to the side arm.

Do this on a moving target range while moving. Lots of fun.

Can you suggest a place a beginner could get started with this?

justeric · Oct 29, 2013

Try Peacemakers National Training Center in WV. It's just west of Charles Town WV. It takes me about 1 1/2 hours to drive from Central Md. They have bays you can shoot at all sorts of stuff. They also have more competitions than anyone in the country except CMP (or somewhere). In addition, they have long range shooting for anyone that wants to reach out and shoot targets to 1300 yards. It's a great place. I highly recommend it. Just do a search on Peacemakers in WV.

Good luck,
Eric

AJRB · Oct 29, 2013

justeric said:
Try Peacemakers National Training Center in WV. It's just west of Charles Town WV. It takes me about 1 1/2 hours to drive from Central Md. They have bays you can shoot at all sorts of stuff. They also have more competitions than anyone in the country except CMP (or somewhere). In addition, they have long range shooting for anyone that wants to reach out and shoot targets to 1300 yards. It's a great place. I highly recommend it. Just do a search on Peacemakers in WV.

Good luck,
Eric

Thanks Eric!!

AMStrick · Oct 29, 2013

AJRB said:
Can you suggest a place a beginner could get started with this?

I go to Storm Mountain Training Center. Here is their web site.

http://www.stormmountain.com

They are located in Elk Garden, WV. This is about 30 minutes South of Cumberand,MD. It takes me 3 1/2 hours from Charles County.

I strarted over there in Hand Gun I with my wife and daughter a few years ago.

Great people and excellent training.

The owner is Rod Ryan, they are a family owned and operated faciltiy. The instructors teach from the been there done that point of view.

Regardless of where you go to train, find a place you like and keep training.

AMStrick · Oct 29, 2013

Jambone said:
Yeah, I'm interested in the contact info but I have a question. Did you buy stock or pre-cut targets?

Here is the web site for JR Traget. They are based out of Leonardtown.

http://jrtargets.homestead.com

The targets I picked up are 12" X 18" with a 4"X4" welded on top, centered. It makes the shape of a human torso.

By now I've hit them with 1000 rounds from 4' back to 20 yards and no problems.

ironpony · Oct 29, 2013

I get AR500 from bullseyemetals on ebay. 6" gong $15 shipped. He will cut whatever you like. Many different items.

Blaster229 · Oct 29, 2013

Tomorrow I am going to shoot about 1,000 rounds at steel. I will land about 85% of them.

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