Good Gong holders?

Moorvogi · Dec 21, 2018

I mostly shoot on private land but once in a whil ei go to AGC. I noticed the other day someone had a gong holder that slipped onto a 2x4 and held a gong. i have one of those too but his was diffrent because it had a HOLE to put the bolt thru and fasten the gong on. Mine has a U that you use tension to hold the gong in place. Both are angled down and safe for the range.

The U design of mine means it has to be cranked down tightly else it'll "jump" off the gong holder with a 308 or 300 win mag.

does anyone know the name of the gong holder "kit" or whatever that AGC sells there so i can look for one at amazon?

looking for two versions... one for 2x4 as well as one for T fence posts.

Similar to these; but with a closed top instead of a U shaped open hole.:

md_rick_o · Dec 21, 2018

Don't know what they sell but i just found https://www.ar500targetsolutions.com/product/target-lok-system-three-pack/ yesterday. It might be just what you could use. It locks down the bolt to the target holder.

Uncle Duke · Dec 21, 2018

Looked like this?

https://shop.brownells.com/shooting...MIxuCF9K6y3wIViorICh1RRAvXEAQYBiABEgLmv_D_BwE

GUNSnROTORS · Dec 21, 2018

Don't know about AGC either, but this one for 2x4 mounting looks exactly as you described: https://www.amazon.com/Target-Hange...=1545445459&sr=1-8&keywords=2x4+target+hanger

Sam company make one for T-posts, but it has a spring mount like the one in Uncle Duke's link: https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Target...8&qid=1545445617&sr=8-2&keywords=Dire+Systems

Beach Runner · Dec 21, 2018

I don't know if these hook style brackets will work for your gongs but:

2x4 bracket:
https://mgmtargets.com/steel-challenge/steel-challenge-cap

t-post:
https://mgmtargets.com/sportsman-series/sportsman-steel-challenge-t-post-hanger

danb · Dec 21, 2018

GUNSnROTORS said:
Don't know about AGC either, but this one for 2x4 mounting looks exactly as you described: https://www.amazon.com/Target-Hange...=1545445459&sr=1-8&keywords=2x4+target+hanger

Sam company make one for T-posts, but it has a spring mount like the one in Uncle Duke's link: https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Target...8&qid=1545445617&sr=8-2&keywords=Dire+Systems

yes, that top one is basically what I have to use at AGC.

CTS targets also makes one, sold on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/TESKE-Steel-...kmr0&keywords=cts+2x4+Target+Hanger+for+AR500

SKIP · Dec 22, 2018

I have destroyed 7 CTS 1/2"steel targets while shooting 30-06.
When I use the hook type the target flips off on the first hit. Wait 30 minutes for a cease fire. Shoot again and wait for another cease fire and go home.

I only use a CTS bolt type now but eventually the plate will crack at the weakest point, the hole mount.

My last CTS order was for a single plate but to my surprise they sent me 3 free 1/2" 6" round ones.

retafshooter · Dec 22, 2018

I've tried many types but settled on this one

https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Ridge-Outdoors-Target-Hanger/dp/B079KH6XWG

Easy on and Easy off, and nice reaction.

Mr. Ed · Dec 22, 2018

This isn't elegant, but why not use some safety wire to capture the bolt in the slot of the holder?

SKIP · Dec 22, 2018

Bolt hardness is Grade8.
I wish they had a hole in which I could insert a cotter pin but that would be sheared off in good time.

Troublesbrewin · Dec 22, 2018

I have the AR 500 target solutions unit with the “u”. I’ve used heavy wire wrapped around the bolt and the mount to keep the bolt loose and the plate never flies off the U mount. It’s the ceiling hanger wire Mr. Ed suggested above. A full wrap around the bolt, then each end wraps around the hanger steel, easy peasey hangs loosely yet secure.

vinconco · Dec 22, 2018

Hang Fast Targets has a solution that works well to retain targets. This is the KISS principle on steroids.

The weight of the plate keeps the target on the hanger. The plate protects the hanger/hardware from bullet damage. Very reactive and the single mounting point allows them to ring like a bell.

The best part is the hanger works on a standard T Post which are cheap and can be left in place and the targets taken safely home. (nobody ever stole a T Post)

Multiple targets can be hung on the same T Post

Moorvogi · Dec 24, 2018

retafshooter said:
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Ridge-Outdoors-Target-Hanger/dp/B079KH6XWG

Easy on and Easy off, and nice reaction.

I'm trying to vision this where the gong DOESN'T come flying off after a single hit with anything other than a .22LR...

If it works for you, great.. but it's defiantly not what i was looking for.

Moorvogi · Dec 24, 2018

ahphilip said:
I have the AR 500 target solutions unit with the “u”. I’ve used heavy wire wrapped around the bolt and the mount to keep the bolt loose and the plate never flies off the U mount. It’s the ceiling hanger wire Mr. Ed suggested above. A full wrap around the bolt, then each end wraps around the hanger steel, easy peasey hangs loosely yet secure.

guess this also addresses how to get the gong off quickly for a swap.. or in case you shear the head of the bolt off.

Good call you 2!

SKIP · Dec 24, 2018

Moorvogi said:
guess this also addresses how to get the gong off quickly for a swap.. or in case you shear the head of the bolt off.

Good call you 2!

In my SUV I carry 2 with hooks and 2 with bolt attachments.

The hook types are used for 5,56MM up to .30 M1 carbine. At each ceasefire I go down range and flip over the plate to a new painted side.
The plate is 3/8" thick.

The bolt attachments are for 308 up to 8MM. These plates are 1/2" thick.

I also carry extra 2X4s and spare parts not just for me but for other shooters.

retafshooter · Dec 24, 2018

Moorvogi said:
I'm trying to vision this where the gong DOESN'T come flying off after a single hit with anything other than a .22LR...

If it works for you, great.. but it's defiantly not what i was looking for.

Biggfoot44 · Dec 24, 2018

Good 'ol Boy #1 turns to Good 'ol Boy #2 " Hey, hold my gong, and watch this ! " .

Moorvogi · Dec 27, 2018

vinconco said:
The weight of the plate keeps the target on the hanger. The plate protects the hanger/hardware from bullet damage. Very reactive and the single mounting point allows them to ring like a bell.

The best part is the hanger works on a standard T Post which are cheap and can be left in place and the targets taken safely home. (nobody ever stole a T Post)

I like this concept and i'm sure it would work great under some/most conditions. Sadly the posts are going to be located in the middle of a farm field. Only shot at while crops aren't there. That's MY problem but.. i have to wonder.. how well do the gongs stay on the posts if that wasn't a problem??

Earlier this year, i recorded a video of my 300 win mag hitting a gong at 300 yards. iPhone is hooked up to a spotting scope and on a tripod.

Regular Speed Link

Slow Motion

Looking at these videos.. i would have to think the gong would fall down when being hit with that gun at that range. yes??

Moorvogi · Dec 27, 2018

retafshooter said:

I know this range! Though.. i'm not sure what i'm watching other than a fully semi automatic war weapon... plinking a helpless gong.

If thats YOU.. i would LOVE to look thru that scope in person. maybe shoot 1-2 rounds. for the sake of product evaluation. I'm looking to remove some coyote and fox from some property.

Moorvogi · Dec 27, 2018

SKIP said:
In my SUV I carry 2 with hooks and 2 with bolt attachments.

The hook types are used for 5,56MM up to .30 M1 carbine. At each ceasefire I go down range and flip over the plate to a new painted side.
The plate is 3/8" thick.

The bolt attachments are for 308 up to 8MM. These plates are 1/2" thick.

I also carry extra 2X4s and spare parts not just for me but for other shooters.

i've seen 2x4s get "cut" from the shrapnel after several rounds. It's not a single day thing but it does happen. We shot the dueling tree 2x4 post down last weekend... pew pew.. TIMMMMBERRRR...

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