It's beautiful! You did a great job. Had a couple things come up, but you engineered a solution for each of them. I particularly like the bearing protection--simple, but clever! No doubt you will get the final bugaboos ironed out as well. Have fun shooting it up!
After reading your comment about the plate falling and hitting the clamps I put the other side of all the clamps in my truck. If they get bent beyond use I can replace them. I never thought of that! Now I may need to make another mod. Man this thing is already heavy. I almost couldn't get it in my truck. I wish I had a place that I could just set up all my targets and shoot them when ever I felt like it. Dream on!
Nice job Uncle Buck. I especially like the lower mount for the pillow blocks. Let me know how your mounting system holds up. I've discovered that at times, the falling plates actually hit the mounts on the arms beneath. Over time, and with enough direct hits, the clamps start to bend and need straightening. Not a huge issue, but it bugs the crap out of me so I'm thinking about constructing an alternative mounting system. Looking forward to hearing how yours holds up. -- echriswolfe
Going to give it a shot this week I hope. Try to remember to take a camera with me when I go. I still want to make a griddle like the one you made. That was nice. Now I am going to get back on my blacksmithing videos. Got a new forge in the works.
I must admit, having a permanent range is nice. The only other issue I have encountered with my mounts is on direct shots to a plate when it's at it's highest point in the turn (aka - completely vertical). The issue is that spring loaded mount recoils, but because the target is at the top, the pressure simple pushes the target right back into the mounting slots. Again, not a huge issue and it's rare, but I'm always looking to improve. So let me know how yours turns out. - Chris
Hillco Gunsmith its all pretty basic to build. (unless you dont have the equipment.) And to make the legs adjustable, just drill the pipe and weld a nut on. Put a bolt in it and do it up at the desired height. No need for extra pipe or leg length.
Great Job !
Well built Buck,it looks awesome.
Way cool, man that thing is heavy n tuff. very nice job Buck
very well done sir, those are a hoot to shoot at
It's beautiful! You did a great job. Had a couple things come up, but you engineered a solution for each of them. I particularly like the bearing protection--simple, but clever! No doubt you will get the final bugaboos ironed out as well.
Have fun shooting it up!
After reading your comment about the plate falling and hitting the clamps I put the other side of all the clamps in my truck. If they get bent beyond use I can replace them. I never thought of that! Now I may need to make another mod. Man this thing is already heavy. I almost couldn't get it in my truck. I wish I had a place that I could just set up all my targets and shoot them when ever I felt like it. Dream on!
Very impressive Uncle Buck!
That is awesome Uncle Buck.
J
Awesome target bro. Cant wait to see it work.
Nice job Uncle Buck. I especially like the lower mount for the pillow blocks. Let me know how your mounting system holds up. I've discovered that at times, the falling plates actually hit the mounts on the arms beneath. Over time, and with enough direct hits, the clamps start to bend and need straightening. Not a huge issue, but it bugs the crap out of me so I'm thinking about constructing an alternative mounting system. Looking forward to hearing how yours holds up. -- echriswolfe
Going to give it a shot this week I hope. Try to remember to take a camera with me when I go. I still want to make a griddle like the one you made. That was nice. Now I am going to get back on my blacksmithing videos. Got a new forge in the works.
Plan to have it at Johns this fall to see if we can master the shooting star!
Going to try to make a gun club trip this week to see how it works.
Thanks Kip.
Thanks Red! hope someday we can give it a go!
I must admit, having a permanent range is nice. The only other issue I have encountered with my mounts is on direct shots to a plate when it's at it's highest point in the turn (aka - completely vertical). The issue is that spring loaded mount recoils, but because the target is at the top, the pressure simple pushes the target right back into the mounting slots. Again, not a huge issue and it's rare, but I'm always looking to improve. So let me know how yours turns out. - Chris
Coming up fast isn't it. We should have a ball giving it a try out.
May be some day we can get together and do some shooting. Give it a try.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
do you make to sell?
Jim
Hillco Gunsmith
its all pretty basic to build. (unless you dont have the equipment.)
And to make the legs adjustable, just drill the pipe and weld a nut on. Put a bolt in it and do it up at the desired height. No need for extra pipe or leg length.
Better sharpen your eye. We will be shooting at this soon!