Author Topic: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans  (Read 9214 times)

Offline wahoowad

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Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« on: April 22, 2010, 06:40:19 AM »


I want to make my own resettable head targets. I have a welder and supplies, just can't figure out the resettable action to make the head flop back in place.





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Offline Magnum

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Re: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2010, 06:58:49 AM »
Not sure I can really answer your tech question on the action needed.. but another option would be to buy one of these and save hassle of making?  I can recomend them as being  excellent :)  http://www.steelplinkers.com/

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Re: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2010, 07:04:46 AM »
I'd like to make one exactly like that resettable head gopher he has! Wish I could see behind it.
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Offline North Pack

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Re: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2010, 07:50:25 AM »
Not sure exactly what type of resettable targets you have in mind, - but one with a rod thru it, from side-to-side about 35%-40% down from the top will spin a tad and reset. If it doesn't reset fast enough, add some weight to the bottom, even a couple of bolts would help.
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http://www.metaltargets.com/Home.htm
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http://www.reactiontargets.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=31

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Re: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2010, 07:55:45 AM »


I want one where I shoot the head and it flops back, then I shoot a "reset" disk and it puts the head back upright so I can shoot it again. Doesn't take much more than that to entertain me :)





I've already made a bunch of spinners

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RE: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2010, 07:55:58 AM »
Thank you Magnum, great link/prices.  

wahoowad
Take a peek at the shipping link...
http://www.steelplinkers.com/Shipping.html

Thanks again.
Alan - NorCal     8)
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Re: Looking for DIY resettable head target plans
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2010, 08:11:40 AM »
Gottcha, - a spring loaded "reset" target/button/whatever. - Local hardware store should carry any needed springs, - would indeed be "interesting" to design one from the start. - Kinda like shooting the latch that allows you to open the hood of your car.