10” Plates A few weeks back, we placed another order with Superior Ideas. They are a steel target maker out of Florida. These use a custom hook that mounts on a standard farm-grade t-post. Which I am learning is perfect for our uses. For one, we need posts since they are easily mounted on the sides of hills. And secondly, …
Pit Target Install
We have started the permeant install of the pistol pit steel targets and paper stands. Also combining this with cleaning up the erosion from all the heavy rain from the last 12 months. Not as easy as it sounds. But…once done, should be impervious to future rain. No matter how much. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & …
Found: Two Full Size IDPA Steel Targets
So…while I was digging around Mitchell’s range, I knew we had a round gong target that would come in handy on the new rifle range. Well…dig in the barn, unopened package from 3 years ago, and discover a full sized IDPA Steel Target. 3/8th inch thick. 18” wide by 30” tall. Very nice. But damn, this package is heavy. Only …
Range Update 200 – 250 – 300 Yard Targets Up
This post is going to be mostly photos without much writing. Many of you are following the range build and we are working as fast as we can. Had some interruptions with hunting season, weather, and solving some target setup issues. Progressing nicely before the snow comes. But the reality is, we will be forced to do much of this …
Video: Shooting the HK VP9 at 40 Yards on Steel
View PostSetting up Mitchell’s Range
On a snowy day in March, we decided to set up a quick and easy steel range. Many of the ranges we shoot at are formal, large and require a fair amount of coordination and logistics to shoot. We wanted a range that we could leave steel up all year and just do informal testing. Obviously safety and a backstop …