PVC target holder

This instructable will show you how you can create a target holder out of 3/4" PVC for about $10-15. You could also use 1" PVC to make it a little more stout, however it will cost a bit more.

Lets get started with what you need.

Tools:
Hacksaw or PVC Pipe cutter
Measuring tape
Pen or magic marker
3/16" drill bit
Drill or drill press
Knife or scissors
Hammer (optional)
PVC Cement (optional)

Parts:
3 x 10 foot pieces of 3/4" PVC
4 x 3/4" tee
2 x 3/4" 90 degree ell
4 x 3/16" 2-1/2" eye bolts
1/4" flat washers
10 feet of parachute cord or other string/rope
2 x binder clips

I got the idea for this stand from the following site: http://www.alpharubicon.com/leo/pvctstandc.htm

Step 1: Cut the pipe!

The first thing to do is measure and cut your PVC pipe. For this you will need:

Tape measure
Marker
Saw/cutter

You will need to cut the following number of pieces:

2 x 4' long
2 x 3' long
6 x 2' long

To get the most out of your PVC pipe, and even have a spare piece, cut the pipe as described below. Doing so will leave you with a 4 foot piece left over. This will allow you to replace any piece should it be subject to collateral damage.

PVC Pipe # 1: 2 x 4 foot pieces, 1 x 2 foot piece (Total of 10')
PVC Pipe # 2: 2 x 3 foot pieces, 2 x 2 foot pieces (Total of 10')
PVC Pipe # 3: 3 x 2 foot pieces, 4' spare

Comments

[alcurb]

Cool setup. I would recommend to make a couple copies of the stands, mostly the vertical and horizontal pieces. One stray round can easily shatter the PVC and ruin your target practice day.

[magic monkey]

Always a good idea to have spares, if you cut it right you'll have at least a 4 foot section left over to replace any part that gets busted.

[bgepp1]

so true - I made one of these for a 100 yard range and in about four minutes a 30.06 stray round rendered the PVC unusuable. Definitely bring replacement pieces.

[MissouriVillian]

Saw a version of this at the range a few weeks back, liked it then and like it now. Good build and good to see shooting related 'ibles.

[jadronx]

love the backstop

[esemjay]

You this could make a pretty good pellet catch for airsoft rounds too. At the top right and left use a "T" connection instead of the elbow. Add a short 1 inch piece and an elbow on each "T". Face the elbow towards the back. Build a square. Then just hang a piece of material like a sheet, pillow case, or table cloth off the back. Put the bottom end of the sheet in a box and collect all your shots.

[gazillabytes]

Awesome. A cheap and portable target holder. Nicely done.

I made one very similar to yours. We target shoot while camping in the desert and to keep it from blowing over I fill the base tubes with sand and added caps on both ends. I figured somebody would have shot and shattered one of the tubes by now but so far, so good.

[magic monkey]

I had thought about that, there is plenty of it around here in the ground for free. I would just worry about it leaking out in the car while transporting it, but I supposed you could just cover the hole with duck tape.