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[bsekf]

I am going to build a high power KYL target stand with 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 inch x 3/8 targets. For 200 and 300 yards. I am going to build it with 4-5 ft long X 1/2" rerod legs. Will it be heavy enough to keep from tipping over from impact? Or do I have to use 5/8 or 3/4 rerod? Want to use 4-5 ft legs to keep the plates up in the air and easier to score.

 

[Pomyluy]

I'd recommend using steel EMT conduit instead, it'll be a lot stiffer. Use 1" for the legs and 1-1/4" for the top, you can make it even stronger and less likely to bend under the weight of the targets by putting narrower conduit inside the top bar.

 

[Knotwild]

If rerod is the same thing as rebar, 1/2" is pretty flimsy at that length. I would take some of that rebar, heat it and bend it in a U shape and hammer it in to hold things steady.

 

[bsekf]

Yes, I am talking about rebar, sorry.

 

[David101]

The smaller rebar will be fine esp if shooting at a distance. Even more so with the length you are planning on using. I have some 4 inch 6mm bis targets that I have welded some bar to and then on to a pipe which goes over a steel rod so they swing. So much of the energy is used swinging the targets rather than damaging the targets. Mine are only set at a distance of 50yrds at which if the were static held they would incur divots to the surface. What I find surprising under normal static held targets it is the small faster loads that do the most damage to them, like 223. When they are swinging it is the slow heavy bullets that will bend the swinger arm or the target where it is welded to the swinger, say a cowboy load of 44-40 will bend the target back on the swinger even though it has less energy.

 

[OmegaRed]

Has nothing to do with the rebar questions you ask. im assuming you want to have the ability to dissassemble if thats what you want to use.

if not, heres what i made and it works great. Found an old scrap workout squat rack on the side of the road. Chopped it up, welded into this configuration. Put C channel on the bottom for feet so they ski (can be pulled by a truck without tipping). I pulled it over a mile with a truck at 15mph.

made one leg telescope so you could level on uneven ground.

middle big plate is for getting on target at bigger distances. Attack plates with conveyor belt rubber

 

[Bottom Fodder]

Rebar is designed to bend fairly easy, I have used it for a lightweight 22 targets
but could not recommend it for heavier CF. But that’s just me. For heavy stuff I used 1” Square tubing that was welded to make fame

 

[moondog]

This is my system. I set T-posts at whatever width works for your steel. I have a KYL rack, and 3/4 inch is barely adequate for 8 plates. I need to add a center support to keep it from sagging.

 

[moondog]

Here's an example. 24" 3/8" @1350 yard.
Not portable but pretty solid.