Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Auto Resetting Practice Field Target
Since I first posted about my new auto resetting practice FT target I have been working on and refining the design. I had two more faces plates and paddles cut out by a gentleman I found on line who has a computer controlled plasma cutter. The revised designs cut on the CCPC appeared to work really well so far. I have had the flu the last few days so I have only been able to do a few limited tests on these targets. However they fall over with less energy than the original target and reset a bit slower. I am also going to use a thinner material for the flag so I should be able to make it a bit bigger and easier to see.
I have ten targets faces that I want to make once I get the design down. The faces should be complete interchangable with the based and paddles. Lord willing, I hope to be able to sell just the faces so the shooters can swap out different faces on one base or change the face to a smaller kill zone. I haven't figured out an effective and inexpensive reducer yet but I am thinking about it. I am also thinking of an add on component that could hold the paddle longer but it would require a battery.
Right now I have a design for black bird, frog, prairie dog, 2 rabbits, rook, skunk, sparrow, squirrel, and a squirrel climbing up. If you have any suggestions for target faces, shoot me an email with your suggestion and I will take them under consideration. Thanks.
I have ten targets faces that I want to make once I get the design down. The faces should be complete interchangable with the based and paddles. Lord willing, I hope to be able to sell just the faces so the shooters can swap out different faces on one base or change the face to a smaller kill zone. I haven't figured out an effective and inexpensive reducer yet but I am thinking about it. I am also thinking of an add on component that could hold the paddle longer but it would require a battery.
Right now I have a design for black bird, frog, prairie dog, 2 rabbits, rook, skunk, sparrow, squirrel, and a squirrel climbing up. If you have any suggestions for target faces, shoot me an email with your suggestion and I will take them under consideration. Thanks.
