I'm gearing up to try the 2-gun rimfire competition at DPRC for the first time, and I'd like to get some portable steel targets to practice with. Looking online, I see lots of different stand configurations at a wide range of price points. I don't have a truck, so I need stands that can fit in a car, which probably rules out the fixed H-shape footprints. I'd like stands that can hold steel targets that can handle both 22lr and 9mm. Is there a big weight difference between target steels rated for 22lr vs 9mm?
Most systems I've looked at have a base and a hanger, and then use either a 2x4 or metal post between the two. For the hanger, I see simple hooks as well as bolts with springs, some that angle the target slightly towards the ground. Is one clearly better than the other?
I also saw one system that uses t-posts like you'd get a Lowe's. That seems like a really inexpensive and easily portable solution if it works.
Looking for recommendations. I'd like to eventually get 4-6 targets and I'd rather pick a systems that will last for years and is easy to transport vs. something I'll want to upgrade in a year.
Thanks in advance!
ps. just to be clear, I'm not looking for swinging targets, gongs, etc. The targets are static, typically round or square, probably similar to Steel Challenge targets (I really need to read the rulebook, but hopefully others here who've competed in DPRC's 2-gun rimfire competition can fill in the blanks).
Most systems I've looked at have a base and a hanger, and then use either a 2x4 or metal post between the two. For the hanger, I see simple hooks as well as bolts with springs, some that angle the target slightly towards the ground. Is one clearly better than the other?
I also saw one system that uses t-posts like you'd get a Lowe's. That seems like a really inexpensive and easily portable solution if it works.
Looking for recommendations. I'd like to eventually get 4-6 targets and I'd rather pick a systems that will last for years and is easy to transport vs. something I'll want to upgrade in a year.
Thanks in advance!
ps. just to be clear, I'm not looking for swinging targets, gongs, etc. The targets are static, typically round or square, probably similar to Steel Challenge targets (I really need to read the rulebook, but hopefully others here who've competed in DPRC's 2-gun rimfire competition can fill in the blanks).