PVC Target Stand with Backstop

[Redleg]

Here's a picture of the target range and backstop I have been working on.
While it is still in progress, this shows how it functions.
Features explained:
This is a 7 foot watering trough standing on its side. 20 gauge galvanized steel.
The beams arrayed across horizontally are 44 inch railroad ties.
The white target frame is my take on others seen here at GTA (thanks for the ideas, guys)
Since I took this photo, I have added a solid core exterior (no windows) standing on its side behind the galvanized tank - additional protection in case I should accidentally penetrate the 20 gauge metal.

Some more RR ties have been added across the bottom front so low shots will be absorbed by wood.
Also, I have arrayed two inches of vertical wood on both sides of the ties in order to widen the shooting area a bit.
The piece of log is about 24 inches in diameter and 30 inches in height.

Shooting stations are located at 10 yards, 15 yards, 25 yards.
I believe the depth of the trough (about 30inches provides some protection against ricochets).

I fired some 7.6 gr pellets into the metal from 10 yards without penetrating.

Still a work in progress.  I have added 2 more spinner targets

This is my first post attempt of a pic at GTA and I hope the photo is displayed.  If not, I will try again.

[grobe1458]

very nice, what counts is that it works.

[williamlayton]

I wouldlove to have a basement---but you would need scuba gear to use it.
Blessings

[LET]

Make sure your TV isn't in the same room as the target, it may be detrimental to it.  LOL Looks great.

[bountybuddy]

Hello.  Is there any chance you could post some pictures of the target you made?  I will be shooting a Daisy 747 Match Pistol inside my house.  I hope to make a target that will be very safe to shoot at and will not cost much money.  Thank you for your help.  Shoot well and shoot safe my friend.

[josixpack]

Hello.  Is there any chance you could post some pictures of the target you made?  I will be shooting a Daisy 747 Match Pistol inside my house.  I hope to make a target that will be very safe to shoot at and will not cost much money.  Thank you for your help.  Shoot well and shoot safe my friend.

I included them with my post.

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=67021.0