How do you fix the target in a 100yds range?

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adrian44

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Silly question, but heading to a 100yds range for the first time, have everything, except that I don't know how to fix my paper target on the board or whatever it is that people hang the targets on. Do you glue them, tape them, pin them? Any pics or links to products are appreciated
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I carry my own staple gun...even if the range has them. That way I have one that's always loaded and working, and I don't have to wait if there is one staple gun to every 5 people.
 
It depends on what kind of target holder they have. Many ranges use "frames" that hold a piece of square cardboard. You use staples/tape/push pins/etc to hold the target to the cardboard.

Do you know what kind of target holders the range you are going to uses?

In my range box, I keep an assortment of items that I can choose from depending on needs. These include masking tape, push pins, and those black office supply store binder clips (several in the 1" or so size). Between all those, I've yet to find a situation I couldn't adapt to.
 
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I have used a number of ways and to date, this is about the best way. It's fast and you don't have to have a very large one. Just make sure you don't run out of staples. ... ;)

Took a Coasty buddy out shooting and caught him watching me as I stapled my targets, using my yard-sale $1.00 stapler. We shared that day and the next time we went out, he had a brand new one. Then commented that he didn't get away with paying $1.00 for his. .... :rolleyes:

If by chance you want to cover black or white bullet holes, then get some pastes. They also come in colors.. ... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
I prefer using a T50 staple gun with 1/2" or 9/16" staples. I also have a large roll of small stick-on bullseye with a sighter target {roll of 250 Benchrest targets} from Sinclair International for $12.
 
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Depends on the backer material. card = staples. However I'm seeing a lot of "plastic cardboard" & staples reek for that.
I usually have staples, thumbtacks & duck tape. I haven't yet found anything I cant attach with that lot!
 
I would first check with the range rules. Most ranges will have rules posted near the firing line.
The range that I belong to uses horizontal 2X4’s mounted on vertical beams. These have large nails that are long enough to allow the nails to be bent so that a proper sized piece of cardboard can be held in place by rotating the nails. To this cardboard you can mount your targets however you want but I use a large staple gun.
One thing, if the range uses something like this, make sure your targets are clear of whatever is holding the target or backing. At our range if you are caught shooting the 2X4’s you will be charged for one or lose your range privilege.
This doesn’t mean a hole or two but if your bulls eye is across the holder and you are shooting that target you will pay for damage or lose your privileges.
 
You could find out the size and make your own cardboards but bolt bulldog clips through your cardboard for good hold and easy changes.
 
One range I go to has target holders made out of that orange plastic grid material you see around construction sites, call it "plastic chicken wire", I don't know what it's really called, for target holders. Staples will work, but clothes pins work better.

I've learned to always have a few with me.
 
Depends on what kind of target stand they (or you) have.
A stapler is always good to have, also some tape and big binder clamps.
 
T50 stapler for me, though in a pinch Duct Tape works. :cool:

Sometimes the frames are all shot to pieces, so I carry a wire-frame sign (realtor or election type) just in case......
 
If you buy a staple gun, get a good quality one (Arrow or similar). Don't buy the plastic ones, which stop working after five minutes. And try to avoid the ones built for King Kong's wrist muscles.
Strong winds will rip the staples through the target, especially if it rains.
 
I take my own frame made out of PVC pipe and to attach the target I use 2 strips of tape and use them to hold the target, who needs cardboard, you are just going to shoot holes in to, so I do away with it.
 
When I use paper or splatter targets, I attach my targets to a 2'x4' scrap piece of cardboard and then use a T50 staple gun with 1/2" staples and staple to the target area at the gun range.
Using this method, I can attach several targets to the cardboard and when I am done shooting, I can easily take them down and take home with me to inspect or reuse. I like to prepare the targets at home so when I get to the gun range, I don't have to fiddle around getting my targets ready.
 
who needs cardboard, you are just going to shoot holes in to, so I do away with it.
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The problem with that is that if you are trying to shoot tight groups from a rifle, you can get tears instead of nice clean holes.
 
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