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Target Trap Stand
- Sir Henry
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Target Trap Stand
I have one of those rimfire/pellet traps and I need a stand for it so I can move it around. I'm thinking of getting a car rim and tire, putting the axle on it coming from the wrong side and then welding the trap to the top of the axle. Being on a wheel I could tip it to the side and roll it around. Any other ideas?
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- BrokenolMarine
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Re: Target Trap Stand
Put some small wheels on the back side and put a piece of pvc pipe on each side, level with the ground.
When you want to move it, stick replacement hoe/rake handles in the pvc tubes to form "wheelbarrel" style handles. You may need to drill holes down thru the pvc and the handles to drop a 16 penny nail in to lock the handles in place. Blocks of wood under the front edge to offset the wheels on the back will keep the trap level.
When you want to move it, stick replacement hoe/rake handles in the pvc tubes to form "wheelbarrel" style handles. You may need to drill holes down thru the pvc and the handles to drop a 16 penny nail in to lock the handles in place. Blocks of wood under the front edge to offset the wheels on the back will keep the trap level.
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- North Country Gal
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Re: Target Trap Stand
We use about half a dozen of these steel traps rated for 22 rimfire. They are heavy, but not so heavy that I can't pick them up and move as needed. Absolutely no need to secure these if you're worried about them moving with pellet hits, though. Even at 10 meters with our most powerful air guns, they don't budge when hit.
They are loud, though, so if that's an issue, place a piece of foam or such inside them.
They are loud, though, so if that's an issue, place a piece of foam or such inside them.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: Target Trap Stand
My main concern is getting them off the ground. Waist high would be great.North Country Gal wrote:We use about half a dozen of these steel traps rated for 22 rimfire. They are heavy, but not so heavy that I can't pick them up and move as needed. Absolutely no need to secure these if you're worried about them moving with pellet hits, though. Even at 10 meters with our most powerful air guns, they don't budge when hit.
They are loud, though, so if that's an issue, place a piece of foam or such inside them.
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