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Member Section => Defense and Tactics => Topic started by: ratcatcher55 on October 06, 2009, 09:19:32 AM

Title: Clam shell / bear trap targets
Post by: ratcatcher55 on October 06, 2009, 09:19:32 AM

Does anyone have a recommendation for these? We're trying to add some more moving targets to our club shoots.

Thanks

Title: Re: Clam shell / bear trap targets
Post by: texcaliber on October 12, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Simple systems work best. I recommend a weighted target stand to wit is activated by a falling pepper-popper which pulls the simple trigger-stick connected to a rope. Stick holds weighted end of target/targets and when the popper is hit the rope pulls the stick/trigger which will allow either a single target to bear trap. If you put two weighted targets make sure the no shoot is in front after activation and the clam shell system is complete. If there is anything I missed in explanation please let me know.

Title: Re: Clam shell / bear trap targets
Post by: ellis4538 on October 12, 2009, 12:01:17 PM

I've used/shot them and like them a lot.  If you don't have them, Drop-Turners are good also.  The DREADED "Texas Star" is fun but frustrating (and takes a lot of ammo if you keep missing!!!!!!!!!).

JMHO

Richard

Title: Re: Clam shell / bear trap targets
Post by: jnevis on October 12, 2009, 01:02:27 PM

Last years MD IDPA match had a pair of paper targets with a popper in the middle.  Hitting the popper dropped the first pair of paper and brought up a second pair.  It was a fast stage but it was VERY particular towards bullet weight.  There was a slight breeze that was holding the first set up unless you hit the popper with a VERY solid hit (45/40/357 the 9/38s had problems)