Great thread Neil. Hope you don't mind copycat and modifications.
"corners should be round" Theo Evo .22/.177 - Meopta 6x42, DS huntsman classic .20 vortex razor LH 3-15x42 under supervised boingrati tuning by Tony L & Tinbum, HW77 forest green - Nikon prostaff 2-7x32 plex.
Agreed.
My next planned incarnation of this target will involve a selection of holes ranging from maybe 6mm up to 12 mm in 2 mm increments. I will also include a couple of Micahs small spinners on the side as when you are aiming for just tiny targets they will be usefull as a bit of a zero to make sure you are on the button. I will be looking to incorporate a deflector plate / bell behind the holes too
I was thinking of design logistics again last night & I thought if you had the edges of the holes all inline, you could use one single section of flat bar all the way across for the chalk to rest on. I also thought that if you drilled the holes 1-2mm above this resting flat bar, it will give you space to increase the size of the holes if required. It may well be the case that 6mm is just too small but you absolutely have to try it as you can very easily increase the size but not decrease the size. I'm even tempted to start at 5mm and work up.
What thickness of steel are you using Neil? Have you had any denting issues? I was thinking a 3mm or 4mm plate just to make it super sturdy but I've got a habit of making things completely overkill
Rhys
"corners should be round" Theo Evo .22/.177 - Meopta 6x42, DS huntsman classic .20 vortex razor LH 3-15x42 under supervised boingrati tuning by Tony L & Tinbum, HW77 forest green - Nikon prostaff 2-7x32 plex.
"corners should be round" Theo Evo .22/.177 - Meopta 6x42, DS huntsman classic .20 vortex razor LH 3-15x42 under supervised boingrati tuning by Tony L & Tinbum, HW77 forest green - Nikon prostaff 2-7x32 plex.