Finally got some good weather and a day off to coincide. Decided to see how the new plate hanger worked out and get some time in with the 624.
Took only a couple minutes to get it all set up. I ended up moving the chains way to the ends of the crossbar to reduce the swing after a hit. I was quite pleased with the ease of setup.
At 20 plus yards hits with the 624 were almost a certainty. The 1911, fired one handed, was a little less certain. This is a 6 inch plate.
I had ammo left but decided that shooting at a plate held by a single point wasn't going to be very good as a target. That is what happens when you hit the washed squarely with a 200 swc from the 1911. As you can see the bolt head slips easily thru the hole in the plate. These were the bolts and washers I had on hand and they were found wanting.
The obvious solution is to use a better washer, something less likely fall apart when shot. I decided that I could easily make some. These are .2 inches thick and made from O1 tool steel. The hole is bored to .383 for a nice fit on a 3/8 inch grade 8 bolt. Even though the washers aren't heat treated I expect them to hold up far better than a simple piece of stamped steel.
I will use two nuts to jam them hard in place to prevent them from loosening due to vibration.
Took me about 30 minutes on the lathe to make these.
Took only a couple minutes to get it all set up. I ended up moving the chains way to the ends of the crossbar to reduce the swing after a hit. I was quite pleased with the ease of setup.
At 20 plus yards hits with the 624 were almost a certainty. The 1911, fired one handed, was a little less certain. This is a 6 inch plate.
I had ammo left but decided that shooting at a plate held by a single point wasn't going to be very good as a target. That is what happens when you hit the washed squarely with a 200 swc from the 1911. As you can see the bolt head slips easily thru the hole in the plate. These were the bolts and washers I had on hand and they were found wanting.
The obvious solution is to use a better washer, something less likely fall apart when shot. I decided that I could easily make some. These are .2 inches thick and made from O1 tool steel. The hole is bored to .383 for a nice fit on a 3/8 inch grade 8 bolt. Even though the washers aren't heat treated I expect them to hold up far better than a simple piece of stamped steel.
I will use two nuts to jam them hard in place to prevent them from loosening due to vibration.
Took me about 30 minutes on the lathe to make these.
