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After using the Tarian brand chalk 'biscuit' targets with my .22LR, I thought that I could make my own. So, I bought a small bag of finishing plaster for £4.00 and looked for something to use as a mould. I came up with the plastic lids off pots, and 'tupperware' type containers. I also used the lid of an ice cream container, and a yorkshire pudding tray (with my wife's knowledge of course) :whistling: You can use whatever shaped lid you like, big or small.

First attempt, the plaster stuck to the lids, and either broke or got stuck. I then lined the lids with cooking foil, and put the mix into the lids. Sometimes the foil can be reused, but I used a cheap make. After a few hours, the lids can be gently removed and the plaster left to dry. You can fasten up this process by putting them in the oven on a low heat. I used wooden dowels that were put into the mix before it set, to make the holes. I have made around 40 and I'm looking forward to trying them out on the farm.

The smaller ones can be used at 50 to 100 yards with rimfire, and the bigger ones can be used further out. ( I intend to place these at 200 yards)

 

This is a photo' of 'some I prepared earlier' :)

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Nice one Steve, have you tried using plasterboard instead, easier to just cut pieces and drill holes in, if small enough you can peel one side of the paper off to give a better dust/ strike effect

 

Good idea mate,

 

Atb

 

 

Yes, shot at plasterboard many times.I think the ones that I made should have a better effect though.

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Yes, shot at plasterboard many times.I think the ones that I made should have a better effect though.

 

 

Great stuff, wasn't knocking your effort mate, just trying to give you an easier option, but I'm obviously preaching to the converted ha ha ha

 

Atb

 

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Yes, shot at plasterboard many times.I think the ones that I made should have a better effect though.

 

 

Great stuff, wasn't knocking your effort mate, just trying to give you an easier option, but I'm obviously preaching to the converted ha ha ha

 

Atb

 

Flynny

I know you was'nt mate. I just (hope) that the ones I am making will give an 'exploding' effect.

Looking Good. :)

 

If you get the silicon rubber bakeware they can be pushed out, no foil needed.

A good idea, but looking at what's available in the silicone baking moulds, would not be suitable for my needs.

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I have now spray painted one side of the targets in yellow,and then I painted the other side red,by using poster paints.I am pleased with the result. I know you can buy ready made chalk targets,but there's something about making your own,no matter what.

+1 on that.

 

You could paint justin biebers face onto some larger ones... that would be fun to shoot.

 

They look good and functional and cheap overall once you get set up.

I end up just using the coke can I just drank on the way to the site and then have to walk a long old way to retrieve it.

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Hi matey you could also make them without heating as when I do plastering I leave all excess in the flexi tub and when it's gone off usually when I get there in the morning you just tap the bottom and it comes out in a lump and that's usually around 1" to 2" thick so for thin targets probably a hour ish and they would be done and when they are starting to go off you can draw a bulls eye or what ever into the plaster

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matey you could also make them without heating as when I do plastering I leave all excess in the flexi tub and when it's gone off usually when I get there in the morning you just tap the bottom and it comes out in a lump and that's usually around 1" to 2" thick so for thin targets probably a hour ish and they would be done and when they are starting to go off you can draw a bulls eye or what ever into the plaster

Hi matey you could also make them without heating as when I do plastering I leave all excess in the flexi tub and when it's gone off usually when I get there in the morning you just tap the bottom and it comes out in a lump and that's usually around 1" to 2" thick so for thin targets probably a hour ish and they would be done and when they are starting to go off you can draw a bulls eye or what ever into the plaster

That's a good idea.But I am looking at making various shapes/sizes of targets. For example,the ones that we shot at 150 yards, were approx 2.5" diameter. For less range, I have some that are approx 1.5" square. They have holes in them, and I have threaded them with string. They are either hung on a target board or bamboo canes with hooks attached. I am going to make some larger ones to shoot at ranges between 200-300 yards.

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There are loads of various moulds on the market. At the moment,I have been using lids etc off jars and small plastic containers.I am going to make some 6-8" targets for long range shooting. I have just finished using the small bag of plaster, and have made 126 targets. They will now be painted red and yellow by my grandson,using poster paint.

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There are loads of various moulds on the market. At the moment,I have been using lids etc off jars and small plastic containers.I am going to make some 6-8" targets for long range shooting. I have just finished using the small bag of plaster, and have made 126 targets. They will now be painted red and yellow by my grandson,using poster paint.

Can't wait to get rid of some for you 💥

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