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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Walking target Aug 25^th, 2020 at 1:04pm I've been thinking a walking target would be pretty fun to use with a sling. Seeing as they're made for shooting, I think they should stand up to stones. One problem is maybe the size. I'm seeing a lot of missed shots in my future... https://www.biltema.fi/vapaa-aika/metsastys/maalitaulut/metallisiluetit-kal-22-l... What do people think?
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Sarosh Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Posts: 1140	Re: Walking target Reply #1 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 2:23pm It wouldn't walk much at my range. with a sling hitting the bottom would be easier than the top. I cant see how it would differ in reaction from any kind of can or container. I would buy a gong which is also easier to carry
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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Walking target Reply #2 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 2:33pm One thing is that it will last longer. This one is also a lot cheaper than the gongs One problem I have is actually standing up a target so one that stands itself would be nice.
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Sarosh Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Posts: 1140	Re: Walking target Reply #3 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 3:00pm Kick wrote on Aug 25^th, 2020 at 2:33pm: One problem I have is actually standing up a target so one that stands itself would be nice. yes that's a problem. you want something durable , easy to carry , and stand on itself. I think the ideal design would be something like the picture below but made of metal and a smaller design.
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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Walking target Reply #4 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 3:50pm That would be ideal. I don't know the exact dimensions of this target (which is very annoying) but I thought I would risk it for the price. I'll find out tomorrow when I pick it up.
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Re: Walking target
Reply #5 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 3:50pm

How about a scaled up version of this?

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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Walking target Reply #6 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 3:55pm That would be awesome Unless you have another person to throw or roll, moving targets are a real pain to set up.
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Re: Walking target
Reply #7 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 4:00pm

What you need is a target paddle that triggers the duck when you hit it so you don’t have to launch it and run back to the shooting line.

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Teg Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Posts: 1113 Central Europe Gender:	Re: Walking target Reply #8 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 4:26pm Kick wrote on Aug 25^th, 2020 at 1:04pm: What do people think? That could work quite well. Google "octahedral radar reflector". That shape would be my choice. It also comes as a ball form for added walking capability. I remember that there was a way to make them foldable as well.
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Reply #9 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 5:12pm

I've thought about using the empty cans of sparkling water that tend to accumulate at my place as targets - My only problem is not having a place to have a backstop. I would use my back fence, but it's too short to catch some of my higher fliers. Having some kind of easy portable target would be cool, but a portable backstop would be awesome. It could be like a really compact net with two telescopic rods, which could then fold up when you're done.

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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2598 Australia Gender:	Re: Walking target Reply #10 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 6:53pm Yeah those walking targets look fun but having no backstop might make it a little annoying. But I think mixing up targets is a good thing so it’s a plus in my books
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Re: Walking target
Reply #11 - Aug 25^th, 2020 at 7:34pm

I think that target is a cool idea. But for regular practice, I think it's easier to move the slinger than the target. I was practicing this way for a while but got away from it. After every throw I would move to a different location. Sometimes just a few steps, sometimes several dozen steps. Keep the mind constantly adjusting. One thing with the walking target, seeing that feedback from a hit would definitely be satisfying!

The walking duck would be great fun. But for a moving target, a pendulum is an easier option for me. It still has similar drawbacks. It needs materials and a place to set everything up. As well as requiring a restart after a short amount of time.

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Re: Walking target
Reply #12 - Aug 26^th, 2020 at 12:16am

I can imagine a “magazine” of 3-5 ducks where each one is released automatically. You could get several shots in before a reset that way. Maybe put 2-3 duck ramps up, and you have a serious shooting gallery!

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Reply #13 - Aug 27^th, 2020 at 3:06pm

I forgot to update. I went out quickly yesterday to try it out. I took 6 stones with me and spent about half an hour out there. I came back with 1 stone and a pristine target.

Yeah...

I missed every shot and lost almost every stone to long grass. I did all the walking with the walking target. I shall not be beaten though! I plan to go out again soon and this time I'll smash the thing. It's interesting shooting against such a small target (because it is significantly smaller than I think all the targets I have slung at before) but I got REALLY close. Strangely I was closest with helicopter which I wasn't expecting. This long grass is killing me though. I don't usually wish for autumn but I am getting real sick of digging around in grass. I think the best place for this target would be a pebble beach.

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Sarosh Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Posts: 1140	Re: Walking target Reply #14 - Aug 27^th, 2020 at 4:23pm So what's the size of the target? height and width?
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