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How to Build a Flip-N-Target

If you want to become skilled in shooting, whether it is for personal defense, hunting or just the sport of shooting, practice is essential. Monthly trips to the gun range are not going to provide the level of practice that one needs. One issue with more frequent trips is the expense of purchasing targets. Flip or pop-up paper or cardboard targets become expensive with the frequent trips you need. Building your own is a good alternative.

Things You'll Need

  • Flip-N-Target kit
  • 2 pieces leg assembly
  • 2 pieces leg stretchers
  • 4 pieces wooden frame
  • 1 pack of screws
  • 1 sandpaper strip
  • Screwdriver
  • Cardboard target
  • Staple gun or tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the pieces from the Flip-N-Target kit. Included in the kit are two leg assemblies that will be the left and right sides of the target stand. There are two leg stretchers which are the pieces with the company logo etched onto them. There are also four other pieces of wood that make up additional parts of the frame, as well as a pack of screws.

    • 2

      Set the two leg assemblies in front of you with the knobs facing each other at the top of the legs. Place one of the leg stretchers into the notch on the bottom of the frame. Open the pack of screws and insert one of the long screws into each side of the frame through the pre-drilled holes in the leg assembly and the leg stretcher. Tighten slightly with a screwdriver.

    • 3

      Place one of the four pieces of wood in between the upper and lower legs of the frame. Repeat the previous step with the remaining leg stretcher attaching it to the notch in the upper leg assembly. Remove the unattached piece of wood from between the upper and lower legs.

    • 4

      Lay the remaining four pieces in a square pattern on your work bench. The two pieces with the notched ends are the horizontal pieces, the other two are the verticals. Use a screwdriver and screw the remaining four long screws into the pre-drilled holes in each corner of the frame.

    • 5

      Set the square frame upright on the horizontal edge and brace it against something to keep it standing.

    • 6

      Slide the leg assembly over the square frame so that the leg stretchers are on the bottom. Align the holes in the frame with the holes in the leg assembly and use a screwdriver to screw the remaining two screws joining the frame to the leg assembly.

    • 7

      Sand the edges of the wood pieces where needed with the sandpaper strips included in the kit.

    • 8

      Fold the leg assembly downward, which will hold the wooden frame up. Use a staple gun or tape to fasten the cardboard target face to the frame. Set the Flip-N-Target at a distance in a safe area and you can begin shooting.


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