Tire Target Hanger Kit
Price range: $66.73 through $88.21
PLATE NOT INCLUDED
Hang a tire around your target plate and capture 90% + of lead fragments. Eliminates frag damage to nearby walls, ceilings or other targets. Save the lead and re-melt or recycle. Also helps mitigate lead contamination to the environment.
Hanger Kit includes:
- 2- Fail Safe Hangers
- 1- 2 1/2″ bolt and 2 nuts for the tire hanger
- 1- 1 1/2″ bolt / nut for the plate hanger
- 2- T Post clamps to lock in the hanger positions.
Shop 12 inch Round AR500 plates
Description
Key Benefits
- Lead Capture: The tire captures over 90% of lead fragments, preventing them from contaminating the environment or damaging range infrastructure.
- Safety & Protection: It eliminates “frag” damage to nearby walls, ceilings, and other targets, which is particularly beneficial in shoot houses and indoor ranges.
- Lead Recycling: Because the fragments are contained within the tire, shooters can easily collect, re-melt, and recycle the lead for new bullets or fishing sinkers. The system hangs the tire and the target at the same downward angle of approx. 10 – 15 degrees maximizing fragment capture.
Kit Components
- Fail-Safe Hangers: Durable hanger designed to support heavy plates and the added weight of the tire.
- Mounting Hardware: Includes Grade 8 carriage bolts, nuts, and washers to securely attach both the target plate and the tire to the hanger.
- T-Post Clamps: These lock the hanger in position and prevent it from “walking” down the post during high-volume shooting.
- Recommended Plate Sizes: Most kits are optimized for 10-inch or 12-inch AR500 steel plates (plates are usually sold separately).
Use Cases
- Indoor Ranges: Prevents splatter damage to lighting and ceilings.
- Muzzleloader Walks: Simplifies lead recovery for those who cast their own bullets.
- Close-Range Training: Allows for safer engagement at distances as close as 15 yards by capturing fragments that would otherwise ricochet.
In this video we are shooting this target in a HESCO shoot house with AR15 / frangible bullets at distances to point blank. Some of the plate had slipped down because the post locks were not installed by the setup crew. Over 150 shooters shot this course with rifles and shotguns.
Grade 8 Bolt info
GRADE 8 CARRIAGE BOLTS:
Grade 8 carriage bolts are a crucial component for withstanding the immense stress forces generated when high-energy rifle rounds hit plates. These bolts have a high tensile strength of 150,000 psi, surpassing the 60,000 psi of low carbon non-grade bolts commonly found in hardware stores. While grade 8 bolts are not bulletproof and can still be penetrated, they are designed to endure hits more effectively than non-grade bolts.
One notable advantage of using carriage bolts is their low-profile heads, which significantly reduce splatter deflection. Additionally, when paired with square hole plates, carriage bolts eliminate the need for using two wrenches during installation, providing convenience and saving time.
It is important to note that grade 8 carriage bolts may not be readily available at local hardware stores, so it’s advisable to purchase them along with your order to ensure you have the appropriate hardware for your shooting targets.
Target failures can be frustrating, but using grade 8 bolts can greatly reduce the likelihood of such incidents. In a test involving non-grade hardware store carriage bolts, they lasted only about 20 rounds from a 7.62 x 39 rifle at a distance of 50 yards on a 12 x 20 silhouette plate. The failure observed was exactly what grade 8 bolts are designed to prevent, bolt head shearing off resulting in target failure.
In summary, grade 8 carriage bolts provide the necessary strength and durability to withstand the forces generated by high-energy rifle rounds hitting plates. Their use, combined with low-profile heads and compatibility with square hole plates, contributes to a safer shooting experience with reduced splatter deflection.
T Post info
T Posts are manufactured from recycled railroad steel and are available in a variety of weights 0.95lbs, 1.25 lbs. & 1.33lbs, etc. per foot. The post is designed in a “T” configuration, has studs every 2-1/2 inches to help support the fence, and includes a 7 in. long by 3 in. wide steel anchor plate to stabilize the post in the ground. Our T Post hangers are designed for 1.25 and 1.33 lb / ft T Posts.
- Manufactured from rail steel
- Weight 1.25 lbs. per lin. ft., including the anchor plate (most common)
- Coated with rust-resistant green enamel paint for corrosion protection
- Should be driven into the ground a minimum of 12 in.
- Use Fence Post Driver or sledge hammer to drive post into the ground.
- Using a sledge hammer can deform the post making hanger installation difficult.
- Available at most farm and hardware stores. Home Depot and Lowes.
TIPS:
- Inspect the top of posts for deformation before purchasing. During manufacturing they are cut to length while hot and the ends can become deformed making installing the hanger difficult. Some deformation is normal, look for twisted or very obvious deformations.
- When installing for temporary use or light target loads in firm ground, pound the post deep enough to engage the fin at least halfway. This will make removing the post easier.
- Make life easier and get a T Post pounder.
- Make life even easier and get a T Post puller. For hard ground or deep posts, this tool is a lifesaver.
- BUY LOCALLY! T post are available everywhere and cost more to ship than they are worth.
Fail Safe Hanger info
The Fail Safe Hanger is a very versatile hanger that can be used for all plate sizes 6″ and over. This hanger was originally designed to retain plates 10 lbs and lighter that could be shot off our STANDARD HANGER by medium rifle rounds. This hanger can mount most plates by us or others.
- Fits all FORGED T posts
- Fabricated from 1/4″ A36 steel
- Capable of supporting very heavy plates.
- Designed for plates 6″ and larger.
- Additional T post clamp prevents hanger “walk” with smaller plates.
- Built in wrenches for bolt and T post clamp
- Uses a 1 1/2″ GRADE 8 carriage bolt to mount the plate
- Stackable for multiple plates on a single T post
- Works with most rifle and pistol calibers. (Haven’t tested it with a 50 cal yet)
FINISH OPTIONS:
Unfinished – paint it yourself and save
Powder Coated – High Visibility Orange
Mounting Options
- 1 1/2″ GRADE 8 bolt w/ T post clamp
- T post Clamp prevents hanger “walk” with small plates and big bullets.
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