Gong

Got myself a 12" gong and made a stand from 3/4 pipe. Will post more pics once I get it assembled etc.

I have about a dozen AR500 gongs from 2" up to 12", plus one 2/3 scale human silhouette. They have seen upwards of 100k rounds and are still smooth on the front.

Good to hear. Probably mostly shoot pistol and my 10/22 takedown at it. Roll my own and mostly roll lead so I think the 3/4 pipe should hold up ok.

Would does one go for a 12" gong?
Or any other sizes?

3/4" pipe will last a long time. I doubt if splatter will hurt it.

I used smaller chain with most of mine. I found some old chain link fence posts. I cut the post into 12" or so pieces and slid the chain thru it as a shield. The post will take a direct hit from a .44 mag and usually just dents. I just have mine hung from a wooden frame. I put angle iron on the edge of the frame to protect it from splatter.

Amazon. It was $50, with my Amazon Prime Membership, free shipping, and no tax.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N2..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2068141862&pf_rd_i=mobile

Can probably be found cheaper, but I was in a hurry to get it before Saturday, heading to the farm and figured I'd kill two birds with one stone.

I got most of mine from Magnum Steel. They have good prices plus free shipping. In addition to gongs, I have bought silhouettes from them. They are very nice for the price.

Good call on the angle iron. My father in law has an arch welder, i might see if he can hook me up.

Bed rails.....Goodwill stores usually have them for a couple of bucks.

ColtRevolver said:

Bed rails.....Goodwill stores usually have them for a couple of bucks.

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Even better idea.

Well looks like I have another project to add to the list!

Got it mounted and painted. Can't wait to make it sing tomorrow.

Nice! I've got gong envy.

Thinking about going gonging with this sob tomorrow. What think ye?

Do it!

Love these green dot powder puff loads. Hence the green sharpie on the primers.

I shoot a lot of mild 185 gr SWC .45 at my gongs. They are just under 800 fps. The bullet flattens out in a nice little button about the size of a nickel.

Was shooting by myself, so had a hard time videoing. First vid is my 10/22 with a 25 round mag. Second vid....which I had two misses, was my 625 JM.





Had a lot of fun, wish I would have gotten this gong years ago.