Moving Targets

[Recon]

Anyone training on moving target systems?

Locally we have a moving target system that travels up to 80 feet. Typically we attach a paper target to the trolly and then mix in various shoot and no shoot targets plus varying types of cover.

[Frank]

I sure wish that I had access to something like that. If I did, I would indeed be training on it.

DVC

[cajunfj40]

Trained on one with a rifle but never with a pistol at close range. I am sure Lurper has or knows about someone here who has. PM him

[horse 91-A1]

We'll be building a pendulum at the ranch, you might get 0.5 seconds to hit a small, fast moving target. :)

Bob

[Lurper]

We have a mover set up that is an exact duplicate of the mover system used at the Bianchi Cup. It is versatile enough that we also use it for IPSC, etc.

[horse 91-A1]

Anyone training on moving target systems?

Locally we have a moving target system that travels up to 80 feet. Typically we attach a paper target to the trolly and then mix in various shoot and no shoot targets plus varying types of cover.

Sorry I misread your post, sometimes my thought process at 2:00AM is less then lucid. :)

What size targets do you use and can the trolley be rigged for a zig-zag pattern? Is there the capability to vary the speed of the target on the same target run and what is the time frame from point A to point B?

Good post and replies. :)

Bob

[Recon]

horse 91-A1:

Usually we attach a fullsize paper IDPA target or color targets of the same size with a picture of an opponent pointing a weapon at you.

As the trolley travels across a length of aircraft aluminum wire it can't zig zag. However, we can reverse directions of the trolley quickly.

The pulley on the motor has three speeds but you can't change those during a run.

The maximum travel is about 80 feet and since I've never timed it I would have to guess that it might take 4 to 5 seconds to cover the length on the fastest speed.

Quickly changing target direction really messes things up for shooters. Another stress builder is placing no shoot targets in front and behind of the target forcing the shooter to think about where each shot might go. Also, we incorporate a magazine change and make the shooter utilize more than one of several types of cover during a course of fire.

We also include various forms of cover such as the wall of a building or garbage cans. Local law enforcement sometimes implements their vehicles as a starting point and/or cover.

After shooting stationary targets its quite a change to have the target move or have you and the target moving at the same time.

Regards.

[horse 91-A1]

That's great info, we've thought about using this principle modified a bit for two, three and four man team training. We may use straight DC motors with a rheostat to control speed of target and use paper plates rather than other targets for improved marksmanship.

Our training environment is much different than populated areas and our thoughts are to place this type training about a mile up a fairly steep mountain wash, still on private property like the ranch. Added incentive for situational awareness, in addition to rattlers; is the wash is a high traffic area for black bears and mountain lions - something we can't simulate on the flat ranch property. :D

Bob