Something better than metal frames for shooting range?

[inspector]

Just wondering what suggestions you guys have for something other than the little (dare I say, crappy) metal frames they sell at the SSAA range for holding up targets?

I've been out twice and hit a frame both times blowing it apart.

Suggestions for something better? I have a bunch of wooden shipping palettes at work I figured I could pull apart to make some small frames, but I guess these wouldn't last too long either.

Suggestions?

[Lorgar]

Star pickets. They will handle a few stray rounds no problem.

A 2ft tall one is about $15 or something from Bunnings? $30 for a pair and will last you ages.

[Lorgar]

Oh, and I assume you're shooting at the Eagle Park shooting range at Little River?

If so, get a metal mallet as well. That ground is a real bitch when your trying to drive a picket 6" into it.

Made the mistake of going out there the first time with a wooden mallet. Shattered the mallet half way through putting in the first picket.

[John445]

Suggestions for something better? I have a bunch of wooden shipping palettes at work I figured I could pull apart to make some small frames, but I guess these wouldn't last too long either.

They won't do you any good. Even if they're thick they'll splinter apart after 1-2 shots.

[Aster]

Star pickets. They will handle a few stray rounds no problem.

Exactly what I use.

A pair of star pickets and some masking tape to easily tape up/tear down boards with targets on them.

My pickets have half a dozen 30cal holes through them, no worries at all.

[chacka]

Anything that's welded is pretty useless. One bump and the welding comes apart.

Using star pickets is good advice, or sticking targets up between any 1 piece frame of metal will do the job.