I'm using a 10" and 20" piece of cardboard but I was thinking of trying a piece of clear plexiglass but wanted to ask if there was something that you use that might work better?
I've been using a 10 inch diameter clear piece of plexi-glass for years and I've found nothing better. :OGturkeyhead:
I have 2 10" glass circles I use. I had my local glass company cut them for me.
Quote from: SKFOOTER on February 15, 2014, 08:26:05 PM
I've been using a 10 inch diameter clear piece of plexi-glass for years and I've found nothing better.
Same here... had a piece cut for around $5.00 4 or 5 years ago. :icon_thumright:
Quote from: drum817 on February 16, 2014, 04:59:03 AM
Quote from: SKFOOTER on February 15, 2014, 08:26:05 PM
I've been using a 10 inch diameter clear piece of plexi-glass for years and I've found nothing better.
Same here... had a piece cut for around $5.00 4 or 5 years ago. :icon_thumright:
X3. Works perfect.
I just cut the 10" section of an old target out. I like the plexiglass idea.
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10" skillet lid
clear plexiglass= great idea
5 gallon bucket bottom is 10" across...everybody has one of those around.
I have been using a wooden paint stir stick with a plastic push pin poked through it 1/2" from the square end and 3/16" holes drilled through at 5" and 10" from the pin. Stick the pin into the center of the target, hold onto the push pin, put the tip of a black Sharpie into the drilled hole and draw your circle. Simple to make, use, store and virtually free to everyone!
If you want to spend the big bucks, a 12"wooden ruler would probably work as a substitute for the paint stick. ;)
All ideas mentioned in this thread will work. But the clear pexi-glass allows you to lay it down on the pattern and move it around until you can see the densest 10" pattern. :OGturkeyhead:
ive got a dinner plate thats 10'' that i use but i agree with the plexiglass bieng used
Where do you boys get a 10" circle of plexiglass cut at? Sounds like the perfect think for making your 10" circle.
Quote from: Xcal1ber on February 17, 2014, 04:38:53 PM
Where do you boys get a 10" circle of plexiglass cut at? Sounds like the perfect think for making your 10" circle.
Find a glass shop. That's where I got mine cut at. Try your local yellow pages and look under glass.
Quote from: drum817 on February 17, 2014, 04:57:52 PM
Quote from: Xcal1ber on February 17, 2014, 04:38:53 PM
Where do you boys get a 10" circle of plexiglass cut at? Sounds like the perfect think for making your 10" circle.
Find a glass shop. That's where I got mine cut at. Try your local yellow pages and look under glass.
10-4 thank you sir!
And here I thought I was being extreme when I bought a 10" plexiglass disk. Glad I'm not the only one! As mentioned, the plexiglass lets you see the whole pattern as you move it around which is really nice. I also recommend drilling a hole in the center so you can easily mark the center of your pattern (really helps when sighting in).
Quote from: SKFOOTER on February 16, 2014, 09:10:30 PM
All ideas mentioned in this thread will work. But the clear pexi-glass allows you to lay it down on the pattern and move it around until you can see the densest 10" pattern. :OGturkeyhead:
:agreed:
OK I just ordered one 10" and one 20" diameter circle of clear 1/4 thick plexiglass from eBay. Thanks for your suggestions!
Quote from: strutzone on February 20, 2014, 07:35:49 PM
OK I just ordered one 10" and one 20" diameter circle of clear 1/4 thick plexiglass from eBay. Thanks for your suggestions!
Got a link?
Quote from: turkey_slayer on February 20, 2014, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: strutzone on February 20, 2014, 07:35:49 PM
OK I just ordered one 10" and one 20" diameter circle of clear 1/4 thick plexiglass from eBay. Thanks for your suggestions!
Got a link?
Ditto
I have a painters mixing stick with 2 holes drilled in it 5" apart. I stick a pencil point in the hole I want and spin around like a compass.
Below is a link to the seller I used to make my purchase. He didn't have the size I was looking for listed for sale so I sent him an email inquiring if he could make them for me and he quickly responded that he would. For both the 10" and 20" including shipping he charged me $59.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Acrylic-Plexiglass-Round-Sheets-1-4-x-8-Diameter-Circle-Clear-NEW-/121275561865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3c963789
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:help: Me out here gents. Not sure what's up with the 10 & 20" circles. Assuming here you have "0" your sights, optics etc. I hang a big sheet of plastic (house wrap, vapor barrier etc) print off a few turkey head targets (Winchester for free with dia rings and in color) tape them onto the sheet (use 2 spaced apart) aim at the red dot on his head and send it. Now you have a qualified pattern of your target. The number of pellets "dead" in the kill zone. Experimented with shot type and size this way, keep them in the folder for easy reference. It quickly becomes apparent what choke/shot size works the best for your combo. IMO the number in the vitals are the only ones that count. NOT a knock here guys, but works for me, by the way the plastic sheet looks like a sieve, toss it. :newmascot:
I just cut out circles from cardboard and use that.Do take a piece of chicken wire with 1" mesh and laid over pattern after I draw the circle.Pretty easy way to see how big the gaps in your pattern are when using the 1 pellet/1 sq. inch rule.
I JUST ORDERED TWO 10" FROM THE SAME SELLER ON EBAY I ORDERED TWO AND IT COST ME $21.00
MOST OF,IT WAS SHIPPING , O WELL .....
plexi is a good idea but I just use a cardboard cut out I made...find the densest spot and trace it, has worked well so far
I went to Wal-Mart and bought a cheap pot with a 10" glass lid. Works great!
Quote from: jakesdad on February 21, 2014, 12:58:27 PMDo take a piece of chicken wire with 1" mesh and laid over pattern after I draw the circle.Pretty easy way to see how big the gaps in your pattern are when using the 1 pellet/1 sq. inch rule.
That's a great idea ! :icon_thumright:
Five gallon bucket here; but the glass sounds like a smart idea.
Frank...instead of doing the turkey head target just pick your favorite shell and shoot it at the clean plastic once per type of shell/choke you are trying. Then take a plate, skillet lid, or 10 inch cardboard cut out and put it over the densest part of the pattern, regardless of aim/impact. Obviously 2nd goal is to get aim/impact the same. Trace that circle then count pellets inside 10". If you are shooting lead and a full choke you should be able to get 100-120 pellets in a 10" circle at 40 yards with a load you are hunting with at 40 yards. Obviously it only takes a few pellets to kill a turkey but this 10/20 stuff is scientifically trying to get us to put the most ethical pattern on the birds to kill them efficiently. If you are shooting hevi shot, heavyweight, or the new longbeards lead you should see much better numbers, like 150-200+ in 10" if you have the right combination of choke/shell/gun set up. Only way to find it is to shoot a bunch of different kinds. If you've got something you're happy with and smacking birds then the patterning is just a fun way to pass the winter. If you're looking for the optimum combo it's a great way to practice, get ramped up for the season, and have some fun. Hope that helps. later
Quote from: Frank G on February 21, 2014, 12:08:45 PM
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:help: Me out here gents. Not sure what's up with the 10 & 20" circles. Assuming here you have "0" your sights, optics etc. I hang a big sheet of plastic (house wrap, vapor barrier etc) print off a few turkey head targets (Winchester for free with dia rings and in color) tape them onto the sheet (use 2 spaced apart) aim at the red dot on his head and send it. Now you have a qualified pattern of your target. The number of pellets "dead" in the kill zone. Experimented with shot type and size this way, keep them in the folder for easy reference. It quickly becomes apparent what choke/shot size works the best for your combo. IMO the number in the vitals are the only ones that count. NOT a knock here guys, but works for me, by the way the plastic sheet looks like a sieve, toss it. :newmascot:
Well i read this about a week ago and thought there's
no way id buy a piece of plexi glass for this as high as it is!!
Two days later i pulled up at the old fishing hole out in bfe
and wha laa there it was. Someone had chucked a nice big
piece of 1/2 inch thick 2ft by 3ft piece of plexi glass!! Sooo
now i use a nice plexi glass 10in circle for my patterns as well
and it works great!! Used to use string and pick with ink pen
or marker.
I got mine from a local supplier who happens to sell on EBay. They don't offer the 10" on EBay, but will make one. I got the clear polycarbonate (vs plexiglass), 10" x 1/8" thick which is plenty stiff (thick).
You can contact Barb directly at imagebyroberts@yahoo.com
I think you will find their shipped pricing very reasonable and they accept PayPal. It was also well packaged for USPS.
Quote from: hs strut on February 17, 2014, 03:39:50 PM
ive got a dinner plate thats 10'' that i use but i agree with the plexiglass bieng used
Same here.
I found a clear plastic tray for a pot that used for plants.
89 cents at Dollar General.
The plexiglass is great, but here's a cheap and quick alternative for the 10" circle. Take a 31.5" piece of heavy gauge wire, I use aluminum, form a circle and tape the ends together. When drawing the circle, I place a ruler across the top to hold it down.
I use the top of an old styrofoam minnow bucket... I like the idea of plexi glass
Quote from: SKFOOTER on February 15, 2014, 08:26:05 PM
I've been using a 10 inch diameter clear piece of plexi-glass for years and I've found nothing better. :OGturkeyhead:
I had a plxi-glass donut made, 10 inch cirlce cut in the middle with the OD of 20. works awesome. found a guy on Ebay that sold plxi-glass and asked if he could make me three of them. thing all three were like 40-50 to my door.
Wife,s crockpot clear plastic lid measures 10" across works for me. :OGturkeyhead:
Quote from: owlhoot on February 16, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
10" skillet lid
clear plexiglass= great idea
Skillet lid for me as well.
This is what I use. Jim of Warbird turkey calls made it for me. I can't do the 20" circles. but it takes care of my 10" circle quite nicely.
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I use this 1/4"X10"
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