This is what I use for the a-frame... You MUST have two pieces across for the large plate to support the weight... I did use 1/2" rebar. I also found that taking an angle grinder and beveling the ends, as well as using clearcoat spraypaint helped the bars to slide through easier (as well as not get rusty on the hands). I have a video on my phone (and on facebook) of me ringing it at 660... unfortunately I can't figure out how to get it on here. But it works very well and I'm happy with it.
To carry the big plate, if you have to walk, I find it easiest to hold the plate above my head with arms locked out.. Problem is then getting the pieces of rebar with you, so then you have to make two trips unless you can fashion a sling to carry it all. When I carried it 200 yards I did it fully assembled and it was essentially like holding a half curl... that required a cple small breaks.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Stand-Ta...B00JVX4JB8
http://www.laststands.com/target-stand-tutorial/
I then use these for the my small 12"x12" 1/2" plate... I just use 1 cross piece b/c you have to practically hammer to get 2 in this... I do have to say though, it's taken direct shots from 12g slug, 223, 40, and 30 cal rifle and can hardly tell.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Stand-Ta...BHRSCJY0G2
This is what I used for the large 24" plate. I looped it over and drilled a hole, I had to use 1/2" hardware instead of what it came with though, and I can slide my two cross pieces through easily. B/c it's looser it also allows it to swing/ring a little better.
https://www.amazon.com/ShootingTargets7-...NKX827A9B8
To carry the big plate, if you have to walk, I find it easiest to hold the plate above my head with arms locked out.. Problem is then getting the pieces of rebar with you, so then you have to make two trips unless you can fashion a sling to carry it all. When I carried it 200 yards I did it fully assembled and it was essentially like holding a half curl... that required a cple small breaks.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Stand-Ta...B00JVX4JB8
http://www.laststands.com/target-stand-tutorial/
I then use these for the my small 12"x12" 1/2" plate... I just use 1 cross piece b/c you have to practically hammer to get 2 in this... I do have to say though, it's taken direct shots from 12g slug, 223, 40, and 30 cal rifle and can hardly tell.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Stand-Ta...BHRSCJY0G2
This is what I used for the large 24" plate. I looped it over and drilled a hole, I had to use 1/2" hardware instead of what it came with though, and I can slide my two cross pieces through easily. B/c it's looser it also allows it to swing/ring a little better.
https://www.amazon.com/ShootingTargets7-...NKX827A9B8