Padre P.W. #18726 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Looking for information on acquiring a Texas Star. would like to add it to the Indiana State 2011 Championship match in July plans to built one would be a consideration also thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Info on the Texas Star: http://www.ccidpa.org/friends.html#TXSTAR The "Texas Star" steel target: The famous Texas Star target from the original inventor and maker Terry Ashton of San Angelo, Tx. Contact Terry for current pricing and availability by phone at 325-655-2809. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin Mad Murdock SASS #4037 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I got my Texas Star target from the original inventor and maker Terry Ashton of San Angelo, Tx. Contact Terry for current pricing and availability by phone at 325-655-2809. I did a lot of research last year and that was my decision, can be set up for standard pistol loads, light loads or .22s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Also check with MGM Targets. Their stuff is top drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre P.W. #18726 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 thanks for the information, guys! our target committee well get on it have a good day Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olen Rugged Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Info on the Texas Star: http://www.ccidpa.or...nds.html#TXSTAR The "Texas Star" steel target: The famous Texas Star target from the original inventor and maker Terry Ashton of San Angelo, Tx. Contact Terry for current pricing and availability by phone at 325-655-2809. I got my Texas Star target from the original inventor and maker Terry Ashton of San Angelo, Tx. Contact Terry for current pricing and availability by phone at 325-655-2809. I did a lot of research last year and that was my decision, can be set up for standard pistol loads, light loads or .22s. +1! Terry is a heck of a nice guy, who shoots and supports the sport. His product is often copied but NEVER equaled. Olen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 One of the clubs I belong to just got one from MGM targets, top notch IMHO All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The MGM is an excellent target and works well for higher power rifles. From what I've read and talked with others who have the targets, for our game either will work, but the original seems to be just a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The Texas Star is an invention of the devil. It is an evil thing and brings bad luck to all that attempt to shoot them. I get a knot in my stomach every time I approach one of these hateful things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJT Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If you get one, get something like this. Bending over and picking up 5 plates every shooter is a pain. Cheers, BJT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 BJT is correct. It takes normally takes two extra folks to reset the star without delaying the match. They can be fun! But as Noz points out, not everyone likes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre P.W. #18726 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 hey BJT good idea, the plates REALLY DO get heavy! thanks for all the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red River Ray SASS#33254 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The Texas Star is an invention of the devil. It is an evil thing and brings bad luck to all that attempt to shoot them. I get a knot in my stomach every time I approach one of these hateful things. Yep I hear tell eva man whut has bought one has had his private parts scrivel an fall off. Best ta leave tha damn thing alone! RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Creek Gus SASS #64320 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 We shoot the Texas Star every match and how have added a Polish Plate Rack which makes the Texas Star seem like child's play. I built a lock on our Texas Star to make it easier to reload and also to move around. If you want to try the Texas Star here's a link to a website I created where you can shoot it online. This does not work with all browsers as it was designed just for Internet Explorer but it does seem to work on Firefox. Texas Star Online For a picture of our Polish Plate Rack use this link. Polish Plate Rack It pivots on the center and has ten knock off targets like the Texas Star. The pipe on each end contain a weight that falls out if the cross bar get past about 45 degrees, then it really takes off. We give a ten second bonus if the shooter can knock off all ten targets without the end weights falling out. We add a lot of variations to our Texas Star such as: Put a wooden box below it, give a bonus for each target dropped into the box. Place a couple of clay birds below the targets, give a bonus or penalty for each clay bird broken. Give a bonus for any target touching another target. Paint the targets 3 red, 2 white. Require the shooter shoot a red one off first then alternate red/white. Paint the targets 5 different colors, paint five washers the same colors and put them in a hat. Shooter draws one washer out and must knock that color target off first. AND IF YOU REALLY WANT A CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cover the top half of the Texas Star with a piece of plywood and require shooters to shoot all targets off the bottom of the target. Sage Creek Gus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Looking for information on acquiring a Texas Star. would like to add it to the Indiana State 2011 Championship match in July plans to built one would be a consideration also thanks Check with J.D. at Bristol (Wolffsrowdyrangers.com) They have one, perhaps a loan could be arrianged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre P.W. #18726 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 thanks for the replies! i like shooting the thing myself, MOST DAYS padre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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