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US 5,176,386 AGranted
Adjustable dynamic target system for firearms
OwnerRoger W. Simmonsinventor
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Abstract
The adjustable, dynamic target system has an impact resistant target silhouette mounted to the upper end of a shaft journal for rotation about a horizontally supported axle. The lower end of the shaft carries the counter weight that can be adjustable positioned along the lower end of the shaft to produce varying dynamic affects according to the impact force of projectile and the skill of the marksman.
Claims5
An adjustable, dynamic target system comprising:
- an axle member supported in the horizontal position;
- a cylindrical bearing rotatable about said horizontally supported axle;
- upper and lower elongated shafts rigidly affixed to and extending outwardly from opposite sides of said bearing;
- a target plate affixed to said upper shaft at the outer end;
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- a counterweight movably mounted on said lower shaft to be adjustably positioned along its length in accordance with the force of the projectile striking the target to produce a predetermine dynamic action,
- whereby a projectile striking the target plate causes said bearing and shafts to rotate about said horizontal axial in a manner determined by the relative positioning of the counterweight along the length of the lower shaft.
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