Durable shooting range structures often utilize readily available lumber, like common two-by-four boards, in conjunction with robust steel targets. This combination provides a cost-effective and easily assembled solution for target practice. An example includes a frame constructed from the lumber supporting hanging steel plates designed to react visibly or audibly when struck by projectiles.
Such systems offer several advantages. The inherent strength of steel ensures target longevity, withstanding repeated impacts. The standardized dimensions of the lumber simplify construction, allowing for easy customization and repair. This approach also contributes to affordability by using readily available materials. Historically, informal target practice often employed improvised setups. The modern implementation with steel targets and readily available lumber represents a standardized and safer evolution of this practice.