Shooting Target Restoration

Restoration of a broken Mechanical biathlon shooting target. I will restore and repair this mechanical target and take it to the local gun range to test the functions.
ABOUT THE TARGET
This is a mechanical biathlon shooting target used for training skills in a combination of skiing in the winter or during roller skis in the summer. Biathlon is a very common sport where I live, we have snow from November to April. The sport basically combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting as a race, with skiing through a cross-country trail whose distance is divided into shooting rounds. Missed shots on the shooting range result in extra distance or time being added to the contestant's total. So when you shoot your rounds of 5 shots, you often have high pulse which is very challenging and demands very good shooting skills and high mental focus.
I found it at a campfire place in the forest a few years ago when I lived higher up the mountain. So it has been in my position a few years. Now I felt that it was time to restore it and my plan was to restore it before the snow disappeared so I could show you how to ski and shoot in a combination. But guess what the spring came over night and alle the snow disappeared within a week. So I just took it to a friend’s place on a local private shooting range to test shoot it instead.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I started by disassembling all the mechanics on the shooting target separating the targets from the target frame and the re-arm system. I gave all the metal a good sandblasting using aluminum oxide as my media.
After the sandblasting I repaired a few shooting holes which was caused by using to powerful ammunition .308 Winchester instead of low velocity .22 caliber rimfire or .22 or .177 airgun pellets. I also TIG welded the re-arm system and added a new wire to it.
I powder coated the shooting frame and all the targets with RAL 9003 GL (Glossy) and baked the powder coating for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
I polished a few parts on my buffer wheel. And added dark stickers on the backside of the targets. Finally I took it to the shooting range where we had some fun shooting and barbecuing hotdogs with magical views.
This was a fun restoration to do I hope you liked it. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my salute cannon Restoration - • Cannon Restoration + T... &list=UULFsCCifMby57qV_UmrYGladQ
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

In this video I restore a mechanical biathlon shooting target - Please let me know what you think! 👍 ALSO SEE MY CANNON RESTORATION - th-cam.com/video/DQv716Kywl8/w-d-xo.html Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

[@user-ir3wz9fs8w]

I’m very happy

[@derandere4965]

I was so sure you would find some companions for the duck…

[@PINKWOMAN88]

👏👏

[@Lenny.262]

Great work! The Great Work of the alchemists in full view with your videos! Nothing but sincere admiration and respect for you and what you do! You inspire me!🤘🙏

[@drunkdunc8738]

Cool shoes 🍻

[@Immortalaquarius]

Thank you for:
1. Showing as much detail as possible.
2. The humor you bring to the projects (when appropriate).
3. Protecting the viewer's eyes when doing welding work.
😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you Teresa for your comment I really appreciate it 😊

[@CUCABURRAAustralia]

Wow!!! You are a man of so many talents! Not only a craftsman but also a sharpshooter!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you Roman, yes I can actually shoot quite well. I was a competitive elite shooter in my young days 😊

[@Jams848484]

And don't forget the asbestos fingers!

[@damianodezan]

@@AwesomeRestorations what rifle is that? You’re great man! Thanks!

[@anasfikri3283]

@@bush43911i really wish the creator would reply to this comment so he could just shut your fkin mouth up 😂

[@gamegen88]

johnny Sins?

[@michael-tn3vq]

I'm not sure what I'm more impressed with the restoration or where you live. That's absolutely beautiful.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Michael. Yes it is really beautiful in my area :)

[@ferdinandlifewarrior4443]

I supuose somewhere in the scandinavian area (finnland,sweden or norway)

[@Alan_Edwards]

I know right. Not to mention all the cool tools. If I had all those tools I could....na who am I kidding...I don't have that kind of talent. But I do appreciate someone who does.

[@ktown4852]

👍

[@Lenny.262]

Ok, are you a wizard??? Your powers to restore old, dirty and damaged things into a fresh and new state are out of this world! 👏🤘

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊

[@lyacoubian]

Being an avid sport shooter I greatly appreciate this AWESOME restoration. Martin, you are a true artist. Cheers! 🥃👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@losingitincolorado]

Every time I see you sandblast I think I need one 😂 thank you for the amazing work! ❤

[@justkiddin84]

I was going to say everyone should have one😂

[@rixxroxxk1620]

As someone who used to plink at targets this brought so many smiles to my face!!! Very well done my friend. Always turns out wonderful!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much glad you liked it :)

[@plutoyaldnil4750]

Love the" green patch" safety slippers

[@klio_dm2507]

Отличное воскресенье сегодня задалось с утра😅 А Мартин ещё добавил позитивных эмоций. Спасибо за труд 🎉😅

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am really glad you liked it 😊

[@nickmaylock94]

Шикарно получилось, с душой!) Спасибо за видео!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Nick

[@jeriwilson9129]

Love your work. I could watch the sandblasting ALL day. So relaxing!

[@Yungbeck]

I was starting to think about how to get more sand blasting into my life

[@Ale63871]

@@Yungbeck vaya a la playa 🏖️

[@angeldesigns1385]

@@Yungbeck i take on so many little projects and I desperately tried to get a blasting station where I’m at, considering it’s one of the most satisfying steps of the process, but lack of real estate won’t allow me to accommodate all the equipment I would really need to have. But yes, if you have the room for the necessary equipment then go for it and good luck!👍

[@clifflewis-yq3lw]

​@@Ale63871Lol!!

[@eartharrow6772]

Another superb video, many 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@stanistaus3184]

Обожнюю ваші відео, дякую вам за вашу працю

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much :)

[@user-gy7vy6ud9t]

Как всегда крутое восстановление БРАВО 🙌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@user-vq9pf6hq9v]

Вы великолепны в своём деле 👏👏👏 Всего доброго, а главное здоровья! Браво 👍👍👍💐

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you Ludmila for your kind words I am glad you liked the video

[@TemplarsatAcre]

When being brilliant at your job comes as standard. Lovely job Martin.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@Nikolay06]

Не глядя сразу лайк, потом смотрим! 👍

[@Megavolt.]

я понимаю Ваше желание выразить таким образом своё уважение и доверие к автору, но не нужно так делать. Ставя лайк до просмотра Вы делаете только хуже! Вы же всё равно будете смотреть ролик, вот и поставьте потом. Хотя бы больше половины ролика нужно посмотреть.

[@Nikolay06]

@@Megavolt. Я просто уже несколько лет смотрю этот канал и всегда вижу, что это отличная профессиональная работа! И я знаю наперёд, что не разочаруюсь от просмотра этого видео. Поэтому лайк и смотрю дальше! Никого не призываю делать также как я. Это моё право😉

[@Megavolt.]

@@Nikolay06 , право Ваше... и то что ролик всегда хороший и у меня сомнений нет. Но... у ютюба есть свои алгоритмы и конечно один Ваш лайк без просмотра моло на что влияет, но если их будет десяток, сотня.... ютюб посчитает это за "накрутку" и у автора могут возникнуть проблемы. Тем более канал не Российский и у него есть монетизация.

[@shiri4frnz]

Your restoration talent, video production quality, and little nuances, like the laser in the eye of the metalman or the duck's wink, are awesome. No one can deny this. But your sense of humour is on point as well. I couldn't help but chuckle at the multiple attempts of "needling the thread."
Lots of love and power to you and your channel!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@Valeriy_R]

Отлично! И стреляешь чётко!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@JerGol]

Always love the effects of media blasting, so satisfying! ✋🏼😌👌🏼

[@user-sr3jv2ju8d]

отличный ролик! интересный объект для реставрации. вы отличный стрелок! мне понравилось!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am very happy you liked the video and thinks I am a good shooter

[@wizaxed]

Another great transformation!! Your videos are fantastic!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@zmey4822]

Как же хочется иметь свою, такую же мастерскую и все свободное время проводить там, восстанавливая какие нибудь прикольные старые штуковины.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@TapscottJ]

He shoots, he scores! Loved the restoration!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@DETECTIONoccitanie]

J’adore ❤ tout y est. La méthode, la mise en scène, le décor et la compétence. Bravo je me régale 🇫🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

merci beaucoup 😊

[@juansanchez351]

Un excelente trabajo que nuevamente deja evidencia de que eres un gran restaurador 😊❤. Abrazos y saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muchas gracias Juan 😊❤

[@tammymcdaniel7442]

So cool Teddy is back in his chair! Another great restoration.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot very glad you liked it 😊🐻

[@ballacaust]

love the string in the hole Futurama bit you did, always a classic.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@veraduarte1117]

ficou, como sempre, muito bem executado. Sempre com muito capricho. Parabéns....

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado 😊

[@silvialemos7809]

Hi Martin! I love your Jobs!❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@donniev8181]

As always, best comedic performance in a non speaking video goes to Awesome Restorations!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much :)

[@jeerrdd4857]

My daughter loved it. Thanks for loving the duck!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching ❤😊

[@francescag.5467]

Wow Martin! This was good but your sense of humor is the best part of the restauration! 😂😂😂

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Francesca

[@PorkPieNews]

That's was a fantastic restoration!! Ducky thanks you!! You're a great shot as well!! Kudos!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am very happy you liked it 😊

[@ericansems]

Thnk you so much for another great restoration! Great way to relax on a drizzly sunday!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Eric

[@ericansems]

@@AwesomeRestorations No, thank you! Please continue the good work, you make my day, every single video you put out!

[@deanoh9980]

Another great job. Watching components getting sandblasted is really therapeutic.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@user-vq8oj5lm1t]

Дорогой брат Мартин, спасибо что опять очень порадовал!!!! Бесподобный результат, работа была выполнена на очень высоком уровне!!! Я очень люблю спортивную стрельбу и охоту с рыбалкой!!! А с утёнком такой приятный бонус!!!! Молодец!!! Всё сделал чётко!!! Умница!!! Порадовал!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much 😊

[@peteranderson146]

Another Spot-on-target 🎯🐤 of "AWESOME" Entertainment .
Thank you Martin.👍😊 Cheers/Skol. 🍻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot Peter glad you liked this one. Cheers 🍻

[@bilbobaggins9552]

Another old thing has found a new life in your wonderful hands.
That's cool!
Keep it up !
👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks :)

[@abhipatabhi]

This is ONE OF A KIND restoration of ONE OF THE KIND mini Shooting range. Awesome dude...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks I am glad you liked it

[@user-qf7nj8lr8b]

Хорошо получилась мешень. ! И уточка вернулась!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you liked it 🦆

[@rodvickery9169]

Another fun video Awesome with some good shooting at the end.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I am glad you liked it 😊

[@anthonymauro9136]

I really enjoyed the stop motion effect during the sand blasting, cool effect!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@rodrimaxomen]

I never finish watching your videos because I fall asleep 😅 so relaxing

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you find them relaxing :)

[@bdberg]

I always wondered about gun ownership in Sweden. I never have the chance to ask my relatives there. Excellent job as always!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

you can get a licence for hunting and then buy weapons for that purpose :)

[@marcoferrara743]

Man the background during the sandblasting is absolute amazing!!!!

[@JamesLinenX]

As a fellow target, I can really appreciate this restoration.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot 😊

[@HivisoftheScale]

Well done, indeed!! I love the cameo from the little teddy bear ☺

[@Moistuser420]

Hey i just wanna say thank you for editing your wielding clips, my gf has epilepsy and is really sensitive to bright lights. I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for that

[@AwesomeRestorations]

You are very welcome thanks for watching 😊

[@corrinnebourke5391]

You have way too many fun toys to play with in your work shop 😂
You covered your tattoos. That's the second best part of your videos 😅

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Yes I have many toys in my garage. The covering up was because I was cold 😉

[@WhiteEnglish]

Another great job my friend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much 😊

[@dashavlog1457]

Все ваши видео невероятны ! Даже захотелось на экскурсию в вашу мастерскую ! Умопомрачительно ❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@bolshakovivan310]

Шикарно получилось 👍☺смотрел с большим интересом не отрывая глаз с экрана телефона 🔥🔥

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you I really appreciate it :)

[@Miguel_ON65]

Fantastic my friend! All a restoration for enjoy your spare time. Congratulations my friend

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot

[@user-nr4hw7uf5x]

У Вас золотые руки. А как вы делаете ролики, это вообще отдельный разговор.Просто БРАВО!!!!!!.А МИШКА,что на самокате,вообще прелесть!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you like my videos :)

[@user-hz5fx4gd4e]

I like your jokes👍 and your professional skills 🤘 thank you🦆 it was a simple repair, but I wanted to write comments for a long time ⏳ you are cool🧸

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment 😊

[@iarehuman]

The fact that he showed the small mistakes like not realizing there’s a screw and the tig welding makes me love this channel more.
Could’ve easily edited out but kept it in. 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much Dylan I am very glad you like my channel. It means a lot to me to have such good fans 😊❤

[@williamharris8367]

While I watch these videos for entertainment rather than education, I do appreciate the variety of techniques demonstrated.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I am glad to hear that 😊

[@LegendRestorations]

Thanks Martin, another great restoration done! 👌

[@justkiddin84]

So cool, and it’s gorgeous there! 🐣🦆 And an Easter Egg bear!😂

[@r9eaper]

Such a cute little item! Lovely restoration & great shooting too! 🦆

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks Ronnie glad you liked it 😊

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

It was interesting to see the spiderweb stress effect on the metal surrounding the bullet hole in one of the targets. Your sense of humor definitely enhances every video.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Wiley :)

[@adammccutchan2357]

Another great video, nice scenery at the end as well 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@The_Inquisitor77]

Martin, you're a wizard!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks :)

[@paultoy9611]

You've done so many outstanding restorations.This one,wardrobe included,was really something special.Thank you!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Paul glad you liked it 😊

[@buellrod]

Good morning Martin from Browns Mills New Jersey coming at you very surprised to warm up a coffee this morning and see one of your videos now I'm going to sit back and enjoy

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much David

[@sohrab3637]

The stop motion technique used in editing is a brilliant idea 🤘🏻👍🏽👍🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Снимаю шляпу перед мастером. Классная реставрация, меткий стрелок. Спасибо за видео, лайк от души.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@efv4391]

I like your restorations. Congratulations. Blessings. 🇲🇽

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks 😊

[@user-rn2hc7ov5l]

Просто оплодируюу вам 👏😮

[@borzova.a]

Не знаю, почему ютуб мне это подсунул, но... это завораживает 😄 Автор, вы настоящий мастер, золотые руки 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you for watching 😊

[@gumnaramaria1]

Ma c'è qualcosa che non sai fare?Sei incredibile, non smetterei mai di guardarti!❤ Per me sei terapeutico😂 ,ti adoro!😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@FuckUSAbitch]

Как всегда чётко! Маэстро браво🤝🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@uramakarov8533]

Очередное замечательное видео.Спасибо дружище)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching :)

[@user-yh6zo1sx2h]

По больше пожалуйста видео в таком формате, очень интересно

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you glad you think so

[@xeniakenakis5071]

You are fantastic, you relax me when I see you in work

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Happy to hear that!

[@hairychest7865]

Good to see another video from you Marty. Awesome and entertaining job as usual. I so enjoy you. Love those socks.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot David - yes the socks rocks 😂

[@g.n.n.-shorts]

Как всегда прекрасная работа, вы отличный не только мастер но и стрелок.👍👍👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much :)

[@ismailsonmez842]

Sabırsızlıkla bekliyordum. Teşekkürler

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you for watching Ismail :)

[@MoreLocations]

Amazing restoration 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@nickmet123]

I know nothing about restorations but man do I get pleasure out of watching you work your magic!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am so happy to hear that

[@Ptrmrkks]

I love the editing at the end where the duck blinked .. nice touch to your videos

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Peter I appreciate it 🦆😉

[@backroadblues]

My favorite so far! So cute as well as the lil yellow ducky on your boot. Big smiles today my crafty friend. My son and I use to love target shoot with our 22 cal rifles. That’s him in the picture with me. I unfortunately lost him a little over 2 years ago. Thank you for the lovely video and cheering my day. 💙💥😎

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Oh Bridget - I am so sorry to hear that you lost your beautiful son 😢😢 thank you so much for watching ❤

[@rohitshukla9756]

This restoration of an uncommon article was absolutely amazing.
Martin, you are genius. 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much, I am so happy you also liked this. I am also very pleased with this restoration think it turned out very well :)

[@bulentilhangoncaloglu1756]

A great repair... Congratulations... Your rifle shooting is also excellent...👋👋👋✌🙋

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks I really appreciate it 😊

[@Tim-57]

Hey AR
Nice little project, thank you for sharing.
Take care

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much - you take care too :)

[@danjordan1979]

Awesome!! As expected. Perfect restoration job! And you're an excellent shot too. Thank you for sharing!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks buddy :)

[@diyresttube]

Enjoy watching your new video.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@ccsmooth55]

I was so glad to see you put the duck back! Haha! Nice job!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I appreciate it 🦆🦆

[@merle4545]

Another great restoration Martin! 👏

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@mariofrizelli7880]

As always video atmospheric, interesting! It was like spending time with an old friend! Thank you!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks :)

[@johanfelipecruzamortegui3222]

Good look! Good job, Martin!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Johan :)

[@stevenjones6982]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for making and sharing.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@Ofthe7thSon]

You’ve nailed it mate - bullseye….. 😳

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes 😊👍

[@lucrecialobosferrada5670]

Me hipnotiza la presicion y dedicación, hermoso trabajo, mucho Amor ...se nota

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much ❤

[@Misha..K]

Little duck was scared first, but now she is happy again 🐤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes now she is happy 🦆🦆

[@proxor]

А повар придумал ужин
Немного крупы перловой
Немного коры дубовой
Немного дорожной пыли
Немного болотной тины
Солдат не умрёт голодным!)))

[@jimlawnjr]

Martin another great repair 👍🏻, Duck shoe made me laugh 😆, Excellent Shooting also . Keep them coming.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

so glad you liked it :)

[@robertryden8036]

Beautiful work.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much