Frangible ink used on Shoot-N-C targets

[BobbyZ]

Hey Gunners.

I'm looking to find out the type of black frangible ink used as the top flake away layer on Shoot-N-C Targets. I'm working on a product which improves on the Shoot-N-C design and while I used spray paint on the prototypes, I am having trouble with manufacturers needing to know what ink to use on top of the polyester/laminate layer.

Any thoughts? Thanks Gunners.

[BKinzey]

Have it tested by a lab.

It's probably patented, look it up.

[NapalmCheese]

Hey Gunners.

I'm looking to find out the type of black frangible ink used as the top flake away layer on Shoot-N-C Targets. I'm working on a product which improves on the Shoot-N-C design and while I used spray paint on the prototypes, I am having trouble with manufacturers needing to know what ink to use on top of the polyester/laminate layer.

Any thoughts? Thanks Gunners.

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/process/search/

Otherwise reverse engineer.

Or stick to spray paint.

[Steve1968LS2]

I bet it's not the top layer of ink/paint.. I bet the secret is in the layer beneath.. I envision that it has properties that dosen't let the top layer ahear that good, which is why it flakes off when shot.

Just a thought

[BobbyZ]

Thanks for the responses. Was trying to avoid reverse engineering since the manufacturer said they don't have that much time and the cost is huge. I'll do a patent search and go from there. Most of the shoot-n-c patents are expired. Haven't checked that part though. Thanks again.

[BobbyZ]

I bet it's not the top layer of ink/paint.. I bet the secret is in the layer beneath.. I envision that it has properties that dosen't let the top layer ahear that good, which is why it flakes off when shot.

Just a thought

That could be but it is over a laminate so I was thinking water based isn't supposed to work too well on polyester so I thought that might be how they got the flaking results.

[postal]

I know someone thats been playing around with it.

It's all about the paper. I forgot what it's called, he got it from a flooring supply place- since it's used as a vapor barrier for wood floors.

And he uses spray paint..

It actually works very well. However the thin layer of spray paint is a lot more fragile than a shoot n c... You can scratch it off easily.

This one is about 14" x 14" The red is also spray paint.

My new handgun... sig P 239. Center as fast as I can.... Left, a relatively fast but aimed group.. Pulled one up and right. Both groups are 7 shots. Yes, the group on the left is 7.....


He's made some the size of a fullsize target. The paper is pretty wide.... But you can see the scratches in the paint too.