Target size

[Bubba613]

Is there a site out there that can give target sizes at different ranges? What I am looking for is something that I can use to shoot at 100 or 200 yards but have the same sight picture as if it were 300 yards.
thanks.

 

[jr_roosa]

Competition targets or pictures of animals scaled to different ranges?

There are reduced Highpower targets that will simulate the 300yd target at 100 and 200, a reduced 200yd target for 100yd, and a reduced 600yd for 200 and 100yds.

See section 4.

http://www.nrahq.org/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-book.pdf

As for scaled animal pictures I don't know.

J.

 

[TurtlePhish]

I have a ton of printouts of 25M targets scaled for torso size at 100, 150, 250, and 300M. I forgot where I found them, though. Google around for Army Qualification Targets.

 

[WNTFW]

None of my methods compensate for caliber of bullet breaking the scoring rings on NRA or other match type targets. Some people do compensate for that.

1st method:
Reduce target by the range
12" @ 400yds
% = %
9" @ 300 yds - using 75%
6" @ 200 yds - 50%
3" @ 100 yds - 25%

the method works of even yardages. It still is easier to figure out the that it is a 3MOA target and multiply by yardage.

2nd method:
1" @ 100 Yds - .01" @ 1 Yd

(Target size in inches) divided by (range in yards) gives you a factor.
EX:
Target =36"
Range = 600yds
36 divided by 600 = .06
.06 is factor per yard
*.02 is factor per foot

.06 x 100yd = 6" target
.06 x 77yd = 4.62" target
.06 x 14yd = .84" target

*.02 x 31ft = .62" target

the method works well for any yardage not just even numbers. Once you know the factor it is easy.

*The easiest way to make a mistake is to mix up units.

While I don't compensate for bullet size I believe sight picture of aiming black is maintained. I don't think splitting hairs on aiming ring is that beneficial in terms of developing as a shooter.

 

[happygeek]

http://www.tngbbs.com/rifle/nra/hp/Section4.html lists the exact size for the target at 100 yards to simulate 200 & 300 yards, same for simulating 300 & 600 yards at 200 yards.

NRA target can be found here: http://speedwelltargets.com/cart/images/speedwell/mr31.jpg

Speaking of which, think I'll gin up a PDF for myself to post at 25 yards that'll simulate 200, 300, 500, & 600 yards NRA targets. I've been looking for a new fun target for my 22LRs.