Funner paper targets?

[Mars5l]

Im looking at ideas for funner paper targets to shoot while killing at an hour or two at the range. I kinda prefer the splatter style or shoot n see, makes it easier to see small .22lr holes. But as an example local range has large targets with different patterns or themes, I got one that was like Space Invaders. It had a lot of little targets to hit, but since it was a simple paper target that was all black except for the aliens on it, couldn't see where I was hitting. Bullseye get a little boring after a while and just want something entertaining to mix it up.

 

[troy fairweather]

You can make your own shoot and see targets.

 

[Riomouse911]

I think it’s action target or another maker that had golf games, Battleship, clown targets, etc. I see them sold at my local range all the time

Stay safe.

 

[jmorris]

How about something like my scroll idea for not having to go down range but instead making them moving targets?



Could even make a toggle So they go back and forth.

 

[jmorris]

I have also made other running targets but they seemed a lot more fun when used as a moving barricade.



Another view.



I made it so it will start from either side and make one pass and stop on the other side or return to where it came from. Could be triggered by any number of methods, including bullet impact on target or just muzzle blast.

Set target on runner vs “window“ and you have moving target vs moving shooter.

The drive, I made from an old 12v cordless drill, both of those are on the lowest speed. On the highest (of 4 speeds) it will move faster than I can run.

It was used at a regional match at MVSA some years ago, it had a love/hate following.

 

[Hokkmike]

Got a BIG Covid (whatever it is) for a target.

 

[wiscoaster]

The scrolling target idea is ingenious ... unfortunately, there's not a range, indoor or outdoor, around here that would allow that.

 

[mstreddy]

If you look around a bit there are some downloadable targets in PDF format that you can print out. We've used the billiard balls, etc... to change things up. In shoot-n-c types there are battleship games, rodents, zombies, etc, from a few companies.
May make it more fun and interesting.

 

[aarondhgraham]

I've been known to tape comic book pages to cardboard,,,
It's oddly satisfying to take out Barney the Dinosaur.

Or superhero comics,,,
See how many times you can shoot the Joker without taking out Batman.

Not as easy as it sounds.

And if you have problem seeing the holes,,,
invest in an inexpensive spotting scope/tripod.

Aarond

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[hso]

https://gunfun.com/product-category/games/

http://www.armoryblog.com/gear/free-printable-shooting-targets/

https://www.kittybabylove.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Funny-Printable-Targets.jpg

https://www.kittybabylove.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Printable-Zombie-Targets.jpg

https://www.kittybabylove.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Hostage-Targets-Printable.jpg

https://www.kittybabylove.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Printable-Battleship-Targets.jpg

 

[792mauser]

I use spray paint to make 2 inch squares on cheap paper, then staple it up. And then see how many rounds of 22lr I need that day to cut out the squares.

 

[wiscoaster]

I use spray paint to make 2 inch squares on cheap paper, then staple it up. And then see how many rounds of 22lr I need that day to cut out the squares.

Blank post-it note squares.

 

[SharpDog]

I used to shoot balloons hung on a slanted cable with paper clips weighted with fishing weights. A fishing line attached to a paper clip on the cable released the balloon. You can even have two (or more) balloons released at once.

 

[FlSwampRat]

Im looking at ideas for funner paper targets to shoot while killing at an hour or two at the range. I kinda prefer the splatter style or shoot n see, makes it easier to see small .22lr holes. But as an example local range has large targets with different patterns or themes, I got one that was like Space Invaders. It had a lot of little targets to hit, but since it was a simple paper target that was all black except for the aliens on it, couldn't see where I was hitting. Bullseye get a little boring after a while and just want something entertaining to mix it up.

I got the powers that be to order in some splatter targets by Brookfield Casey, their Darkotic line. They're zombies and there's a few different places on each target you can mentally designate as POA and the targets are roughly 12" w X 18" long so there's lots of room on each. More fun than shooting at black circles IMHO. 8 targets to the package.

 

[theotherwaldo]

-I find that lead soldiers are more challenging - and recyclable, as they get turned back into bullets... .

 

[jmorris]

One thing I keep handy is neon paper hole punch reinforcements.

Less that $2 for over 900 targets.

 

[DukeConnor]

accurate shooters have some fun paper targets free to download.

https://www.accurateshooter.com/shooting-skills/targets/

 

[CapnMac]

If a person has access to larger-format printers (which might be no further away than Office Depot) and a decent bit of graphics software, all kinds of things can be repurposed as target images.

Bowl of apples, bunch or grapes, mixed fruit in a bowl.

One can also create a grid and interpose other images, like tomatoes or the like. Or add castles or house images to be "don't shoot" features.

Or, on the keep it simple front, use Excell or the like to make grids and then randomly fill the cells with shades or textures.

 

[Riomouse911]

Here was a 100 yard night shoot we did at a patrol rifle instructor course, no lights or lasers.... all shooters shoot one shot at a time down the line. If you hit your zombies coconut you get to then shoot at a neighbors if they miss with shot two. The one who hit the most zombies got a box of ammo or something (I only hit two; the one that swung in the center and the one that bled out to it’s left. One dude hit 4).


Stay safe.

 

[FROGO207]

I also took an image of a covid bit and put it to paper. Then shot at all the red spots using a scoped .22 rifle at 100. Somewhat of a challenge for me at least. But I got several covids over the last couple months.

 

[Mars5l]

Well good ideas so far. Though some wont work for now as a I usually goto a small indoor range that's 20 yards max and it's regular paper targets only

 

[roval]

i like the paper targets with playing cards printed on them. lots of targets to choose from and if you can shoot the hearts, spades etc..individually if you are up to the challenge. or you can buy a pack of cards and do the same thing but more work.

 

[Encoreman]

Just use playing cards. Edgewise of course.

 

[mstreddy]

Edgewise playing cards. Cool, fun and challenging.

One thing I keep handy is neon paper hole punch reinforcements.

Less that $2 for over 900 targets.

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But, It's going to be easy to tell that I shot the hole right through!

I like the blank post it note squares too.
And, you can always use the shoot-n-c circles meant to be pasters.. Those can be a good challenge with a pistol at 7 yards.

And one guy showed up one time and taped/stapled a bunch of breakfast cereal boxes into a man-shape. Once he started shooting I went over and commented that it looked like fun -- he says, "yep, I'm a cereal killer...."
Had to grin at the play on words.

Another guy would use different colored tapes to create heads on cardboard for very cheap hostage type targets.

At an outdoor range, I've used plastic water bottles, partially filled. And, I've chased around golf balls, and the bouncing type targets too.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

-I find that lead soldiers are more challenging - and recyclable, as they get turned back into bullets... .

Green plastic army men! Can get a whole bag at the dollar store. Just think of them as PLA troops, if that helps. They ARE made in China......

I used to plink Stormtroopers with my pellet gun as a kid, but even then Hasbro figures werent exactly cheap- they are $10-12 each now- so Dad would make them out of lead or RTV in a sand-mold.