Like the title says, for those of you that print your own targets. Where are you getting them from and what ones are you using? I did a Google search and founds some. I am just looking to see what other people have found. Do you use just regular paper or are you getting thicker paper for targets?
What Targets are you printing?
- Thread starter TH3180
- Start date
- Status
For rifle shooting I use the military 25m qual for non magnified optic rifles and the 50m qual for magnified optics. For handguns I like to use Dot Torture, especially after losing a match pretty badly that used the Torture in one of the stages.
bigfatdave
Member
I print out the wheel o shame and basic bullseye targets. I use whatever paper I can scavenge from the recycle bin.
I also get extra paper bags from the grocery store and cut them in half for cheapo silhouette targets, I sharpie on rings and faces if I'm feeling froggy.
I also get extra paper bags from the grocery store and cut them in half for cheapo silhouette targets, I sharpie on rings and faces if I'm feeling froggy.
Here is a link to Dot Torture: http://pistol-training.com/drills/dot-torture
Here is a link to post here at THR that has the 25m and 50m qual targets I use: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=386775
Here is a link to post here at THR that has the 25m and 50m qual targets I use: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=386775
I have used a bunch of different ones including the stick-on dots. Steel / reactive is fun. Bowling pins !!
Pistol -
A friend & I made some that were tracings of me. When cut out it looked like a paper doll. After putting them in stands and putting shirts on them would shoot them in hostage type setups. One way was to turn our back, have someone move them and then turn & engage after the range was clear & safe. That was fun.
Rifle -
One that a friend uses is to cover the whole target backer with a fresh piece of white butcher paper. That makes it easy to see bullet holes and know all are yours. Then he uses a 1/4 sheet of brightly colored paper as a rectangular bull. Works well for long distance.
One thing I am trying to figure out now is what to use for close range airgun to train for highpower. I shoot night or day and finding a good target that works in all light has still not happened.
One target I didn't like was the Remington that are orange & green on a tannish background. Contrast is pretty poor.
Pistol -
A friend & I made some that were tracings of me. When cut out it looked like a paper doll. After putting them in stands and putting shirts on them would shoot them in hostage type setups. One way was to turn our back, have someone move them and then turn & engage after the range was clear & safe. That was fun.
Rifle -
One that a friend uses is to cover the whole target backer with a fresh piece of white butcher paper. That makes it easy to see bullet holes and know all are yours. Then he uses a 1/4 sheet of brightly colored paper as a rectangular bull. Works well for long distance.
One thing I am trying to figure out now is what to use for close range airgun to train for highpower. I shoot night or day and finding a good target that works in all light has still not happened.
One target I didn't like was the Remington that are orange & green on a tannish background. Contrast is pretty poor.
Furncliff
Member
http://www.mytargets.com/
When I'm shooting my reloads for groups I use this one at 50yd..
I shoot a lot of .22LR from a rest at 50 - 150 yds. I shoot this target at 50 yards. One round per circle. 4 points if the round is in the circle and not touching the edge. Two points if the round is breaking the circle. Total score at the bottom and the target goes in a 3 ring binder. I started this just for fun, but it has helped me become more accurate. Also helps evaluate new ammo.
When I'm shooting my reloads for groups I use this one at 50yd..
I shoot a lot of .22LR from a rest at 50 - 150 yds. I shoot this target at 50 yards. One round per circle. 4 points if the round is in the circle and not touching the edge. Two points if the round is breaking the circle. Total score at the bottom and the target goes in a 3 ring binder. I started this just for fun, but it has helped me become more accurate. Also helps evaluate new ammo.
Last edited:
I am shooting pistols.
I have done a few searchs on google. I am just wondering what folks like to use.
HOWARD J
Member
I buy these 5.5" self sticking from Midway.
I stick them on 8 1/2 x 11 cheap paper to staple to rifle target
I only buy when on sale !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited:
I used to print out targets at www.reloadbench.com Lately I buy the 1" orange sticky dots & put them on paper plates.
targets....................
http://www.targetz.com/targets01.htm
http://www.6mmbr.com/targets.html
http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targets.htm
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf.html
my favorites...................
http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targetbullseyewd.pdf
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf/files/LR Scope Target B.pdf
printing them at home IS the cheapest...............i buy ink cartridges on ebay for about $3 and use the blank side of the junk mail that arrives every day. do the math.
http://www.targetz.com/targets01.htm
http://www.6mmbr.com/targets.html
http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targets.htm
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf.html
my favorites...................
http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targetbullseyewd.pdf
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf/files/LR Scope Target B.pdf
printing them at home IS the cheapest...............i buy ink cartridges on ebay for about $3 and use the blank side of the junk mail that arrives every day. do the math.
mustang_steve
Member
I use standard targets for anything serious.
When I am having a rimfire fun day as I call them, this is the target I like using: http://www.exsprc.org/dartboard_straight.GIF
I place three rounds in the revolver, bring it up and fire (I have three seconds to fire or I lose the turn), then bring it down, and repeat for the other two. Scored just like Darts. I keep going until I get a winning score and compare it to the last game to see how many shots it took. Difficulty is if there' no new hole, the shot didn't count. This puts an emphasis on acquiring a slightly different "target" every shot instead of simply raising the firearm to an exact identical point every time.
When I am having a rimfire fun day as I call them, this is the target I like using: http://www.exsprc.org/dartboard_straight.GIF
I place three rounds in the revolver, bring it up and fire (I have three seconds to fire or I lose the turn), then bring it down, and repeat for the other two. Scored just like Darts. I keep going until I get a winning score and compare it to the last game to see how many shots it took. Difficulty is if there' no new hole, the shot didn't count. This puts an emphasis on acquiring a slightly different "target" every shot instead of simply raising the firearm to an exact identical point every time.
There was a thread awhile back someone posted some targets you could put up at 25m that simulated range. I used one of them, re-worked the simulated distances, made up a scoring system, and ended up with something like this:
Page 1
Page 2
Tried it at the range this afternoon with my 22LR and failed to score more than 111, and only got that once. I also had to invoke the 30 cal rule. The original target I based that off of was really tough; it expected you to hit 200m standing, 250m kneeling, 300m sitting, and 500m prone.
I also worked up an Appleseed AQT style target (their silhouettes are noticeably larger), but it takes up 4 sheets of printer paper. It's a fun target though and gets you moving through different positions.
Page 1
Page 2
Tried it at the range this afternoon with my 22LR and failed to score more than 111, and only got that once. I also had to invoke the 30 cal rule. The original target I based that off of was really tough; it expected you to hit 200m standing, 250m kneeling, 300m sitting, and 500m prone.
I also worked up an Appleseed AQT style target (their silhouettes are noticeably larger), but it takes up 4 sheets of printer paper. It's a fun target though and gets you moving through different positions.
M2 Carbine
member
Years ago I settled on these two targets for almost all my shooting, from close up handgun to distant rifle.
I made them up on the computer. Using inexpensive ink, the cheapest 8.5x11 inch paper I can find and with the printer set at the worst draft quality I print them by the hundreds/thousands.
The targets have everything I want in a target.
A 1 inch Bullseye.
A center "kill" zone.
The target outline is about COM size.
And they are very inexpensive.
+1http://www.mytargets.com/
When I'm shooting my reloads for groups I use this one at 50yd..
I shoot a lot of .22LR from a rest at 50 - 150 yds. I shoot this target at 50 yards. One round per circle. 4 points if the round is in the circle and not touching the edge. Two points if the round is breaking the circle. Total score at the bottom and the target goes in a 3 ring binder. I started this just for fun, but it has helped me become more accurate. Also helps evaluate new ammo.
I use this site as well.
CoRoMo
Member
This one is the only one that I print that I didn't make. I use it a lot when shooting groups.
http://www.mytargets.com/target104 grid 3inch high.pdf
I've created several in Microsoft Paint.
http://www.mytargets.com/target104 grid 3inch high.pdf
I've created several in Microsoft Paint.
- Status
