Best Target?

[Rifleman1776]

For your original question:
I have a number of stacks of targets from NMLRA. But, for practice I really like some I got at Walmart. They have a single large bull on one side and four small ones with dividing lines on the reverse. Really designed for sighting in a scoped suppository rifle, I find them very good for ml practice, and cheap.

 

[nkbj]

Free cardboard?

 

[George T.]

I'm nearly 8 years ahead of you so here are a couple of things that I have found that work for me. A peep is a great thing but I try ti stay with the standard issue rear sight. I have the same problem that you do. I have found that slowly widening the rear sight slot so that I have an easier time centering the front sight in the rear. I like a square post front sight and the wider slot makes it easier to line up the front to rear. I brown the sights and find that this reduces the glair.

As far as targets go I have found that the three inch shoot and see on scrap paper is great for 25 yards good for 50 and I go to the 6 or 8 inch at 75 and 100 yards. Bought in bulk packs they are fairly cheap. The three inch come 4 to a sheet.

By the way I am trying to get the hang of the sight combination on an Investarms 58 Hawken. It has a very shallow v rear sight and the front taper to very thin with a tube on top. Depending on the light I can have real problem with vertical stringing.

Good Luck there is some good info in these posts! Geo. T.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Here is my favorite
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf/files/Lg BR Diamond.pdf

A large black diamond with a white center.

And here are a bunch more free downloadable images.
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf.html


Prior to season (after sighting in) I like a plain brown surface of cardboard or a milk jug to force me to pick a spot. Targets are great for sighting but learning to pick a spot is a hunting tool as well.

 

[Billnpatti]

Yep, that's the one. Great idea. Thanks for re-posting it.

 

[mooman76]

Take something round about 1" diameter like the top to a small spray pint can. Spray around it. That gives you the white center circle and a ring to help you see the center bullseye and it's cheap. A paper plate would be perfect.

 

[Carl Fowler III]

Thanks Stumpkiller, printed out the next size larger of that one and looking forward to using it tomorrow...also want to thank you for that link for all those targets! :v

 

[stinkyfeet]

I like to shoot at the corners of a peice of paper with a contrasting background to the backstop and see how close I can get to the corner with out touching it for fun. If I am zeroing a rifle a 100 meter NRA target with a hot pink or orande sticker dead center.

 

[mike3132]

Great ideas for targets! Seems there are many to choice from and a guy just needs to find one that works for him. Thanks to all who replied, Mike

 

[Rifleman1776]

Free cardboard?

I'm not sure what I wrote prompted that question. :hmm:
But, what wasn't asked, I'll answer enneyhow. :wink:
I had a target frame welded up and use building material black board for the backing. It can take a lot of shooting and still hold up. Just don't leave outside or it will warp.

 

[Mad Professor]

Once you have zeroed the gun a rotted/drop apple/pear/peach works well. No doubt telling you hit it either.

 

[jamesthomas]

I made my target stand out of 2" PVC pipe with connectors I just break it down an put it in the trunk of my car when finished. I also have around 6 or 7 of those 3' long x 2' wide hard plastic yard signs someone threw in the dumpster at my range. I just poke a hole in each corner an tie it to the stand. Its a little over 4' high so I don't have to point my rifle up or down to get on the target.

 

[stinkyfeet]

Charcoal can be a fun target to, clay pigeons at 100 yards, feathers, straws, suckers, terrorist.

 

[catman]

That's the one I use, and find it the best. Aim at 6..

Here is my favorite
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf/files/Lg BR Diamond.pdf

A large black diamond with a white center.

And here are a bunch more free downloadable images.
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf.html


Prior to season (after sighting in) I like a plain brown surface of cardboard or a milk jug to force me to pick a spot. Targets are great for sighting but learning to pick a spot is a hunting tool as well.

 

[bpd303]

I find the best target is one I can punch out the xring with all shots touching... :bow:

 

[Zonie]

Here's a target that is not the "best".
It is good for people who like challenges though.
It is one of the NMLRA targets.

The offset bullseye plays tricks on your brain which from force of habit will want to aim for the center of the white bird.

The hole above the birds beak was compliments of the idiot on the next bench. He was spraying at his target and one of his shots hit mine.
The little white specs were also due to his shots that were hitting in the dirt and kicking it up. :shake:

 

[Carl Fowler III]

I thought for sure you wuz going for the crows eye on that shot! :shocked2:

 

[RedFeather]

I regularly shoot at washers hanging from a string and find I can put one through the center every time. Seriously, though, I had cataract surgery with correction for distance and suddenly could not see my sights. My eye doctor recommended low power readers. I shoot air rifle indoors and find that 1.0 works pretty well. Sharp front sight, good rear and fairly good target. Was told .75 is better. Might want to pick up a cheap pair and give them a try. Walmart has them in 1.0 for $6. I'm using paper plates, too.

 

[C Barker]

:thumbsup:

 

[AZbpBurner]

Once you're bored with punching paper, set out a plastic milk jug with a red dot sticker placed dead center.

I fill mine with water the nite before, then put them into the freezer.

It's endless fun to see what a roundball does to a gallon chunk of ice.