50 yard target
- Thread starter Marlin989
- Start date
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Making your own targets is the way to go! Gives you the ability to makes something that works for you and whatever you want to do!
B
B
Yeah, I get that. I don't mind though, as the inner crosshairs on the scope (a 4x leupold) just about covers the cross at 50 yards. Which give me a solid point of aim.
If I were a better shooter though, I'd decrease the center circle size and get rid of the cross altogether.
Cheers,
Neil
Last edited:
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
I have built targets specifically for scopes in the past. Not sure what you used as I like to use AutoCAD for my stuff to keep everything perfectly precise.
Makes adjustments super simple you're sighting in a new optic or testing one out. I have an MOA scope to mount and test over the next couple of months so I did up a few targets to match as most of my personal optics are in MRad.
B
Before making comment I had to print one.
It would be a better 100 yard/metre target but for rimfire, the black ring would hide a shot.
At 200 meters we were using a black target, then switched to red and then to yellow. Even the red would occasionally hide a shot.
It would be a better 100 yard/metre target but for rimfire, the black ring would hide a shot.
At 200 meters we were using a black target, then switched to red and then to yellow. Even the red would occasionally hide a shot.
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Yes, I actually make 3 variations. Metric, Standard and MOA. (Basically 1" vs true MOA of 1.047") I make them any papersize and can customize crosshair thickness etc. It works out really well for scopes that have thicker or finer reticles. Basically if you have 1/4 MOA clicks the grid is 1/4 MOA its easy enough to produce now that I have a template.
B
- Location
- Nova Scotia
I like the less is more approach when comes to targets. Plus saves on printer ink when you don't have to print at what you won't use.
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Any chance you can measure that one ? I would like to recreate it with and need to know what the measurements are.
B
If you import it as 8.5x11 you should be on the right track in terms of scale.
I like a ~3/8" dot for 50y targets.
A few things to add here - If you're shooting with a higher mag scope, you can find 1/4" sticky-dots at Dollar stores, like x-hundred for $1.25. For general practice I use the 3/4" dots and put a " + " in them. Or just draw " + " on posterboard/cardboard. I also bought 65# cardstock at Staples at $17.29 / 150 pgs - 11.5c/page. Today I was at 'the range' and got caught by a sudden T-storm. I had to 'iron' a dozen targets I had left laying at the target stand. 
Too old for a hundred-yard dash in the rain.
Too old for a hundred-yard dash in the rain.
Handy that we can attach files to posts now... attached the PDF of the Yellow 200m target posted above.
I've whipped up several targets in CAD that I use regularly and just print on 65lb cardstock. 8.5x11 target is suitable for 50y and 100y sighting in. Also have others specifically for gathering data on groups. Print these at full size (not "fit to paper").
In my experience, shooting at sharp "points" is much easier than shooting at "dots".
I've whipped up several targets in CAD that I use regularly and just print on 65lb cardstock. 8.5x11 target is suitable for 50y and 100y sighting in. Also have others specifically for gathering data on groups. Print these at full size (not "fit to paper").
In my experience, shooting at sharp "points" is much easier than shooting at "dots".
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Very nice targets. I forgot we had the attachment option I should do the same. I will have to find my target hard drive now so I can attach some as well.
B
