How far out are IPSC targets

Make sure to sight your gun in of the table so you know the gun is on, then standing up free style the rest is up to you.
 
The CLOSEST shot I ever had in IPSC was muzzle contact distance (the match directors got REALLY tired of replacing the entire target after each shooter on that stage), and the longest shot I ever had was about 75 yards, but the vast majority will be between 10-30 yards.
 
When I had adjustable sights, I had it zeroed in for about 16-17m - I figured with that, the gun shot close enough to 'pretty much on' for any distance from point blank to 25-30m, and then I'd check out how it behaved at extreme distances.

I have fixed sights now on the SP01, and it seems to shoot right on for anything up to 50m, so I'm good.
 
25 is good. Most metal plates are at less than that (say,..11-15) and those are A hits, so keep that in mind. Remember that the centre of the A zone of an IPSC target is not half way up the target.
 
Thanks for the input guys. One other thing, is stance an individual thing or does one stance suit IPSC better than the others. Would the modified isoceles be a consideration or should a beginner start with something else?
 
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Thanks for the input guys. One other thing, is stance an individual thing or does one stance suit IPSC better than the others. Would the modified isoceles be a consideration or should a beginner start with something else?
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That's a really big question.

Mechanically, the best stance for most people is one that is built to index off the body's center. You might call it modified isosceles, but that doesn't really tell you much and is in fact a bit of a misnomer. It is a centered stance which is neutralized for muscle tension/balance. But a great stance is useless without a correct grip, and if you don't know how to index from the upper body you will destroy your mount every time you move to a fresh target.

Confused now? It's not really something you can describe without a demo.
 
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does anyone have the link to Todd Jarrett video? That would be good information, I think it is on YouTube. Also check out Matt Burkett dvd's.
 
Confused now? It's not really something you can describe without a demo.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, maybe the Black Badge course will teach something on stance and grip.
 
Personally, I set everything up for 35 yards.

With regards to the BB Course, a good portion of the lecture is devoted to stance and grip :bangHead: because without an understanding of those principles it makes for a really long course.:bangHead:
Not to mention knowing what a sight picture is.
 
These videos show what RElliot was trying to explain. You should at least see how the pros does it. :)
Hope the Mods wont mind me posting this link, if this is not allowed please feel free to take it out: :)
Watch Rob & Todd's standing stance when they engage the targets

Copy & paste link and omit space between ww_w. (you guys know the drill :D :D )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48&NR
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h42LgOQERHU&mode=related&search=
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7UTL8nPk

edited to fix links. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO HOTLINK YOU KNOW!
 
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