IPSC and IDPA paper targets
- Thread starter zephyr064
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So who pays to replace the plywood, if there is a fist size hole in the target then there is a fist size hole in the plywood backer, still sounds like a cardboard target on a regular stand would be more cost effective. Regardless, if you shoot enough rounds at a single target in one session to put a fist size hole in it why worry about saving $0.47 per target. Better yet make a steel target with the A zone missing and do away with targets and patches all together.
The club puts up new plywood when it's needed. For me replacing a paper target is quicker and easier than cardboard, I can carry more with me and only need a can of spray glue or staples to replace them (spray glue is better though). Cardboard targets take up a ton more room, weigh more and cost more. When I'm teaching I use paper as much as possible, it's also a time saver to avoid patching. I usually don't patch A's unless I'm working on very specific things. This allows me to burn out centers, and when I feel the need I slap up a new target. I use steel as well, but it's not as easy to setup or move around, again, weight and cost come into play. I can easily setup a mini stage with paper using my clubs existing stands and backers, or even go over to the container and grab some IPSC stands and use them with paper as well. if I could get cardboard for the same price I'd probably use them as they do stand up better in the rain. but it' not necessary.
Cardboard and paper targets will last longer if you don't tape the Down Zero or A Zone as the case may be, I only tape the -1 and -3 zones on an IDPA target. If I am hitting the Down Zero zone I don;t care where I hit it. Same is true of the A Zone on an IPSC target when I use that style.
Take Care
Bob
Take Care
Bob
I just drew up an approximation of the middle sections of an ipsc target using visio and print them at staples on 11x17 on the b&w photocopier. Think it was around 20 cents per page. Doesn't have the entire target, but more than good enuf for practice.
I have ordered paper IDPA targets from Target Barn and Brownells. The total cost with shipping has ended up being similar to cardboard targets in Canada (eg. from SFRC) not including shipping. Shipping costs would make the cardboard targets substantially more expensive.
As mentioned, paper targets have the advantage over cardboard in terms of weight and bulk if you have to store and carry them around. If you want something you can cheaply print off at home and stick to an appropriate backing, the 8-ring of a B-8 is the same size as the torso -0 zone.
As mentioned, paper targets have the advantage over cardboard in terms of weight and bulk if you have to store and carry them around. If you want something you can cheaply print off at home and stick to an appropriate backing, the 8-ring of a B-8 is the same size as the torso -0 zone.
I print it out on tan paper and use it to patch the center of my targets, so just have to patch and C's and D's. Normally I reuse my cardboard targets for 6-10 practice sessions, or until they get rained on
Or if I'm on the motorcycle, I'll just throw a bunch of these in the saddle bag. Send me a pm with your email address and I'll send you the pdf.
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I print it out on tan paper and use it to patch the center of my targets, so just have to patch and C's and D's. Normally I reuse my cardboard targets for 6-10 practice sessions, or until they get rained on
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That would be awesome if I used the classic IPSC, down in usa I use metric targets.
Anyone got one for the "humanoid" style targets
