Target size and distance

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dakotamar

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What target size and distance are you using when going to the range?

I shoot 22lr, 9mm and 45ACP and am using 8.5x11 printed targets. First day I started at 10m but was all over the place, backed it off to 5m then back to 7m. Second time out was a bit better, I guess over time I will be able to move it farther out.
 
I got a 1911 .45 as my first gun and my first day at the range i set up at 25m and barely hit the 16x16" bullseye targets we bought at Canadian Tire. Then I watched a video by Todd Jarrett on youtube and got an 18x24" enforcer target by red star target co. and placed that at 10m and did much better. I will keep shooting at that distance until I am much better at it.
 
All you need to start is a sheet of paper with an aiming mark on it. Say a 2 1/2 square. Begin close. Say 5m. Work on the basics of firing the perfect shot. One shot at a time. When every shot is in the square, move back and repeat. You have to master the ability to fire controlled shots that are on target. Once you have established the basics, you can start developing other skills.
 
Our indoor range at the RA

The range for firearms (handguns or rifles) is 20 yards.

I use my own printed targets (off the Internet, targetz.com, for example)
printed on regular sized paper (8.5*11 I believe). However shooting 10 minute
relays, I shoot 10 shots at three targets (10 each) and I sometimes fold the edges of each sheet so as to make them fit on the board. I end up shooting at three targets that are about 8.5 x 9-ish each.

The 10 meters distance is only for Air Pistols.
 
25 meters - 6" steel plates on a texas star with a 45 is lots of fun. Bowling pins at 60 meters is very fun and little more challenging as well.
 
Yep - I was told that I should start at 7y and until I can punch the centre out of a regular pistol target - that's where I need to stay. Then once I can do that move it back and repeat until I get to 20y.

Bowling pins are SO fun!!!
 
My shred of wizdom.

If you wear corrective lenses, try shooting without them. The front and rear sights need to be in focus. The target may be a bit blurred but you will find your shots are in place.

Discovered this after a dismal first season of HG shooting and not being able to hit the broad side of a barn @ 25m (min allowed at the range where I shoot):(
 
I use 5-1/2" square air rifle targets,and generally shoot at 25 yards.When I started shooting handgun,I had to start at 10 yards to keep my shots on the target.
 
And if you can't be at shorter distances... (like the RA) use larger targets to start.
Then when your groupings get tighter, use the 8x8 targets.

These shoot-and-see targets can help a lot. They aren't cheap but you'll waste less ammo learning
how to get on target.

http://ww w.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/1/Hunting/HuntingAccessories/PRD~0750111P/Visi-Color%252BSighting%252BTarget.jsp?locale=en
 
B-34's are available for sale at my club, they are 14x24 human silhouette targets, with scoring rings. I use those, and usually shoot at 5-10 yards. I'm currently able to hold almost all rounds within the 8 ring or better. Even though they cost, and I could get the hydro scoring ring targets for free, I still prefer them. I usually only use one target per session, so it's just a buck per visit. What with the cost of printer ink, that's cheaper than I found printed targets to be. Best bet there, would be to print one, then go to the copy shop, and get a bunch done up.
 
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