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Posted: 11/27/2018 12:22:02 PM EDT

I have used the below ATF silhouette targets in addition to other targets when running drills, etc. I have gone through 100 of them and need to buy some more so I thought I would see what others are using for their silhouette needs.
What are you guys using/recommending for paper silhouettes these days?

Posted: 11/27/2018 2:01:24 PM EDT

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I usually use the CSAT Target. More often than not I'll draw a 3" circle in the head and high center chest area of the target as well.

Posted: 11/27/2018 3:02:51 PM EDT

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I usually use the CSAT Target. More often than not I'll draw a 3" circle in the head and high center chest area of the target as well.

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I just watched the video by Paul Howe explaining this target. It sounds like a useful system. I also like the fact that you can use masking tape as pasters.

Posted: 11/28/2018 7:34:45 AM EDT

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I just watched the video by Paul Howe explaining this target. It sounds like a useful system. I also like the fact that you can use masking tape as pasters.

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Yeah, Paul's a pretty clever guy. I really like the CSAT target, it's versatile and very well thought out. I usually buy them 100 at a time.

Posted: 11/28/2018 7:57:25 AM EDT

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I use USPSA cardboard exclusively now, but I work like 5 minutes from LE Targets/Action Target so I don’t have to pay for shipping

Posted: 11/30/2018 11:41:10 AM EDT

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I use USPSA cardboard exclusively now, but I work like 5 minutes from LE Targets/Action Target so I don’t have to pay for shipping

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This. Order 100 and it will be about $90 shipped. I also grab them after matches.

Posted: 12/1/2018 4:47:29 PM EDT

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In addition to those mentioned already, I like the skeletargets.

Posted: 12/10/2018 11:22:19 AM EDT

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I have lots of cardboard laying around. Used a USPSA 80% steel target as my blank. Trace, razor blade (make a nice first one and keep as template so you dont have to screw with heavy steel any more).

I cut out a second template with a 6" hole to use with spray paint or marker to make a vital zone.

And then cheap as can find tan masking tape to cover the bullet holes.

Posted: 12/11/2018 2:42:26 PM EDT

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I have lots of cardboard laying around. Used a USPSA 80% steel target as my blank. Trace, razor blade (make a nice first one and keep as template so you dont have to screw with heavy steel any more).

I cut out a second template with a 6" hole to use with spray paint or marker to make a vital zone.

And then cheap as can find tan masking tape to cover the bullet holes.

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Great Idea. Only what will a steel target cost me?

Posted: 12/17/2018 9:09:14 AM EDT

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Great Idea. Only what will a steel target cost me?

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I have lots of cardboard laying around. Used a USPSA 80% steel target as my blank. Trace, razor blade (make a nice first one and keep as template so you dont have to screw with heavy steel any more).

I cut out a second template with a 6" hole to use with spray paint or marker to make a vital zone.

And then cheap as can find tan masking tape to cover the bullet holes.

Great Idea. Only what will a steel target cost me?

If you're so inclined you can just pull the dimensions of the original target and scale it then lay it out with a square and tape measure... then you don't need to buy anything. I had the steel target laying around and I'm lazy so just tracing it was easiest.

You should buy some steel anyway because shooting steel is fun.

Posted: 12/25/2018 2:23:26 PM EDT

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I have lots of cardboard laying around. Used a USPSA 80% steel target as my blank. Trace, razor blade (make a nice first one and keep as template so you dont have to screw with heavy steel any more).

I cut out a second template with a 6" hole to use with spray paint or marker to make a vital zone.

And then cheap as can find tan masking tape to cover the bullet holes.

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This. Went to the gun store, bought one cardboard target for $2. Then went to Walmart and their biggest card board box they sell costs about $2. I can cut 4 silhouettes out of it. I just keep my fancy store bought target as a template haha. Sometimes I am lucky and can snag a giant box out of the dumpster at work and it will make me 8-9 targets

Posted: 1/31/2019 11:29:01 AM EDT

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Since 2007 I use cardboard targets exclusively. I started with the RIPOSTE targets, the version we were using was discontinued, so I switched to IDPA and then finally settled on USPSA targets about 5 or six years ago. I like utilizing the white "no shoot" sides on top of another target creating hostage situations or other reduced target area scenarios. For those of you who make your own cardboard targets, don't forget to check appliance stores, they are a great source for large pieces of cardboard.

Posted: 2/14/2019 10:52:46 PM EDT

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A variety. Usually IDPA cardboard silhouettes but often times I'll check LE Targets clearance section and buy a few hundred of whatever is cheap provided they are useful. Sometimes you can find paper at less than $.20 each.

Posted: 2/14/2019 11:04:59 PM EDT

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Usmc threat targets and post-it notes.

Posted: 2/16/2019 11:29:33 AM EDT

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I like the VTac targets, but I'm poor. Mostly IDPA cardboard, target pasters. Sometimes I use spray glue and stick up a different training target printed on office printer paper. Midway, Lucky Gunner, amd T.Rex Arms put up printable targets on their website.

Posted: 2/17/2019 12:50:36 PM EDT

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A variety. Usually IDPA cardboard silhouettes but often times I'll check LE Targets clearance section and buy a few hundred of whatever is cheap provided they are useful. Sometimes you can find paper at less than $.20 each.

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I bought some nice targets off the LE targets clearance site for .20 apiece. Good price for large full color targets.

Posted: 2/20/2019 11:27:43 PM EDT

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VTACs

Posted: 5/2/2019 8:11:56 AM EDT

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Great Idea. Only what will a steel target cost me?

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Steel of a Deal

Posted: 7/26/2019 12:42:33 PM EDT

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A local instructor in my area (also travels all over the country) Jared Reston came up with his own targets for his training courses. Not only have I used them in his class, but also my personal training.

They work great and also are as affordable as others.

He also recently came up with the cadence target.

Reston Group Action Target

Posted: 8/31/2019 8:54:44 AM EDT

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Great Idea. Only what will a steel target cost me?

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@KTM300XCW
What steel target did you go with?

Posted: 8/31/2019 3:15:29 PM EDT

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@JLS81

Looks like they are no longer available. As I remember the price was really good. They are still in use with very little pitting.

Targets

Posted: 9/1/2019 10:20:38 AM EDT

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@JLS81

Looks like they are no longer available. As I remember the price was really good. They are still in use with very little pitting.

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@KTM300XCW
I hear you, still holding up quite well with some summer heavy hitters working that steel target.

Can still snag 'em here if in need.

Titan AR500 Silhouette Style

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