Posted: 1/16/2013 11:08:38 AM EDT
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I want to purchase some steel targets to shoot around the farm.
If I set up targets at 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 200, and 500 yards, what size targets will be sufficient for all around shooting? What I mean is shooting a 5" steel target with a rimfire pistol at 15 yards is fun, but shooting a 5" steel target at 200 yards with an AR and Aimpoint is not. What size targets will work well for pistol, carbine, and precision rifle shooting at the mentioned distances? |
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I've found that 8" and 10" plates are fun for pistols from 10 to 25 yrds for most shooters. 5" plates can be frustrating for most shooters when trying for speed.
I have a 1/3 size popper that is self-resetting, it's my favorite target at 100 yards, I've never tried it from 200. here Paul Howe at CSAT uses 6" x19" hanging steel (USPSA A zone plus head) from 75 yards when working with barricades. It was tough but hittable. Gringop |
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I have been shooting this 9"X12" from 75 to 200 yards with my AR. I would like to get the 12"X16" for 200 to 400 yards. Of course you can always go larger, but keeping on the small side will help keep you from getting sloppy, and save some money. http://www.shootsteel.com/3-8-ar500-steel-target-9x12-static/ http://www.shootsteel.com/3-8-ar500-steel-target-12x16-static/ A few pics. I have worked out a better system to mount the plates, I used a bucket with cement pored around a 2/4. The 2/4 has a hole drilled and then ran the all thread through the plate, spring, and 2/4. this allows some movement which helps the steel ring a little more on those long range shots.    |