Posted: 4/13/2014 1:04:30 PM EDT
| I am in the market for targets, I have a few of these left and should be o for the next range trip. I am thinking about IIDPA targets. are they worth it or should I just look for cheap paper targets instead of cardboard ones. |
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It depends on what is needed where you shoot. I use IDPA cardboard targets because I have a lot targets and stands for them but they are just the cardboard to hold my homemade targets. I print out stuff from pistol-training.com and have a roll of construction paper that I can use stencils to make FBI bottles, 8" circles, etc. IDPA and USPSA targets are 18" wide.
If you already have large target backers at your range, you can buy the bigger 24x36 targets available from LETargets.com. Something with numbered circles and triangles along each side is more versatile than just a silhouette. Photo-realistic targets are worth the money, you can lightly trace the correct target zones on them so you can't see the lines, then check your hits while taping. Clear scotch tape works best for taping hits on those targets. Gringop |
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You had mentioned that you were training your wife to shoot. I'm assuming pistol.
Targets that I'd suggest are: 3" dots for basic fundamental work from 3, 5 and 7 yds. 6" dots for application of the fundamentals at an increased rate of speed. These would support drills such as presenting from a high ready, controlled pairs, etc... For the above you can use paper plates in the right size or make a stencil and use spray paint for the 3" dots. As she advances in skill: IDPA cardboard for draws, mag changes, multiple round drills (failure drills, etc..), multiple targets, etc... Anatomy targets for understanding of proper shot placement. You can use a standard cartoons and draw in the "kill zones" with a pen for analysis after a string. 3D targets for an understanding of oblique angle kill shots and what "center mass" of the available target looks like from odd angles. Cartoons for situational awareness, target ID, etc... Shapes and colors for situational awareness drills. Steel. I avoid steel with beginners as folks tend to get sloppy on it but it does have its uses such as immediate feedback. It's also fun. Remember to eventually work in a timer so you have good baseline data that you can use to analyze her and increase her efficiencies in effectively bringing the weapon to bear. Souces that I use are Target Barn , Alco and a few others. For steel I buy rifle rated MGM or Action Target. The AT "evil roy" is a favorite of mine as it's cheap, solid and has replaceable heads. |
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I've been reading a lot on everyone's preference to train and what targets everyone uses.
I've saved most shipping boxes at work to cut out my own targets. Some boxes have a sturdy heavy white paper in them, heavier than your typical posters or targets. Now, I've come across some targets at LE Targets that have three shapes: circle, square, and triangle, with corresponding numbers in them or its designated color called Command Training Shapes & Colors (DT-4A). I use my SIRT AR-Bolt to dry fire. At first it was exciting and it got boring quick. Now with this target, I've decided to incorporate this to my dry-fire exercises, by: --- with an ipod shuffle, I recorded the various shapes and numbers. --- I play the various voice recording and hit "shuffle" and "play" --- whatever shape or number is announced in my ipod earphone, I shot those. it keeps my attention span longer than regular dry-fire. I plan on expanding this, by adding additional voice recording as standing, kneeling, prone, target left or target right (when using a barrier)....since it's on the shuffle, if the instructions for some reason says, "standing...prone" or "target left--prone-kneeling"...then of course that would indicate as a "no-shoot" command...this way I'm not trigger happy. If the combo is "target left--prone-kneeling" then gives a number or shape, then I'll assume a kneeling-said target, or "target left--prone-triangle" then that would be shoot from left of barrier in prone position target triangle. or even give command to reload to simulate a jam (no racking here since charging handle is remove when using the AR Bolt) hope it make sense. this is not new. Travis Haley has this in his DVD, except, I took that idea and just added to my dry-fire exercise. if anyone has further way to enhance this exercise or have targets best for this exercise, I'd like to hear about it. also, if anyone knows the cheapest shipping for VTAC Double Sided Targets, I'd greatly appreciate it. |