RepackboxReloading EverythingWidenersTitan Reloading
MidSouth Shooters SupplyRotoMetals2Lee PrecisionInline Fabrication
Load Data
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 38

Thread: Targets, diy splatter & download sites

  1. #1
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911

    Targets, diy splatter & download sites

    TARGETS FROM YOUR PRINTER

    FREE DOWNLOAD SITES
    http://www.6mmbr.com/targets.html
    http://www.accurateshooter.com/shooting-skills/targets/
    http://www.airgunsmith.com/target/free_targets.htm (5 pges, click pages on bottom portion of screen)
    http://www.ammoman.com/targets/targets1.htm
    https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=9833.0
    http://www.arma-dynamics.com/printable-targets.html
    http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Know...oads+free.html
    http://www.beartoothbullets.com/misc/targets.htm
    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...cw=1519&ch=735
    http://bisonballistics.com/downloads
    http://blog.gunlink.info/2012/03/04/...ction-targets/
    http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/ (they have the US Military M16 sight target)
    http://competitions.nra.org/news-and...-programs.aspx Scale drawings of metal silhouette targets are available in PDF format
    http://www.craigscustomrifles.com/downloads.html
    http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B0-E...ODNmNzQ5&hl=en
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B52...5tR0FTYVE/view
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B52...dQd2dVRlU/view
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B52...lVbFFmSXM/view
    http://www.egpworld.com/varmints/targets.htm
    https://www.freedommunitions.com/inf...dable-targets/
    http://www.fruitportcc.com/Resources
    http://www.glockfaq.com/targets.htm
    http://gunloads.com/content.php?
    http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm....ow-target.html
    http://www.gun-shots.net/free-printable-targets.shtml (supposedly a link to all targets on the web)
    http://www.hwsportsman.net/CompTargets.html
    http://www.larue.com/downloads TARGETS, WALPAPERS,SCREEN SAVERS
    http://lewand.tripod.com/turkeytargets.html
    https://livefiredrillcards.com/downloads/
    http://lousgunwork.com/Free-Printable-Targets.html
    http://www.luckygunner.com/free-targets
    http://www.lyndenhuggins.com/hunting...ts/targets.htm
    http://www.magtechammunition.com/mediafun/targets
    http://www.makarov.com/funstuff.html
    http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/ Click on pistol or rifle and select desired target
    http://www.mcw-tech.com/TargetExpress/
    http://m.o.a.ammo.tripod.com/free_targets.htm
    http://www.mytargets.com/
    https://www.nssf.org/shooting/targets/
    http://www.persecusa.com/html/free/f...ff-targets.htm
    http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/files/d/...ied%20A-32.pdf
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/354799...59939/?lp=true
    http://www.printfreetargets.com/target-categorys.html
    http://printtargets.net/ DESIGN YOUR OWN TARGET
    http://www.recoilweb.com/gallery/targets/
    http://www.shootingtimes.com/uncategorized/targets/
    http://www.southpondcottages.com/metaleer/10Joe-.pdf
    http://www.sunnyvalegunclub.com/activit ... te#Targets
    http://www.targets.ws/
    http://www.targetz.com/
    http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targets.htm
    https://trex-arms.com/training-aids/
    http://www.tuffsteel.com/Targetspg2.html
    http://ustacticalsupply.com/downloadabletargets.aspx
    http://www.varminthunters.com/targets/
    http://www.varmintal.com/atarg.htm
    http://www.waterproof-paper.com/targets/
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111011...h.com/pdf.html
    http://www.winchester.com/library/ta...s/Targets.aspx
    http://wisconsinvarminters.com/targets.html


    hillary-clinton-shooting-target http://betterlivingthroughbeowulf.co...ooting-target/

    http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu24.htm Homemade Target Stand


    PAY SITES
    http://www.americantargetcompany.com/
    http://www.mcw-tech.com/TargetExpress/ (a downloadable target generator - 14 day trial period)
    http://www.pistoleer.com/targets/
    http://www.waterproof-paper.com/targets/



    If you know a site that's not listed please PM me with it and I will add it
    Last edited by Grmps; 03-28-2018 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Add more

  2. #2
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    DIY shot and see targets,
    1) Cover paper with shelf liner or clear tape;
    2) Spray paint either use up old cans or <$ Paint @ HD, Wally world or ?.
    3) Allow paint to completely dry, cut to the desired size, embellish.

    [NOTE] I don't recommend LOWES 99 cent paint it doesn't dry as well as the others.
    Lowes

    Other


    I prefer paint colors other than black, (I lose my sites in a black target)
    Matte finish is easier to see.

    I believe you can tape the holes and pint over the tape to use the target again.

    9¼” x 11” targets
    I like to use a black felt marker, draw a cross the use a compass to draw circles 1 inch apart

    7”x7” targets you can make a template and spray a cross on it or use a marker

    7” plates I use a compass to draw circles 1 inch apart and put a smiley face sticker in the middle

    Tool Bench Clear Packaging Tape, 45-yd. Rolls dollar tree $1
    22x28 poster board 69 cents dollar tree
    Con-Tact Quick Cover Clear Self-Adhesive Shelf Liners, 18x54" dollar tree $1
    20pcs. 7” plates (1 package of 20) Dollar Tree =$1
    ¾” 108pcs. gold/red foil smiley face stickers Dollar Tree $1
    1 can spray paint Lowes, HD, Wally-world $1


    7” plates
    $2.00 40 plates (two packages of 20) 2x$1 =$2 Dollar Tree
    $1.00 1 can spray paint $1 Lowes, HD, Wally world
    $ .80 1/5 roll packing tape Lowes $4/5 = $.8
    $3.80
    $ .20 marker
    $4.00 /40 =$ .10 per plate


    4 x $ .69 Poster Boards, 22x28" = $2.76
    3 x $1.00 Shelf Liners, 18x54" = $3.00
    2 x $1.00 Spray paint (8 sq ft per can) = $2
    = $7.76 for 4 22x28 sheets

    7”x7” targets
    $7.76 / 48 = $ .16 ea

    9¼” x 11” targets
    $7.76 / 24 = $ .32 ea

    Step 1, cover the paper with clear adhesive plastic or tape









    Step 2 Paint and allow to dry










    Step 3 cut to desired size/shape
    Last edited by Grmps; 09-24-2017 at 03:30 PM.

  3. #3
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    Step 4 Embellish as desired
    The quickest and easiest is to just a highly visible sticker in the middle.

















    Last edited by Grmps; 09-24-2017 at 03:29 PM.

  4. #4
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911




    Step 4 put holes in your hard work

    Last edited by Grmps; 09-20-2017 at 03:41 PM.

  5. #5
    Boolit Master Any Cal.'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Posts
    580
    Thats really neat. The hits show up really well.

  6. #6
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    I finally got a chance to shoot some more:
    these were shot with 44 mag and 9x18 Mak

    The Plates with tape on them worked well





    These holographic Sheets from Dollar tree, 20 sheets for $1 work great without any tape or plastic,
    Just 1 coat of 99cent paint from home depot and presto. Only downside is they are thin sheets



    Now to use what you have on hand, I taped flatted 12 pack soda boxes, painted and embellished them
    and I'm very happy with the results. 2 target per box


    Staedtler Geometry Compass (550 65 A6) $5.49
    https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Geo...%3A+56635-1001



    Last edited by Grmps; 11-20-2018 at 08:38 PM.

  7. #7
    Boolit Grand Master



    M-Tecs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Minnesota
    Posts
    9,452
    Thanks for the links and the ideas.

  8. #8
    Boolit Master
    JBinMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Goodhue County, SE Minnesota
    Posts
    3,080
    Nice tutorial!


    I have been doing this a short time myself. center stickers included, but we use just the ones for yard/garage sale price stickers. I think I saw where you posted about making them in the "What did I do in the Reloading Room today" topic. Glad ya took the time to show it in pics for folks. I really like the shelf liner idea, & the holograph looking sheets. Gonna try that sometime if I rememeber to pick some up.


    I really like the idea.


    We just used to use plain reg. paper plates & then those little "cake" plates you mention, plus cereal & beer/soda pop boxes before & use a wide black or red permanent"magic" marker to make the bullseye & rings. Gonna have to try to find one of those white or silver ones like what it appears you have, to try that myself. Likely gonna use old lids for the rings though, until I can find a compass around here.


    Great project to do with my grandboys too. They are starting to learn firearm safety & marksmanship here at our place with bb-guns. At 7 & 8 they are already pretty good shots, but the 7 yr old shines... They really like it when they can easily see where they are hitting & do not have to walk up to paper targets to do so. The storebought "spinners" are fun too, but they like to make the homemade"See-'em" targets too.

    Thanks again for taking the time!
    2nd Amend./U.S. Const. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    ~~ WWG1WGA ~~

    Restore the Republic!!!

    For the Fudds > "Those who appease a tiger, do so in the hope that the tiger will eat them last." -Winston Churchill.

    President Reagan tells it like it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MwPgPK7WQ

    Phil Robertson explains the Wall: https://youtu.be/f9d1Wof7S4o

  9. #9
    Boolit Master
    JBinMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Goodhue County, SE Minnesota
    Posts
    3,080
    BTW, This should be a "Sticky", IMO.
    2nd Amend./U.S. Const. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    ~~ WWG1WGA ~~

    Restore the Republic!!!

    For the Fudds > "Those who appease a tiger, do so in the hope that the tiger will eat them last." -Winston Churchill.

    President Reagan tells it like it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MwPgPK7WQ

    Phil Robertson explains the Wall: https://youtu.be/f9d1Wof7S4o

  10. #10
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    I've tried clear coat, I just need to find the plates I sprayed
    once you get your system down the tape goes pretty quick.
    When I find the one I sprayed with clear I will post them

    Made up a batch with 2 types of sprayed clear coat I had lying around
    will post results when my back and weather cooperate and I can go put holes n them.





    Last edited by Grmps; 10-12-2017 at 03:11 PM.

  11. #11
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    This is one I made in Excel, I can change the data and print out what I want.

    Grid smile face target.zip

    Last edited by Grmps; 10-12-2017 at 08:40 PM.

  12. #12
    Boolit Master
    JBinMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Goodhue County, SE Minnesota
    Posts
    3,080
    Another Thanks for posting!


    I have no clue on Excel. Can't help out there.
    2nd Amend./U.S. Const. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    ~~ WWG1WGA ~~

    Restore the Republic!!!

    For the Fudds > "Those who appease a tiger, do so in the hope that the tiger will eat them last." -Winston Churchill.

    President Reagan tells it like it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MwPgPK7WQ

    Phil Robertson explains the Wall: https://youtu.be/f9d1Wof7S4o

  13. #13
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    9 printable targets,

    Print Full Size on 8.5x11" Paper

    Page 2 - 1/3 Size IPSC Competition Target
    Perfect for printing out and taping on your walls for dry-fire practice. 1/3 Size to mimic
    farther distances.

    Page 3 - 1/4 Size IPSC Competition Target
    Smaller-sized IPSC torso target to simulate even farther distances. Page 3

    Page 4 - Dot Torture Test
    The best training you can get in 50 rounds. Start at 3 yards and keep all the shots in the
    circle targets. If your range doesn't allow draws, start with your pistol on the table or at low
    ready.

    Page 5 - Bill Drill
    Start at 7 yards and shoot 6 shots as fast as you can into the 6x11 target. This drill is meant
    to work on speed without sacrificing accuracy. Move the target back to make it more difficult.

    Page 6 - Walk Back Drill
    Place at 3 yards and shoot 5 rounds at each target. This simulates 3x5 cards placed at 3
    yards, 5 yards, and 7 yards. Work on accuracy instead of brute speed.

    Page 7 - 5x5 Drill
    5 shots, 5 inches, 5 yards, 5 seconds, and do 5 times. Perfect score is 25/25.

    Page 8 - Red Dot 25 Yard Zero
    Simulates a 50 yard zero but taken at 25 yards to make it easier for 1x optics such as red
    dots. Line up with the colored bullseye so that the bullet impacts the gray bullseye.
    Calibrated for M193 5.56 cartridge dropoff.

    Page 9-10 - 100 Yard Rifle Targets
    Two versions for both MRAD and MOA scopes to help you zero your sights.


    https://www.pewpewtactical.com/wp-co...maxtvkn62bqywx

  14. #14
    Boolit Master
    JBinMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Goodhue County, SE Minnesota
    Posts
    3,080
    Thanks for sharing the link to the PDF file & targets there! Looks like some good drills too!
    2nd Amend./U.S. Const. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    ~~ WWG1WGA ~~

    Restore the Republic!!!

    For the Fudds > "Those who appease a tiger, do so in the hope that the tiger will eat them last." -Winston Churchill.

    President Reagan tells it like it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MwPgPK7WQ

    Phil Robertson explains the Wall: https://youtu.be/f9d1Wof7S4o

  15. #15
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    Made up a batch with 2 types of sprayed clear coat I had lying around.
    Results show not worth effective.



    Tape and shelf liner - good results. results can vary by paint type and how heavy you apply it


    White target bigger holes - 45 acp smaller holes 9x18 MAK


  16. #16
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    Go to:

    http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/

    Click on pistol or rifle and select desired target

  17. #17
    Boolit Master

    jeepyj's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Maine, Just north of Bangor
    Posts
    1,209
    Thank you for all the work you've done to put this thread together. I also think it should be a sticky. I gave it a 5 star.
    Sometimes it takes a second box of boolits to clear my head.
    Feed back thread http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...?261449-jeepyj

  18. #18
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Posts
    2,911
    http://www.makarov.com/funstuff.html
    Copy of S_anatarget (1)-- Grid Sight-In Target - 1" graduations make sight-in quick and easy.
    Copy of S_GridTarget.-- Analysis target - target is sectioned into zones to analyze typical shooting grip and release problems. Of course, if you're grouping well, your sights could be off.
    Copy of S_anatarget.-- Analysis target for southpaws - left-handed version of the above target.
    Copy of pistoltarget.-- Pistol target - standard pistol target, similar to NRA B2.
    Copy of idpamini.-- IDPA target - Mini version of the defensive pistol popper targets. Try Mozambiquing this little guy.

  19. #19
    Boolit Master
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    The 13th colony
    Posts
    596
    I guess I am a little dense, but I am having problems following those instructions, seem to be several different ones ran together. Tell me if I am getting this straight:

    You choose a backing paper the color you like, then coat it with some sort of sticky paper or tape, then spray paint a color other than the backing?

    Do you have to use sticky paper/tape over the backing or could you just glue a different color sheet on top and omit the paint?

    Thanks,

    Rosewood
    Evangelical, deplorable redneck and proud of it.

  20. #20
    Boolit Master
    JBinMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Goodhue County, SE Minnesota
    Posts
    3,080
    Quote Originally Posted by rosewood View Post
    I guess I am a little dense, but I am having problems following those instructions, seem to be several different ones ran together. Tell me if I am getting this straight:

    You choose a backing paper the color you like, then coat it with some sort of sticky paper or tape, then spray paint a color other than the backing?

    Do you have to use sticky paper/tape over the backing or could you just glue a different color sheet on top and omit the paint?

    Thanks,

    Rosewood
    Yes! to the bolded question. That is how it is done.


    The OP, Grmps, is currently, "unavailable" to comment, so I will give it a try as I have been using these for some time now.

    You have to use the "sticky" layer( I use tape currently)& not another piece of poster board because it is the impact of the projectile that "tears" the painted tape when it makes a hole & the paint flakes off around the hole to show the background colored poster board to see the impact point.

    Using just another layer of poster board would likely only show you the hole in the front poster board, and perhaps just a bit of the back one, since there is no paint to flake & you would be basically just punching holes in a thicker" target. That paint layer is held on to the "sticky" tape/sheet, but does not adhere to it like it would if you painted the porous paper, so it readily "flakes" around the point of impact showing the backing poster board color thru the now "cleared of paint" tape in a generally circular shape unless you have a tumbling projectile.

    Examples from a couple posts back on the results:
    https://i.imgur.com/iUnQ9ii.jpg

    Left side in this one is a very good example of what is happening as well:
    https://i.imgur.com/ueRtKkd.jpg

    I hope that answers your question(s).


    Of course, you can certainly try out using two different colored sheets, but I am pretty sure you will want to use the colored sheet, sticky tape/sheet & paint layer method. It really does work well, IMO.

    G'Luck!
    2nd Amend./U.S. Const. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    ~~ WWG1WGA ~~

    Restore the Republic!!!

    For the Fudds > "Those who appease a tiger, do so in the hope that the tiger will eat them last." -Winston Churchill.

    President Reagan tells it like it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MwPgPK7WQ

    Phil Robertson explains the Wall: https://youtu.be/f9d1Wof7S4o

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check