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My New 200 Yard Paper Target

JoeMartin

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I got to tinkering today and decided that to continue to spend money on A-21 200 yard full size and replacement center targets, I could just make my own here at home with my copier using the standard 8.5 x 11" paper. Also, trying to see hits in the black on the A-21 & A-21c is a challenge from 200 yards through the scope.

I gave this new target I made the required sizes for the (X Ring 2", 10 Ring 4", and 9 Ring 8"). For the X Ring I just used an orange magic marker so that I could see the bullet holes (if I get any rounds in there), and all in all I think this target will work out just fine for 200 yard Bench & Prone shooting.

When you think about it? Once we have zeroed for 200 yards, how many of us who practice 200 yard shooting stray out of the 8" 9 Ring? Sure the occassion flyer will happen, but usually we're all pretty much in the 9 Ring plus area with our shots 99% of the time. Can't wait to field test this target once the weather permits.
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Here's a look at the target;
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Re: My New 200 Yard Paper Target

Looks good, let us know how it works out. I need to get out more with my .22
 
Re: My New 200 Yard Paper Target

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JFComfort</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks good, let us know how it works out. I need to get out more with my .22 </div></div>

Thank you, and I will. I have this coming Wednesday off so I plan on testing the target then. Since posting this picture I have since added a black 1/8th inch thick by 1" aiming cross (+) in the middle of the X Ring. Thought this might give a better point of aim.
 
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Thanks. I ran 30 targets without the crosshair and 30 with it. Here's an opportunity for a good test at the range seeing which target gives a better view through the scope when aiming. Though I'm sure we'd all agree it will be the one with the crosshair.
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Re: My New 200 Yard Paper Target

Here's another target for the 200 yard 5" Round Disc and 5 x 7" gong we shoot in the monthly SH Comps. I even threw in a 2-11/16" x 4-3/4" - 250 yard soda can.
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Re: My New 200 Yard Paper Target

Bullet holes show up great in these 2" orange (which looks yellow to me) center on the target. It's a whole lot easier seeing your hit on white & orange/yellow over the black center targets. I like 'em!
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