Turret Tape for PRS

[DasherDialedIn]

I've noticed quite a few top pro shooters using white turret tape and was wondering if anyone knew what the deal is or know the inside baseball behind it. Anyone know specifically what they're using? Are they custom made or readily available from a known source?

The only thing close that I know of is from idts. Since these guys are based in Canada, I find it hard to believe so many shooters are sourcing from them.

 

[260284]

Custom Turret Systems | Affordable Custom Turret Labels

I have this on my Minox 5-25.

 

[Curahee19]

https://idts-dryfire.com/product/ballistic-tape/

These are ready to go

 

[260284]

 

[KnowNothing256]

I've noticed quite a few top pro shooters using white turret tape and was wondering if anyone knew what the deal is or know the inside baseball behind it. Anyone know specifically what they're using? Are they custom made or readily available from a known source?

The only thing close that I know of is from idts. Since these guys are based in Canada, I find it hard to believe so many shooters are sourcing from them.

Looks to me like you answered your own question. As for your lack of belief, have faith my son.

 

[Taylorbok]

That is cool.
I know a ton of guys run that IDTS so I'd bet they get the tape from them also

 

[DeadFox]

It’s a cinch to make with pdf software. Print on adhesive labels and wrap with packing tape. Morgun King has a podcast describing the how to.

 

[NiteQwill]

IDTS is easy button. You get a couple with a single order. Cheap and fast shipping from Quebec.

 

[DasherDialedIn]

Right on, thanks guys. My IDTS order came through and it does indeed rock. Ready to dial and smile

 

[Sniperwell952]

Kenton Industries just came out with a PRS kit. Apparently, it's not supposed to move on you once installed on factory turret.

 

[Taylorbok]

Kenton Industries just came out with a PRS kit. Apparently, it's not supposed to move on you once installed on factory turret.

I've never heard of people having issues with them moving but I also don't talk to many people that run them

 

[KnowNothing256]

Mine has never moved

 

[Secant]

My IDTS have never moved either. And you get more of them for cheaper from IDTS compared to Kenton. And font appears to be more bold on the IDTS.

Also, WTF . I'll try not to bend this brittle tape on my round turret.

 

[KnowNothing256]

$40? Pass

 

[sgtsmmiii]

Custom Turret Systems | Affordable Custom Turret Labels

I have this on my Minox 5-25.

Same guy I get them from for my prairie dog rifles. Really good and quick delivery.

 

[carbonbased]

Going to give the IDTS tape a go…it’s seems now you get three tapes per order (up from two).

 

[NiteQwill]

Going to give the IDTS tape a go…it’s seems now you get three tapes per order (up from two).

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It's been 3 for awhile. I bought my first set 2 years ago, came with 3 (I was an idiot and bought 3 orders, ended up with 9 - just gave them away to friends )

 

[Rob01]

Going to give the IDTS tape a go…it’s seems now you get three tapes per order (up from two).

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You’ll like them. They work great. I got them for my Razors and my Strike Eagles. I got the double number version for my Razor on my .22 as I will be spinning the turret up there more. Single for the centerfire like my .308 below.

Double on .22

 

[carbonbased]

What brand and mine thickness wet erase markers do you guys like to use with the idts tape?

I’m looking at the Staedtler Lumograph markers, and they come in a bunch of line widths.

Here’s the really thin ones they call Fine, similar to Sharpie Ultra Fine:

Amazon.com

Not sure if that’s too fine. They make a 1.0mm version, which I think is called medium. Anyway…

 

[Rob01]

I bought some cheap multi color expos at Walmart. Nothing fancy needed to make some marks.

 

[carbonbased]

I bought some cheap multi color expos at Walmart. Nothing fancy needed to make some marks.

Regardless of brand, do you like the thicker markers or the more “Sharpie Ultra Fine” thickness?

And do the Expo ones hold up fine and don’t wipe off? (until you want them to)

 

[Rob01]

No idea what thickness it is as it doesn’t say on it but here is a pic of a line next to a penny for reference.

 

[carbonbased]

No idea what thickness it is as it doesn’t say on it but here is a pic of a line next to a penny for reference.

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Thanks man!

 

[NiteQwill]

Regardless of brand, do you like the thicker markers or the more “Sharpie Ultra Fine” thickness?

And do the Expo ones hold up fine and don’t wipe off? (until you want them to)

The cheap Walmart or Amazon work fine. I've been using them in rain, dust, snow, etc.

Since the purpose is speed, it doesn't matter how fine the market is.

 

[KnowNothing256]

Regardless of brand, do you like the thicker markers or the more “Sharpie Ultra Fine” thickness?

And do the Expo ones hold up fine and don’t wipe off? (until you want them to)

They absolutely wipe off if you get them wet (sweat or precip). They also will wipe off if you get rimfire ammo lube on the tape, so be aware of that also.

But yeah I use the same as @Rob01, if the tip gets mushy I toss it and use a fresh one. They’re fine enough for my 15-mil turret.

 

[RubiconJoey]

The cheap Walmart or Amazon work fine. I've been using them in rain, dust, snow, etc.

Since the purpose is speed, it doesn't matter how fine the market is.

I picked up some cheapos from Walmart and found them to be too wide. On my strike eagle, unless I marked the turret perfectly the line would touch the tenth on either side. Usually it's wasn't enough that I couldn't tell which hash mark I had marked. However, it's enough that it causes me to pause and make sure I dialed correctly. The pause was enough to negate most of the time savings.

So I would say that how fine the marker is does matter. Ideally it's fine enough that there's no question about which hash mark, but no so fine that it's hard to see. Odviously this the larger the turret/more space between hash marks, the more forgiving the width of marker is.

 

[NiteQwill]

I picked up some cheapos from Walmart and found them to be too wide. On my strike eagle, unless I marked the turret perfectly the line would touch the tenth on either side. Usually it's wasn't enough that I couldn't tell which hash mark I had marked. However, it's enough that it causes me to pause and make sure I dialed correctly. The pause was enough to negate most of the time savings.

So I would say that how fine the marker is does matter. Ideally it's fine enough that there's no question about which hash mark, but no so fine that it's hard to see. Odviously this the larger the turret/more space between hash marks, the more forgiving the width of marker is.

I don't know. I run 15 mil Tangent turrets and I don't have issues. At the end of the day, your ability to speed dial the next target comes down to experience and efficiency during a stage. IMHO, while the turret tape can be helpful, it isn't end all be all. Similar to timers, levels, etc. They are all tools in the bag. I simply wouldn't rely on markers to know your dope. Personally, unless it's some 12 round troop stage, I memorize 99% of my dope before I begin a stage. The turret tape is simply a reminder.

My first major 2 day match of the year I ran a completely new rifle without any of the above since I built it the night before. Still managed 100%.