Homemade Shoot And See Targets

[Harrylee]

All I was trying do do here was to give everyone instant feedback of shooting. I don't use these all the time but if you get out of practice with you carry gun you will see what is happening and you can adjust or sighting in a new gun that's all I was doing with this. I still like shooting swinging steel targets and cans. With this ammo shortage we don't get to practice as much as we should. Last year I think I sent down range somewhere around 8000 rounds this year only a few hundred. We tend to get alittle rusty. This is a aid to help get back on track fast, Hey I'm only trying to help anyone and everyone with this. End of story

[MW surveyor]

Harrylee -
I think that what he was trying to pull off was sarcasm. Unfortunately this does not come over too well when written out. I for one am an old codger and I use shoot and see targets (or use a monocular to see how I'm doing using the range targets) at the range I shoot at. There is no walking down to see how you are doing. RO only down range.

Any way, thanks for the input on making these types of targets.

[Lentevan]

That's a good point, sarcasm is poorly conveyed over text. I applaud resourcefulness, one day soon I'll have to sit down with my son for big boy arts and crafts and make some do what you said exactly. less rounds means you need to make the few your sending downrange count. plus if we had indoor ranges I'm sure I would use these very often, but up in God's country we have gravel pits and fields of various varieties, which get used more often then the 2 dilapidated ranges that are local. my hats off to you.

[Buzzard45]

yeah, sarcasm is poorly conveyed especially on a forum where we`re all trying to help each other. I happen to like being able to see where i hit so i can hopefully do better next time. I also like to blast away at cans and bottles, and swingin` metal targets too, (just can`t afford that too much). Just ordered 500 rounds so ain`t much left right now for store bought shoot`n see.

[getsome]

I tried it this weekend but it didn't work so good, the tape wouldn't stick to my Mother in Laws sweater and kept falling off, D@mn it, it seemed like such a good idea....

[TheTman]

Harrylee, I think you did a dang inventive thing. I like the instant feedback you get from those type targets. I shoot indoors most the time since there are few outdoor ranges around, and it saves wear and tear on the motor and cable running your target back and forth. Specially when I have my big wheelguns out shooting at the 25 yard mark.

[RevRay]

Yada, yada, yada ... And don't get me started on them laser sights, neither. (End of rant.)

Oops!

[Buzzard45]

gorilla tape (getsome)

[Tilos]

This diy type target method is nothing new, but can cost more than the commercially made targets sold.
And I have found using contact paper/shelf paper (clear or colored) rather than 2" wide tape speeds up the process, but it's softer for a smaller "spatter" around the bullet hole.
That and the cheapest spray paint you can buy, usually at Lowes/Home Depot will take the cost down too.

[muggsy]

When I was young we used to have to walk 50 yards to go to the outhouse. I suppose you'd rather have that too Mugs.
I don't think they have laser's that fit on clubs and spears so you are safe.
LOL, we'll drag you kickin and screamin into the present day one of these days. I'd have a laser on all my semi's if I could afford it. I am not going to ruin the looks of my 686 or 629 Classic or my Dan Wesson with one though. I'm for anything that gives you an edge in a gun fight. Plus seeing a red dot dancing around on your chest just might make you decide you don't want to play anymore.

I have to admit that I am a little soft when it comes to the outhouse. Mine's air conditioned and the commode has a fur lined seat. Still, I'll squat and leave it in the woods if I have to, but it's not my preferred modus operandi. Ok, I'll let you have your shoot and see targets and laser sights. You won me over, smooth talker.

[Tilos]

Vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0U0el--TBY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcjuj1r5Wys

And this is the way Donnie D does it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj0-4uIZxAQ

search:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=diy+sho...=1-25&sp=-1&sk=

[muggsy]

Here is a good video, explaining one of the advantages of a laser sight: Lack of tunnel vision experienced when concentrating on the front sight.
Some are always going to say they are just a gadget, or the battery is going to run out at the wrong time. As for the batteries, I think they should be part of the routine battery changing many people do with their smoke detectors, when daylight savings time ends in the fall, and the nights start getting longer. And more people are out doing their Christmas shopping while it's dark out. And the criminals are breaking into cars to steal presents already bought.

http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/...er+eNewsletter

Geez Tman, didn't you see the smiley face at the end of my rant? I was only kidding. I say take every advantage possible in a gun fight. I'd use a heat seeking missile if I could.

[Harrylee]

Hey guys didn't think this was going to stir things up.Now that I read thru some of the replys I think some may think I came up with this idea, not so I learned this about a year ago just wanted to pass this on, oh before I forget (getsome) what you need to make it stick to sweaters is velcro:59:

[Bawanna]

Now days it doesn't take much to stir things up around here.

[Tilos]

I have an extended ignore list, so if my posts sometimes (most times) don't make sense, it may be because I have not read some of the other posts within the thread.
I'm not really sure what controversy is going on here but if it is about something I posted, I apologize.
I was just trying to further the discussion by adding other methods of making shoot and see targets...that's all

Edited to add:

Some don't consider that shooting, for others, may be completely different from their own experience.
Many don't have the luxuary to walk down to look at their target whenever they want, at a range with many other shooters, and a controlled firing line.
As a range officer controlling a fire line, I have often had to call people back after a cease fire, when they stand down range, analogizing there target after everyone else has returned to the firing line and want to start shooting again.
These shoot and see type targets are usually a short term solution, with most who become shooters, buying cheap binoculars to check their targets from the firing line.