DIY shoot 'n see targets

Kimber Custom · May 29, 2013

A buddy posted this on FB and thought it was cool enough to share:

DIY shoot n see targets - YouTube

Same concept

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC89yFBYa4M

oknow · May 29, 2013

OLDNEWBIE · May 29, 2013

I'm gonna try that! Thanks.

Janes · May 30, 2013

I just got done making some targets. Don't use Duck EZstart tape because it is like spraying something that has grease on it. You just have to dust the paint on. On another target I used Scotch tape and it worked a lot better. I haven't tried them out yet.

PiratePast40 · May 30, 2013

I used yellow paper and the generic brand clear packaging tape that you put in the tape gun. I just made simple 8 1/2 x 11 targets. I've used white-out to make divisions on the targets and have also used pin striping tape. Either one works but they're not exactly great works of art. Make sure you don't stack these until they're fully dried and put some weight on the corners to keep them from rolling. I stapled mine to a large, unfolded cardboard box for painting and left them there for a few days while the paint cured.

The targets are fun for both rifle and pistol. You can re-use them by taping small scraps of yellow paper behind the hole and then fixing the front with a piece of tape and more spray paint.

have fun!

Janes · May 30, 2013

I went to Hobby Lobby and bought the paper. A 22 by 28 was only $1.99. I was able to get 6, 8 1/2 by 11 out of one sheet.

oknow · May 30, 2013

just wondering why not just use white paper on the backside?

Kimber Custom · May 30, 2013

I don't see why you couldn't. I suspect a neon of some sort is easier to see from a distance.

I wonder if a laminating pouch would be less expensive than tape. Faster at any rate.

Phrank · May 30, 2013

Kimber Custom said:
I don't see why you couldn't. I suspect a neon of some sort is easier to see from a distance.

I wonder if a laminating pouch would be less expensive than tape. Faster at any rate.

Or foils for overhead projectors. Probably pushing the cost at that point to just buying targets though.

OLDNEWBIE · May 30, 2013

What about using the tape gun rolls that are a shiny brown packaging tape? Not as much high contrast but skip the paint job.

PiratePast40 · May 30, 2013

OLDNEWBIE said:
What about using the tape gun rolls that are a shiny brown packaging tape? Not as much high contrast but skip the paint job.

The paint is what pops off the plastic tape on impact. That's what makes the colored paper visible. That's why you paint the clear tape .

jim97701 · May 30, 2013

OLDNEWBIE said:
What about using the tape gun rolls that are a shiny brown packaging tape? Not as much high contrast but skip the paint job.

It is the paint flaking off of the tape around the hole that lets the neon underneath show through thereby marking your hit, Im thinkin brown tape would just result in a hole and no contrast at all?

OLDNEWBIE · May 30, 2013

jim97701 said:
It is the paint flaking off of the tape around the hole that lets the neon underneath show through thereby marking your hit, Im thinkin brown tape would just result in a hole and no contrast at all?

Makes sense.

jim97701 · May 30, 2013

ARRRRRGH The Pirate was faster with the reply :dynamite:

Janes · Jun 2, 2013

Just got done trying out the targets that I made, they work great.

KalamaMark · Jul 13, 2013

I detailed how I did it and videotaped the shooting in progress in the link below.

We used these today at the range, and it sure was easier to see the .260 bullet holes at 300 yards!! Huge win if shooting .17! Saves a lot of walking and guessing!
Do it yourself Shoot and See Targets - YouTube

CAL30M1 · Jul 14, 2013

Making targets with this method worked great!

KalamaMark said:
I detailed how I did it and videotaped the shooting in progress in the link below.

We used these today at the range, and it sure was easier to see the .260 bullet holes at 300 yards!! Huge win if shooting .17! Saves a lot of walking and guessing!
Do it yourself Shoot and See Targets - YouTube