Steel targets for 1000 yards

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I used fire hose initially b/c I had some pieces for free. Unfortunately when I shot with less skilled people, it got chewed up and gave way pretty quick.

I also like to challenge myself with the small targets at longer range but got frustrated with the lack of feedback on missed shots, I found myself wasting ammo chasing things with wind or elevation problems rather than learning and improving. That's why I went so big with my long plate. I then made little cardboard cutouts so I can paint diff. sized targets on the large plate.

This allows me to have my goal of the small target, yet gives me the feedback I need to improve and learn from wind calling or truing my ballistics.

This is the one I use the most. I can just choose to paint the outer ring which is an 8" circle, or just the inside which is a 3" circle. I also have a 1" circle I can paint too.


This is on my 12" plate here.


Here's a screenshot from the video above, you can see I just use the thin outer ring, so I can see my shots inside better. I found impacts on the orange paint didn't provide enough contrast when viewing far away.

That painting template is a great idea, thanks for sharing. That thought never crossed my mind. I have a 24 inch gong made out of 1/4 inch AR500 that the maker, MOA Targets said would be fine for my Grendel or 260 Rem from 400 yards and out. He makes alot of nice steel and is local for me so I will be getting more from them. I have not done much longer range shooting, so I wanted a bigger target.