putting on a good match, target presentation

[bigbrowndog]

Now how far do you set your steel targets for long range? I would let the target size, determine target

distance for you, as a good rule a 4 moa target is a good doable shot, provided of course that it can be

seen by using a good contrasting backer that is at least 3 times as large as the target and is placed

directly behind the target. So if your largest piece of rifle steel is a 10” circle, then 250yds.

should be your longest distance. A 4 moa target is not difficult from a bench or prone, even with iron

sights. But place the competitor in another position and you have taken them out of their comfort zone

and made the shot more challenging and you’ve done it without increasing the distance. Try it next

time you are at the range, an 8” target shot at twice from sitting, kneeling, and standing at 200 yds.

How many hits do you get, and in what time? Too often we here in the U.S. shoot our rifles from a

bench, prone or up close and fast with no regard for learning other positions. So subtlety forcing those

positions and using intermediate distances will challenge all but the highly practiced. Using the 4 moa

rule also keeps the distances reasonable and avoids having a carbine match become a precision rifle

match.

Other target types to follow,.............thanks