Patrick Scott Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hello, Since I got Anderson's book on dry-fire I have been working on an outdoor range with full size wooden targets. I am looking for suggestions on how well I should define the scoring zones. FYI, I am just a beginner. Thank You Patrick Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Years ago I took some old plywood and cut 3 full size target from it. Then I took a piece of cardboard to my paint store and got matching brown paint and painted them. I cut the A zones out of a target and used this to trace the upper and lower A zone with a Black Sharpie. They came out great. At a couple yards you could not tell they were solid wood. I did't bother with C & D zone tracing. I'll try to post a pic of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 That is exactly what I plan on doing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Not to be a buzzkill but... why not use regular cardboard targets? They would be a lot easier and lighter to move around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I see where you are comming from, but I have space to set up a range that will alow me to just walk outside and get right into practice. I wont have to use any time for setting up, and with kids my practice time is limited. The wood(marine plywood) should last very well outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Just trace the A-Zone onto the targets. That is all you should be focusing on anyways. The C & D Zones are just insurance against misses. The A-Zone is your target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k543/fourtrax08/c56789b7.jpg Here is a pic of one of mine. The A zone outline is faded but easily fixed with a Sharpie. I thought it was nice to leave everything outside rain or shine. Yes, I had some expense in the outdoor paint, but to me, well worth it. I had the plywood laying around and it was not marine grade, so that saved me a little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks for the pic, looks good. I recently re-decked my boat, the old decking was not in as bad shape as I thought so pretty much my marine grade stuff was free. I hate being a pack rat, but sometimes it comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) This is a mistake post, I meant a different pic, oh well. Anyways, I screwed the sticks on permanent and I want to say 4'10" positioned at the bottom shoulder angle gets you the standard target height of 5' at the shoulders. Hope your project comes out great. Plus, that thing has been in the weather dang near 4 years!! You'd think I'd be a GM by now!!! Lol Edited May 4, 2011 by fourtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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