Jay63 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I paint the targets for our club matches. To make crisp straight lines I use Black Duct Tape. A friend is tasked with painting the targets for an upcoming area match. The MD does not want to use duct tape because it flexes to much. What tape do you guys use for Sectional and Area match targets. Thanks Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I think the best solution is to use a straight edge and paint a nice crisp edge. And don’t use cheap flat paint because pastels don’t stick as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Sarge, Do you think using a Sharpe against a straight edge then rolling on the black paint would work. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Rolling? Oh. What a mess. Sharpie might work. One of those really fat ones. If rolling the best, bad solution is probably black masking tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/Black-Masking-Tape-Projects-Painting/dp/B0744Q8HL6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1549405402&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=black+masking+tape&dpPl=1&dpID=41JGReI-sAL&ref=plSrch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sarge, I normally use spray paint. I also use 2" wide tape because of the over spray. The tape you directed me to is 1" wide. Because of that width I think rolling the paint although more labor intensive would leave a crisp looking target. That was my thought thinking about the sharpie and how thin the line would be. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matir Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Jay63 said: I paint the targets for our club matches. To make crisp straight lines I use Black Duct Tape. A friend is tasked with painting the targets for an upcoming area match. The MD does not want to use duct tape because it flexes to much. What tape do you guys use for Sectional and Area match targets. Thanks Jay Flexes too much in what way? I've never made targets, but it seems like it's going to stay where you put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Yes the duct tape does stay in place. The issue is that when it is hit by a bullet there is no clear defined hit zone because duct tape flexes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Duct tape works fine and hasn't been an issue in the matches that I've run. It's pretty easy to define the hit in the tape, even if it's on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 44 minutes ago, Prov1x said: Duct tape works fine and hasn't been an issue in the matches that I've run. It's pretty easy to define the hit in the tape, even if it's on the edge. Duct tape has always been the least preferred method. It does indeed stretch when hit. This makes calling edge hits less simple. Usually entails employing straight edge etc. it can be done though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I like to use a painters tape (something about 2" wide that can be pulled off targets without damaging them) and then pull the tape after painting so you end up with a clean line where the edge of the tape was. You can also buy the targets with the hardcover already on them (silk screened I think it is called). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 14 hours ago, Sarge said: Rolling? Oh. What a mess. ??? Never heard that before, sounds like technique. I did not help roll paint hardcover at the last level 2 where I saw it done but I asked the folks about it and the only feedback I got was that it was a heck of a lot faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I Just buy the same tape I use to paste targets in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, Sarge said: Duct tape has always been the least preferred method. It does indeed stretch when hit. This makes calling edge hits less simple. Usually entails employing straight edge etc. it can be done though It's never been an issue for us, so can't say what is preferred and what's not because that's all we have ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Gaffers tape works great for this. Can be tough to find though. https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Grade-Professional-Commercial-Largest/dp/B07DF82KZ6/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1549459782&sr=8-19&keywords=gaffers+tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 You can go to your local Target store’s arts and crafts section and find different sizes and colors of masking tapes. We buy black masking tape from our local Target store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta1759 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Nathanb said: I Just buy the same tape I use to paste targets in black. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay63 Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 I spoke to Shooters Connection about this. They indicated they are working with a supplier and may carry it soon. They are really supportive of the sport. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, Jay63 said: I spoke to Shooters Connection about this. They are really supportive of the sport. Jay Of course they do. They are Shooters Connection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22 shooter Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 5:26 PM, Sarge said: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Masking-Tape-Projects-Painting/dp/B0744Q8HL6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1549405402&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=black+masking+tape&dpPl=1&dpID=41JGReI-sAL&ref=plSrch This is what we use. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrado_kid Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 +1 for 2” black masking tape. That’s what we use for local matches and area matches. Never had an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I use a thin cardboard type material and tape the lines when I do make partials and it’s crisp enough to not have to use black tape, but lately we just buy partials. The last time I painted them we did use black tape to make the line nice and crisp though. No right answer, just do what works for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGGlock Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 All I’ve seen is black duct tape. But we tear it at 1”. Ive sign regular paint rolled on before, the target started to curve in, it was horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admcd Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Use a target to block off the area you want to shade in, use gaffers tape to make sure the line is straight and sharp. Works fine at our local matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tke37617 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Black masking tape is the best we have found to use. Provides a crisp edge. Bullets pass through just like the target with no stretching. Duct tape and electrical tape stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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