Best paper for printing targets?

[Sleeper192]

I have been using some of the printed targets on the forum and love them. Thanks guys for posting. 

What is the best paper type and weight to print targets where you have the cleanest holes in the paper?

I have been using just standard printer paper which more often than not tears upon impact.

Thanks

Sleeper192

 

[ctshooter]

I've been using 65lb and 80lb card stock paper from Amazon. More sturdy for cleaner holes.

You could also try backing the regular paper with a piece of cardboard. That would help with some of the tearing.

 

[rc4fun]

If you use waterproof ink i get good results when the paper is slightly damp. Found out when a light drizzle came past one morning. Not all paper is created equal. And it depends on what you plan to do with your target when you finish shooting it up.

 

[Guest]

Ditto on the dampish paper!

 

[srtmat]

https://www.pistoleer.com/shooting-targets/custom/


These guys carry some nice target paper for a decent price. I just get blank paper from them and print my own from the great collection here on AGN.

I then use spray glue to adhere them to a cardboard backer.

 

[Calbarry]

I use inkjet photo paper, the smooth side lets the pellets cut nice clean holes. I got a ream several years ago when people were printing their own pictures, not sure how hard it is to find nowadays. Walmart might have it or and office supply shop. Maybe Amazon.

 

[CyberDyneSystems]

As a photographer, I also have lots of high quality inkjet photo paper. Pricey, and I might not use it for targets normally, BUT I also do "bad" or test prints on it often enough. It turns out this photo paper is fantastic for showing clean holes. So I use bad prints, flipped over with bullseye stickers as my go to targets. I'd imagine it would be great for printed targets as well, but maybe not the most affordable option. Still less than buying targets. Shop the sales, and you can get it for very good prices.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have been using some of the printed targets on the forum and love them. Thanks guys for posting. 

What is the best paper type and weight to print targets where you have the cleanest holes in the paper?

I have been using just standard printer paper which more often than not tears upon impact.

Thanks

Sleeper192

Do you think it would help to cover printable targets printed on regular printer paper with packing tape? Like taping them to a piece of cardboard? I really can’t see them tearing too bad in this type of setup. Just a thought. 

 

[Sleeper192]

Thanks guys for all the great ideas. I look forward to trying several of them.

Sleeper192

 

[VETTNUT]

Works good for me.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Premium-White-Cardstock-8-5-x-11-110-lb-150-Sheets/100209400

 

[AMUARTNR]

Been using the Walmart cardstock for a couple of years. Works great.