Using recycled material. I am making targets using silver tin 2 1/2 inch circles . My question is should I paint them black ? If so, gloss or flat ? I plan to center a 1/4 inch round yellow fluorescent dot on each circle. I think it would be fun to shoot five shot groups at 25 or 30 yards after dark when it warms up. I KNOW I HAVE WAY TO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS BUT IT SURE BEATS THE HELL OUT HONEY DO'S. REGRESSING, DO YOU THINK. I AM ONLY 74. PLUS MY SON,HIS WIFE AND MY TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS ARE COMMING HOME AFTER SPENDING THE LAST TEN YEARS IN THE COUNTRY OF GEORGIA. YAHOO !
MAKING TARGETS
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depending on the background of where you are going to be placing the targets, Black is usually difficult to see hits.
I would recommend a white or bright colored surface with a red/black target dot.
if you are placing then in a snowy background..than black makes sense
I would recommend a white or bright colored surface with a red/black target dot.
if you are placing then in a snowy background..than black makes sense
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Well, when two squirrels love each other very very much they will give each other a special hug. 30-45 days later a litter of targets will pop out and be ready to go very quickly. Unfortunately these are typically single use only targets so make sure to really take your time to make your shots count
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The best way to paint targets is flat white base, let dry. Florescent orange next, let dry.
Here is my range after a fresh paint job and new cans hung on para cord.
Bake a cake, it sounds like a homecoming! Congratulations!
Here is my range after a fresh paint job and new cans hung on para cord.
Bake a cake, it sounds like a homecoming! Congratulations!
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This is what I use @ 50 yards. With scope @ 24 power hits easily seen. Holes paper-punched in cardboard corners fit snugly over two long screws in backboard. Entire operation sits in front of woodpile. Figure any PCP that groups in circle is ready for action. WM
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I personally like florescent orange. Shows all my hits and bulls eyes. Use 1/4" thick material or greater.
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lol, i paint my gongs (saw blades) neon blue on the front and flat black on the back .. i's can see's um real good .. nobody else can .. more than one totally nuisance 'pest' has got the bell rung on them and wet themselves with no idea what the hell is going on lol .. it really sets off the neon if you zap it with some ole cheap white as a first coat ..
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Sometimes use this for making circles, dime-size rather than quarter-size, use inside of roll of electrical tape for quarter-size. WM
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Well,,just how thick r these dingers you plan on using? And what r u shooting them with ? A pcp? springer?
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Like the bottom of a coke can. I will be shooing them with a pcp rifle at about 850 fps with a stout back stop behind. Thanks for your interest. Bill
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