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Hello everyone,
I have had several people ask if I would share my Pellet Test Target design, so I have converted the AutoCad drawing into a pdf file that can be downloaded and printed out on 8-1/2x11 paper. This pdf file should print out to full scale as created, but it is not completely necessary. The center Bulls Eye is 1-inch and each outer ring is increased by 1-inch. I have added a “1-inch scale” on the left middle side to verify for any printout, the Scale is 1/4", 1/2" and 1".
I designed this to be quick and simple to “test” and “compare” new pellets against a Base ( proven ) pellet in any rifle. For an example I just used this for my new FX Crown and tested 14 different pellets. The JSB Exact Monster 13.43gr turned out to be the best ( so far ) so now I am using it as the “Base Pellet”.
Now when I want to test any new pellet for this rifle, I shoot 5-shots at the Number One ( #1 ) Bulls Eye using the Base Pellet to set the standard for the other pellets to meet. My rifle and scope are zeroed for the Base Pellet.
Example how I compare new pellets: ( see attached photo )
1) Shoot 5-shots using the Base Pellet at #1 Bulls Eye / all 5 shots are inside the Bulls Eye so the score would be 5 x 2 equals 10, this sets the standard.
2) Next shoot 5-shots with the next Test Pellets at the other four Bulls Eye. On #4, you have 4-shots within the Bulls eye (4x2=8), and 1-shots in the Second Ring (1x-1= -1). The score for that pellet would be +8 -1 = +7. I also take into consideration the location of each hit outside of the Bulls Eye. If all outside hits are real close together and close to the Bulls Eye hits, that would be good and I would consider that pellet could be “tuned” to a “1-Hole” pellet. On the other hand if all the hits are all over the Circles, I would consider that to be bad.
This paper target has four Sighter Dots for any practice shots if needed.
Be safe and have a great day,
ThomasT
View attachment Pellet Test Target IIIA.1652968806.pdf
I have had several people ask if I would share my Pellet Test Target design, so I have converted the AutoCad drawing into a pdf file that can be downloaded and printed out on 8-1/2x11 paper. This pdf file should print out to full scale as created, but it is not completely necessary. The center Bulls Eye is 1-inch and each outer ring is increased by 1-inch. I have added a “1-inch scale” on the left middle side to verify for any printout, the Scale is 1/4", 1/2" and 1".
I designed this to be quick and simple to “test” and “compare” new pellets against a Base ( proven ) pellet in any rifle. For an example I just used this for my new FX Crown and tested 14 different pellets. The JSB Exact Monster 13.43gr turned out to be the best ( so far ) so now I am using it as the “Base Pellet”.
Now when I want to test any new pellet for this rifle, I shoot 5-shots at the Number One ( #1 ) Bulls Eye using the Base Pellet to set the standard for the other pellets to meet. My rifle and scope are zeroed for the Base Pellet.
Example how I compare new pellets: ( see attached photo )
1) Shoot 5-shots using the Base Pellet at #1 Bulls Eye / all 5 shots are inside the Bulls Eye so the score would be 5 x 2 equals 10, this sets the standard.
2) Next shoot 5-shots with the next Test Pellets at the other four Bulls Eye. On #4, you have 4-shots within the Bulls eye (4x2=8), and 1-shots in the Second Ring (1x-1= -1). The score for that pellet would be +8 -1 = +7. I also take into consideration the location of each hit outside of the Bulls Eye. If all outside hits are real close together and close to the Bulls Eye hits, that would be good and I would consider that pellet could be “tuned” to a “1-Hole” pellet. On the other hand if all the hits are all over the Circles, I would consider that to be bad.
This paper target has four Sighter Dots for any practice shots if needed.
Be safe and have a great day,
ThomasT
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