A Better Target for Iron Sights?
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Boone & Crockett
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From: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Maybe. Maybe not.
Made this one today thinking it might help my iron sight shooting using a 6 o'clock hold on the bottom point.
Made this one today thinking it might help my iron sight shooting using a 6 o'clock hold on the bottom point.
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Semi
I have settled on these three...
Example #1 ( A commercial target)

Example #2 (Comercial target with and added half dot....

Example #3 (Commercial target with home X to use open sights with

All of them are used with a 6:00 hold...
I have settled on these three...
Example #1 ( A commercial target)

Example #2 (Comercial target with and added half dot....

Example #3 (Commercial target with home X to use open sights with

All of them are used with a 6:00 hold...
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Rapid City, South Dakota
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Boone & Crockett
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Well Ron, since you went and pointed out only real problem of the 6 o'clock hold, I feel compelled to reveal my secret. I set my watch to 1 p.m before going to the range or beginning a hunt, thereby avoiding the problem of which you speak.
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Rivesville, WV
For me it would depend on the distance you are shooting, and the type of front sight that you have.
Personally I think you would have to focus way too much on that target at 100 yards. It would be difficult to see. Especially if shoting a squared off front sight.
Personally I like the color diference. But then I focus more on the front sight, and much less on the target.
I like a yellow paper with a black round dot. At 100 yards I like a 3" or a 4" dot. For a round front bead I like a 3" or 4" square that is fully blackened. These two targets tend to stand out the best for me, without putting too much focus on the actual target itself. Tom.
Personally I think you would have to focus way too much on that target at 100 yards. It would be difficult to see. Especially if shoting a squared off front sight.
Personally I like the color diference. But then I focus more on the front sight, and much less on the target.
I like a yellow paper with a black round dot. At 100 yards I like a 3" or a 4" dot. For a round front bead I like a 3" or 4" square that is fully blackened. These two targets tend to stand out the best for me, without putting too much focus on the actual target itself. Tom.


