Targets.......

**VA_Dinger** · 11-08-06, 02:17

Great thread.

Lately I’ve been doing the same as Neeglik except that I place a standard NRA bullseye target over the center mass “A” zone. I get the boxes from the supply guys at work, but have to buy the bullseye targets. I did not come up with this though, I just learned it in a class.

I don’t think there is a better target in the world.

**David Blinder** · 11-08-06, 04:54

Hawkeye,

They are distributed by www.letargets.com/html/featured.html and can be found about halfway down the page. The camo area is roughly the size of an IDPA with the outer scoring area removed and the optimal hit zones are more realistically sized and placed. The eye box is 3 1/2" wide and 1 1/4" high, neck is about 3 1/2" wide, spine is 1 1/2" wide, primary chest is 4" wide and 5 1/2" high while the secondary chest is 7 1/2" wide and 7" high. The ocular cavity is to draw attention and demand that head shots be placed properly. Glad you like them and let me know if you need any further info.

**Submariner** · 11-08-06, 08:42

David-I bought a box of these. Would you please explain the dotted lines on the torso?

**David Blinder** · 11-08-06, 10:31

Submariner,

The dotted lines are intended to provide an intended hit/scoring zone while not being visible from distance. People don't wear scoring rings and I'd rather have shooters focus on getting effective hits without aiming aids. Does that answer your question?

**-Wes-** · 11-08-06, 11:01

I found the measurements for the IPSC targets and made a master stencil. Now I just keep my eye out for scrap cardboard large enough. I also bring a roll of packing tape to cover holes and get the most use out of them.

**Submariner** · 11-08-06, 11:38

Originally Posted by David Blinder

Submariner,

The dotted lines are intended to provide an intended hit/scoring zone while not being visible from distance. People don't wear scoring rings and I'd rather have shooters focus on getting effective hits without aiming aids. Does that answer your question?

No. I suspect the vertical bar is vertebra/CNS. I don't understan the parts of the body to which the other areas correspond.

**David Blinder** · 11-08-06, 13:29

Submariner,

You are correct that the vertical lines are the spine which averages 1.5". The smaller box is the primary chest zone and it's measurement and location were determined by the averages also and intended to encompass the primary organs that bleed or leak. The larger box extends to the outer perimeter of the lungs but wouldn't include the heart. Anything outside the boxes but still on camo should be considered a peripheral hit that might depend on luck and psychology more than anything. In designing the target, I consulted with several thoracic surgeons as well as trauma specialists and the dimensions and placement were deemed accurate and relevant to the extent that a paper target is capable of portraying them.