Are two targets better than one?

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25 February 2018, 18:07

rxgremlin

Are two targets better than one?

I have always used one target when working up a load. I do mark each hole L1, R1 etc. Several members talk about using one target per barrel. Is there an advantage to his method?

25 February 2018, 20:40

cal pappas

I've done both.
Two targets are less cluttered and if you don't need to mark the first, second, etc., shots, then you just fire away and save some time. It is also easier to tell at loger distances the individual grouping.
Cal

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25 February 2018, 23:55

LR3

After Mac and Cal advised two targets and I found it very useful particularly at longer ranges where it might be more difficult to see and remember strike points. Also I think it's easier to get a feel for how each barrel is shooting.

26 February 2018, 01:27

rxgremlin

Thanks guys. I think I’m going to give it a shot (pun intended). I think I might experiment with a six o’clock hold on a circular target as well as the inverted triangle. Trying to get the most repeatable sight picture possible.

26 February 2018, 01:57

crshelton

After using two targets to prove the accuracy and group size, it always pays to shoot a regulation proof target for your Rifle Provenance Document:

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26 February 2018, 02:49

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
After using two targets to prove the accuracy and group size, it always pays to shoot a regulation proof target for your Rifle Provenance Document:

WOW!
The only way I can get my doubles to group that tight is to tape the target to the muzzles!
Great shooting.
Cal

26 February 2018, 05:14

crshelton

Thanks, but the regulation credit goes to Aaron Little.
BTW, I forgot to mention that I am using your Pappas Provenance Document.

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26 February 2018, 08:42

sambarman338

If you are following the 12-second rule* and don't have someone calling your shots, using two targets makes a lot of sense.

*ie where the regulation has been done assuming the second barrel will be fired while the first is still warm.

26 February 2018, 21:06

nopride2

I stick 2 aiming points about 8 inches apart on the target paper. Been using 2 inch self stick black dots. Going to try inverted triangles that I shamelessly copied from a previous post.

Dave