Paper Plates as Targets

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Kevin J.

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I have been using paper plates as targets for years because I am frugal ;) but was always wanting an easy way to add a bullseye. I have used markers and tape in the past.

Today before going to the range I had an epiphany. Makes it easy to add a nice center dot and the black works good with my red dot optic.
 

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I didn't even know there was anything for targets other than tin cans and paper plates till I was 18. It was my job to put the electrical tape for the bullseye. 2 stakes a string and clothespins rounded out the kit.

I like the dabber idea. I could steal my wife's Bingo dabber.
 
I used paper plates for a while. I'd staple them to the backer with a single staple in the bullseye. You knew when you hit it!

Now I print my own but they cost about 23₵ each. I use good paper and toner's not cheap when you're printing big solids.
 
Been using them for close in multiple target shooting, and the purpose doesn't require a center dot. Easy enough for other purposes as is putting a center dot on one. They are affordable and easily available.
 
I get the 100 pack of desert plates at the dollar store.

I keep them in my range bag for backup targets. I just take a case quarter and draw a circle in the center with a Sharpie.

They come in handy at the range when my shootin' partner says "Whatta ya mean we ain't got no targets? I thought YOU were bringing the targets!"


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WardenRoss said:
I get the 100 pack of desert plates at the dollar store.

I keep them in my range bag for backup targets. I just take a case quarter and draw a circle in the center with a Sharpie.

They come in handy at the range when my shootin' partner says "I thought YOU were bringing the targets!"


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Why not just use a sheet of plain white copy paper instead of a paper plate? Much cheaper.
 
I have been shooting at store brand versions of OREO, Ritz, and Saltines stuck with peanut butter to a white back found for years. The white background is usually $ store gift wrap paper. Some of the papers even have lines pre-printed for cutting which work well for sight adjustment.
 
8" paper plates are good targets.....

... for self defense training. Just about the size of the critical center of mass.

I bought a box of colored dots from the office supply store. They are good for pasting up holes and marking bullseyes. (I have more difficulty seeing bullseyes the farther out I go and having a little contrast is the key)
 
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