I use two types of targets for ammo testing.

When starting with an unfamiliar lot#, I first shoot 5-round groups at targets with 10 on a page. This lets me evaluate Standard Deviation and Extreme Spread, to adjust my Point of Aim with respect to the Point of Impact, and to measure groups. I scan these sheets into my Archive.

When I identify ammo with ES < 50fps and/or SD < 10fps and/or groups smaller than 1 MOA (1/2" @ 50 yards), I then use one of various 'Green Monster' sheets with a few sighter targets and 25 shots for score. The one I use is "IBS Rimfire 50 Yards" from the National Target Co.

 

I use two types of targets for ammo testing.

When starting with an unfamiliar lot#, I first shoot 5-round groups at targets with 10 on a page. This lets me evaluate Standard Deviation and Extreme Spread, to adjust my Point of Aim with respect to the Point of Impact, and to measure groups. I scan these sheets into my Archive.

When I identify ammo with ES < 50fps and/or SD < 10fps and/or groups smaller than 1 MOA (1/2" @ 50 yards), I then use one of various 'Green Monster' sheets with a few sighter targets and 25 shots for score. The one I use is "IBS Rimfire 50 Yards" from the National Target Co.

Do you happen to have a link for where to purchase these targets?

 

5 x 5's using any of these

on the graph paper I make a red dot with a felt tip at the intersections or use a 1/2 inch stick on dot

 

Thanks for these.
what size paper is the 50m targets?

 

I like the shoot-n-see type reactive targets. I typically buy a roll of 100 or 200 reactive Bullseye round targets. For 50 yards I use the 3” Bullseye. For 100 yards I use the 4” Bullseye reactive targets.
Using a large piece of rectangular cardboard, I will have 4 or 5 rows of stick-on targets. Five shots per target. I retrieve the target after firing & make a decision choice: fire some additional 3” targets with different ammo, or select the best targets/ammo & set up for the 100 yards.
I take home the targets for later examination, grading & scoring…

 

One of my pet peeves I see/endure when I watch the internet boys shoot for groups, test custom barrels & ammo tests, is they invariably cheap out on targets. Re-use the same target over & over….
Some shoot squares next to their actual test instead of replenishing with a new target, while others just crudely hand draw targets while they fire $3000.00 rifles.
Others cheap out & use photocopy paper or unsuitable paper that rips & tears when bullets pass through. Some just use a black magic marker dot on a blank white sheet & think this suffices. Wake up internet shooters & posters! Use better targets!

 

It has been proven that expensive targets will reduce your groups by 25%.

 

I like this style. Targets. Your poa is moved away from your poi so you don't shoot it out and the heavy paper gives you nice clean punches that are easier to work with.

 

My new favorite is the ARA Factory rifle target. Heavy material and easy to see the holes in the target and only $22.00 per hundred. I set the scope to where the aiming point is actually off center to allow me to concentrate on the dot and not have it (my point of aim) vanish after a shot-or two... You keep your good aiming point with the actual group off to the side.
If you are shooting a less than accurate rifle there might not be enough space between bulls though.
Get them here

 

I print black .25 squares on .25 grid paper with Excel spreadsheet.
6 Sq per 8.5 x 11 sheet of heavy paper.

 

Asterisking, chatter boxing, thieving, pine squirrels are a good place to start unless you meant paper.

 

Uh, yeah, I meant paper.

 

I think I found what I was looking for but still not the same as what Ive seen on some YouTube channels.

NRA Official Smallbore Rifle Target A-27 50-Yard Prone Paper 100PK

Official NRA targets suitable for scoring matches or for match simulation during practice. 24" x 14" with a 5" black center.

www.midwayusa.com

 

Have you tried the targets forum here on RFC? I use many of these.

(65) Targets | Rimfire Central Firearm Forum

 

Thank you for that, had no idea that existed.

 

Well, someone who shall not be named may or may not have been in the exact same circumstance a week or so ago...

 

I use the green monster for ammo testing. I can get five different types of ammo at five five shot groups. I have plenty of targets just not enough time. Also, new scope will put me over the weight limit and scope power for the 25 yard matches.

 

I use the same green targets I get 100 of them from Midway USA for 22.00

 

I like to use coroplast, all hits within a 1/4" funnel into the same hole making me look good!
Measure hole size, not black outlines.

 

I developed my own target for 50 yard rimfire lot testing and tuning. The concentric circles of each target are 1/4", 1/2" 3/4" ... out to 1.5" in diameter. The small center diamond permits precise centering of a dot or crosshair center, and the vertical and horizontal lines help with aligning the scope reticle (and level check). There is a lined section at the bottom to record shooting details. This is in a .pdf file that should be printed at 100% size on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet. I mostly use white cardstock (Walmart) to provide more than adequate stiffness. The downside is that inkjet printed targets tend to get blurry if left out in the rain.

I'll make the pdf file available to anyone who would like it.
Is there a way to post a .pdf file on RFC that can be downloaded?

 

I developed my own target for 50 yard rimfire lot testing and tuning. The concentric circles of each target are 1/4", 1/2" 3/4" ... out to 1.5" in diameter. The small center diamond permits precise centering of a dot or crosshair center, and the vertical and horizontal lines help with aligning the scope reticle (and level check). There is a lined section at the bottom to record shooting details. This is in a .pdf file that should be printed at 100% size on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet. I mostly use white cardstock (Walmart) to provide more than adequate stiffness. The downside is that inkjet printed targets tend to get blurry if left out in the rain.

I'll make the pdf file available to anyone who would like it.
Is there a way to post a .pdf file on RFC that can be downloaded?

Message outgoing. I'd like the PDF file please.

 

I also use IBS 50 yard targets and I like them. Nice and cheap and easy to make notes on. I just get them off amazon: https://a.co/d/5Bqvobx

 

I use either the USBR or IBS targets for group testing. With 5 bulls across, I can shoot up to 5 groups of the same cartridge on a given line. A few weeks back I needed to test my Bergara B14r to find a setting for the tuner with a new lot of cartridges. I used one target for 3 shot groups at different settings. The check marks show the 5 that I elected to test further. I then shot 3 groups of 5 at each setting on another target. I went with 40 and it's been shooting quite well. The targets are below.

 

Can this file be downloaded?

 

yep, thanks. It is now part of my target collection

 

I use 1" shoot'n'see stickers on a grid and Ballistic-X to keep track of what's going on.

 

I like to use a blank sheet of paper. Fire one shot and then use that as my aimpoint. Whatta Hobby!

 

I do the same as NF1E.👍
You will know pretty quick if the ammo
testing is good or not .

 

This is probably my favorite for testing. Has a lot of bulls on one target. You can shoot groups, tuner test or shoot for score.....gives you a lot of options.

 

I like the ones shared by Diggy Bell. My favourite is the 1-inch precision target. My scope reticle has a floating dot in the middle. So, I can put the reticle dot in the middle of the small circle on the the target and know that I'm good to go.

 

Today’s testing of brands without the suppressor. SK still tops and I found the rifle likes a tight hold.

CZ 457 VPT-MTR with Meopta Optika6 @18
50 Yard. Sunny. 1-2 mph breeze.

 

…and I just had to try one. Not scored yet, and the rifle does shoot better than me.

 

Ghostrider6Delta, looking at your targets, the Eley Subsonic looks awfully good too. The groups are well rounded and consistent.

 

Actually, I think you are looking at the Eley Team, which is promising as Eley is more readily available but does cost about $5 more a box.