My Project...Homemade Shoot N C "Splatter" Targets

[Trebor657]

When I target shoot, I normally use the Shoot N C "Splatter" targets. Much easier to see where the shot went from a distance instead of running back and forth to look at the target.... I decided to try and make my own for a fun project as well as significantly lower cost...Turns out it's not difficult at all and works almost as well as the store-bought ones.

All you need is some bright colored poster board (.78 cents each at Dollar Tree), a roll of clear packing tape ($1.00 a roll at Dollar Tree) and spray paint ($1.34) at Walmart...No need to buy the more expensive Rustoleum etc... the cheap stuff works just as well...

I cut the 22" x 28" posterboard into equal parts...each target is 11" x 14" and that lets me make 4 targets from one piece of posterboard. Cover one side of the posterboard with the packing tape (be sure to slightly overlap each strip) so the entire thing is covered. Once taped, spray paint the taped side in the flat black (or your preferred color) side completely. I normally use flat black but have tried dark gray, brown etc. and they work just as well.

Once sprayed, let it dry and then I spray painted an orange 3" dot in the center for a point of aim. Again, you can use most any color you wish as well as any size point of reference, just make sure it contrasts with the original color of the posterboard...I normally use hot pink and lime green posterboard, but other colors work well also.

Thats all there is to it.... I've included a couple pics for reference.... they work almost as well as the store-bought targets and cost is about 30 to 35 cents a target.... can't beat that...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have seen this idea somewhere else before and it looks like it works great! Thanks for posting.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I wonder how much stuff my wife saved from when our kids were little. We had all that stuff.

 

[***Ironhead***]

When I target shoot, I normally use the Shoot N C "Splatter" targets. Much easier to see where the shot went from a distance instead of running back and forth to look at the target.... I decided to try and make my own for a fun project as well as significantly lower cost...Turns out it's not difficult at all and works almost as well as the store-bought ones.

All you need is some bright colored poster board (.78 cents each at Dollar Tree), a roll of clear packing tape ($1.00 a roll at Dollar Tree) and spray paint ($1.34) at Walmart...No need to buy the more expensive Rustoleum etc... the cheap stuff works just as well...

I cut the 22" x 28" posterboard into equal parts...each target is 11" x 14" and that lets me make 4 targets from one piece of posterboard. Cover one side of the posterboard with the packing tape (be sure to slightly overlap each strip) so the entire thing is covered. Once taped, spray paint the taped side in the flat black (or your preferred color) side completely. I normally use flat black but have tried dark gray, brown etc. and they work just as well.

Once sprayed, let it dry and then I spray painted an orange 3" dot in the center for a point of aim. Again, you can use most any color you wish as well as any size point of reference, just make sure it contrasts with the original color of the posterboard...I normally use hot pink and lime green posterboard, but other colors work well also.

Thats all there is to it.... I've included a couple pics for reference.... they work almost as well as the store-bought targets and cost is about 30 to 35 cents a target.... can't beat that...

I like it and will give it a go. I am guessing you have a template you reuse for the point of aim target? Also when it is finished do you have to be careful with it as to not disrupt the paint. Guess I am asking does it travel well, if that makes sense.

 

[Trebor657]

I like it and will give it a go. I am guessing you have a template you reuse for the point of aim target? Also when it is finished do you have to be careful with it as to not disrupt the paint. Guess I am asking does it travel well, if that makes sense.

I do have a template...I used a plastic Peanut container...remove the lid, cut it down to size and place lid side on target and spray inside the opening....this allows you to use whatever size you want for point of aim....The pretzel one is 3" and the coffee one is a little over 2", just depends on what fits your needs....once the paint is completely dry it is not an issue. I roll mine up (painted side in) and rubber band them for transport and just unroll when you're ready to use....never had an issue with cracking etc...

 

[1nderbeard]

brilliant

 

[manifest destiny]

This is a really cool idea. I can find splatter targets that might rival your final per-target price. But this allows for custom sizing, colors, etc. Thanks for sharing.

 

[***Ironhead***]

This is a really cool idea. I can find splatter targets that might rival your final per-target price. But this allows for custom sizing, colors, etc. Thanks for sharing.

Any current deals you have found that you are willing to share?

 

[Jont22]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mikek]

When I target shoot, I normally use the Shoot N C "Splatter" targets. Much easier to see where the shot went from a distance instead of running back and forth to look at the target.... I decided to try and make my own for a fun project as well as significantly lower cost...Turns out it's not difficult at all and works almost as well as the store-bought ones.

All you need is some bright colored poster board (.78 cents each at Dollar Tree), a roll of clear packing tape ($1.00 a roll at Dollar Tree) and spray paint ($1.34) at Walmart...No need to buy the more expensive Rustoleum etc... the cheap stuff works just as well...

I cut the 22" x 28" posterboard into equal parts...each target is 11" x 14" and that lets me make 4 targets from one piece of posterboard. Cover one side of the posterboard with the packing tape (be sure to slightly overlap each strip) so the entire thing is covered. Once taped, spray paint the taped side in the flat black (or your preferred color) side completely. I normally use flat black but have tried dark gray, brown etc. and they work just as well.

Once sprayed, let it dry and then I spray painted an orange 3" dot in the center for a point of aim. Again, you can use most any color you wish as well as any size point of reference, just make sure it contrasts with the original color of the posterboard...I normally use hot pink and lime green posterboard, but other colors work well also.

Thats all there is to it.... I've included a couple pics for reference.... they work almost as well as the store-bought targets and cost is about 30 to 35 cents a target.... can't beat that...

Thanks for sharing this idea. I am going to make some.

 

[Fallschirmjaeger]

You made my day. I’ve been repurposing all the cardboard Amazon boxes we get at our house for target practice, but I always stick Shoot-N-See stickers on them. I’ll try out your method and save some cash

 

[Mgderf]

Tried this the other day and I had great success.
Easy as falling off a log.

 

[paintball_addiction]

Any current deals you have found that you are willing to share?

Amazon product ASIN B08NX7VYPD
100 pack for $25.99

 

[SpikeNSpud]

Damn that's a really good idea!

 

[Trebor657]

Decided to experiment with different colored backgrounds and center circle point of aim.....Can't wait to find out which ones are best....

 

[ditcherman]

Any current deals you have found that you are willing to share?

500 stick on 3” reactive for 27$.

 

[***Ironhead***]

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500 stick on 3” reactive for 27$.

for a minute I thought it was toilet paper. LOL

 

[Hunter12166]

When I target shoot, I normally use the Shoot N C "Splatter" targets. Much easier to see where the shot went from a distance instead of running back and forth to look at the target.... I decided to try and make my own for a fun project as well as significantly lower cost...Turns out it's not difficult at all and works almost as well as the store-bought ones.

All you need is some bright colored poster board (.78 cents each at Dollar Tree), a roll of clear packing tape ($1.00 a roll at Dollar Tree) and spray paint ($1.34) at Walmart...No need to buy the more expensive Rustoleum etc... the cheap stuff works just as well...

I cut the 22" x 28" posterboard into equal parts...each target is 11" x 14" and that lets me make 4 targets from one piece of posterboard. Cover one side of the posterboard with the packing tape (be sure to slightly overlap each strip) so the entire thing is covered. Once taped, spray paint the taped side in the flat black (or your preferred color) side completely. I normally use flat black but have tried dark gray, brown etc. and they work just as well.

Once sprayed, let it dry and then I spray painted an orange 3" dot in the center for a point of aim. Again, you can use most any color you wish as well as any size point of reference, just make sure it contrasts with the original color of the posterboard...I normally use hot pink and lime green posterboard, but other colors work well also.

Thats all there is to it.... I've included a couple pics for reference.... they work almost as well as the store-bought targets and cost is about 30 to 35 cents a target.... can't beat that...

That's awesome thanks for sharing.

 

[tomcat13]

Great Idea-I'll give it a Try. Thanks for Sharing.

 

[Magyars]

When I target shoot, I normally use the Shoot N C "Splatter" targets. Much easier to see where the shot went from a distance instead of running back and forth to look at the target.... I decided to try and make my own for a fun project as well as significantly lower cost...Turns out it's not difficult at all and works almost as well as the store-bought ones.

All you need is some bright colored poster board (.78 cents each at Dollar Tree), a roll of clear packing tape ($1.00 a roll at Dollar Tree) and spray paint ($1.34) at Walmart...No need to buy the more expensive Rustoleum etc... the cheap stuff works just as well...

I cut the 22" x 28" posterboard into equal parts...each target is 11" x 14" and that lets me make 4 targets from one piece of posterboard. Cover one side of the posterboard with the packing tape (be sure to slightly overlap each strip) so the entire thing is covered. Once taped, spray paint the taped side in the flat black (or your preferred color) side completely. I normally use flat black but have tried dark gray, brown etc. and they work just as well.

Once sprayed, let it dry and then I spray painted an orange 3" dot in the center for a point of aim. Again, you can use most any color you wish as well as any size point of reference, just make sure it contrasts with the original color of the posterboard...I normally use hot pink and lime green posterboard, but other colors work well also.

Thats all there is to it.... I've included a couple pics for reference.... they work almost as well as the store-bought targets and cost is about 30 to 35 cents a target.... can't beat that...

Genius! Did you come up with that by yourself?