I am beginning to brainstorm putting in a long range shooting range on some farm land my family has. My kids and especially my daughter, love to shoot. There is a spot where we could shoot at least 800 yards and potentially 1000 yards.
I think it would be cool to have metal plates to shoot at so we can hear the hits. One of my biggest questions is what would a reasonable size target be (2 MOA, 3 MOA, 4 MOA possibly??). At 800 yards:
2 MOA = 16 inches (about)
3 MOA = 24 inches (about)
4 MOA = 32 inches (about)
What material plates should be used at various ranges. I understand AR500 is best, but at what range can I get away with cheaper material like mild steel. What are some good ideas for targets at lower cost?
Are there any other targets that would be cool to shoot at at long range?
What would be good range increments. I am thinking something like targets at 100, 200, 400, 600, 800, and maybe 1000. I am at the very early phases of thinking this through and thought you guys might have some great ideas. Do you have any videos or pictures of good set-ups that you have seen.
I think it would be cool to have metal plates to shoot at so we can hear the hits. One of my biggest questions is what would a reasonable size target be (2 MOA, 3 MOA, 4 MOA possibly??). At 800 yards:
2 MOA = 16 inches (about)
3 MOA = 24 inches (about)
4 MOA = 32 inches (about)
What material plates should be used at various ranges. I understand AR500 is best, but at what range can I get away with cheaper material like mild steel. What are some good ideas for targets at lower cost?
Are there any other targets that would be cool to shoot at at long range?
What would be good range increments. I am thinking something like targets at 100, 200, 400, 600, 800, and maybe 1000. I am at the very early phases of thinking this through and thought you guys might have some great ideas. Do you have any videos or pictures of good set-ups that you have seen.
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