NRA targets-Which one?

[netspec]

I have a question for the NRA instructors on board. I used the following target last Monday at OnTarget;

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=851781

But I also found this one:

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=855218

Both are listed for 25' but the first one is double the size of the other. I want to purchase one of these in bulk and need your opinion. Save every penny I can toward another firearm purchase.

 

[sje0123]

Well B-8 is for timed/rapid fire and B-16 is for slow fire so it all depends on what you will be going for.

 

[netspec]

So in other words, start with B-16 (accuracy) and work into B-8 (speed).

 

[mike_in_md]

We use those targets for our 22LR Bullseye league on Thursday night at On Target. BTW, Bullseye is conventional pistol NRA sport, and our league is NRA sanctioned, which means that you can obtain a NRA pistol classification of marksman, sharpshooter, expert, master, or highmaster depending upon your score after you fire 360 rounds.


For more info see http://www.bullseyepistol.com/

 

[alucard0822]

So in other words, start with B-16 (accuracy) and work into B-8 (speed).

2 different skills. IMO it is best to practice both, but start with a B-16 to improve sight alignment, and look for problems with hold and trigger control. It also helps shooting at longer ranges (50ft+). Once you can hit most all of your shots in the black at 20 feet, then try to use the B-8 to rapid fire 2 or 3 shots at a time. If the group is too small (all in 10 and X ring, speed up. If your shots are flying outside of the 8 ring, slow down a little, with this target your group should be spread out across the black, as you can gradually learn to put up the same group faster. I usually switch back and forth between the two several times, and try a variety of 2 hand-strong hand-weak hand drills with mag changes and jam clearing thrown in. THis is consitent with most of the training I have had, and has really helped me get proficient with my carry pistols in a fairly short ammount of time.

 

[netspec]

Thanks for the tips alucard0822! I'll give them a try next time I go out.