3D Silhouette Targets

[10mmLife]

Has anyone else tried these targets yet?

I picked up a 3 pack of these targets a couple months ago from my LGS and I have to say these targets are awesome!

The target below was shot with 18 rounds of 9mm at 30ft.

Using 3D targets gives you a much different perspective of shot placement and as opposed to paper as the bullets enter at different the contours of the 3D target making it appear like your groups are larger than they actually are..

These are made from a high density paperboard product and they can take a beaten. I've shot hundreds of rounds through the target with .22lr, 9mm, 10mm, 5.56, .300BLK, & .308 and they stand up really well without falling apart or losing large pieces.

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on training with this type of target and what other kinds of targets have you seen or used that are different or unique then standard flat targets.

3D Silhouette Target

www.birchwoodcasey.com

 

[HansGruber]

I haven’t tried them, but I’ve used other 3D type targets in classes...it’s eye-opening when taking shots from a non head-on angle...if you aim where you normally would, your shots would miss vitals completely.

They look interesting; if I ever see them, I’ll pick some up.

 

[Annihilator]

Neat looking targets, haven’t seen them yet in my area, but will pick up a couple when I can.

 

[10mmLife]

I haven’t tried them, but I’ve used other 3D type targets in classes...it’s eye-opening when taking shots from a non head-on angle...if you aim where you normally would, your shots would miss vitals completely.

They look interesting; if I ever see them, I’ll pick some up.

They are definitely fun targets!

I tried to get more at my LGS but they haven't had them back in a few weeks now. I've seen them on Amazon from 3rd party sellers but they want full MSRP plus shipping. I paid $12.00 for the 3 pack I got which I feel is just the right price.

 

[10mmLife]

I'm sure you'll like shooting at them especially if they came in the Duck Dodgers model...

 

[Annihilator]

I'm sure you'll like shooting at them especially if they came in the Duck Dodgers model...

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[Old_Me]

Has anyone else tried these targets yet?

I picked up a 3 pack of these targets a couple months ago from my LGS and I have to say these targets are awesome!

The target below was shot with 18 rounds of 9mm at 30ft.

Using 3D targets gives you a much different perspective of shot placement and as opposed to paper as the bullets enter at different the contours of the 3D target making it appear like your groups are larger than they actually are..

These are made from a high density paperboard product and they can take a beaten. I've shot hundreds of rounds through the target with .22lr, 9mm, 10mm, 5.56, .300BLK, & .308 and they stand up really well without falling apart or losing large pieces.

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on training with this type of target and what other kinds of targets have you seen or used that are different or unique then standard flat targets.

3D Silhouette Target

www.birchwoodcasey.com

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i haven't seen these before, look "cool".....but the price tag.

 

[10mmLife]

i haven't seen these before, look "cool".....but the price tag.

Agreed they are not cheap!

These are not something I'd use regularly but they are good for periodic training and definitely worth a try.

I literally put at least 200 rounds into one of these targets and it held up great. Bullets travel cleanly through them without tearing the material.

 

[HansGruber]

They are definitely fun targets!

I tried to get more at my LGS but they haven't had them back in a few weeks now. I've seen them on Amazon from 3rd party sellers but they want full MSRP plus shipping. I paid $12.00 for the 3 pack I got which I feel is just the right price.

At $3 a pop, I’d buy them in person, but shipping would be a deal killer.

And I’d probably use old T-shirts to make them a bit more realistic; might give them a bit more life, too...

 

[10mmLife]

At $3 a pop, I’d buy them in person, but shipping would be a deal killer.

And I’d probably use old T-shirts to make them a bit more realistic; might give them a bit more life, too...

Tee shirts on the target sounds like a great idea.

 

[Annihilator]

Tee shirts on the target sounds like a great idea.

Here’s your shirt……..

 

[the obsrver]

Agreed they are not cheap!

These are not something I'd use regularly but they are good for periodic training and definitely worth a try.

I literally put at least 200 rounds into one of these targets and it held up great. Bullets travel cleanly through them without tearing the material.

You can buy little round stickers at the dollar store to cover up your hits if they hold out for that many rounds.
In the end might be just as cheap as other targets.

 

[10mmLife]

You can buy little round stickers at the dollar store to cover up your hits if they hold out for that many rounds.
In the end might be just as cheap as other targets.

Good advice!

I will try that when I pick up some more of these targets.

 

[BobM]

You can buy little round stickers at the dollar store to cover up your hits if they hold out for that many rounds.
In the end might be just as cheap as other targets.

There's also moisture set adhesive paper shipping tape available by the roll that may work for patching. All else fails in a pinch use band aides?

Could also make a simple to make pinata by layering wet news paper over a form, like balloons. Let form dry and have just about whatever shape you want? Could have this one in mind?

 

[the obsrver]

Good advice!

I will try that when I pick up some more of these targets.

Just an idea. You could use white tape from Home depot too, but a package of stickers would be easy and cheap.
I think I am going to look for some of these targets as well, I kind of like them.

 

[10mmLife]

There's also moisture set adhesive paper shipping tape available by the roll that may work for patching. All else fails in a pinch use band aides?

Could also make a simple to make pinata by layering wet news paper over a form, like balloons. Let form dry and have just about whatever shape you want? Could have this one in mind?

Do these come in goose models?

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I think 10mm was using a scatter gun? Check out the ceiling!

 

[Recusant]

What, no women 3D silhouette targets? Just as well; I'd probably get too distracted!

 

[10mmLife]

What, no women 3D silhouette targets? Just as well; I'd probably get too distracted!

I know right!

These should be an equal opportunity target.

I'm all for supporting female silhouette targets....

 

[10mmLife]

I think 10mm was using a scatter gun? Check out the ceiling!

Well it took me a few tries but I eventually stopped hitting the cardboard target backer and put a few in the target.

It's an advanced defensive tactic I use where you surrounded the target with overwhelming suppressive fire before you end it's nefarious cardboard life.....