Bring These 4 Targets to Your Next Range Day

How much thought do you put into your range targets? You likely think more about the firearm you’ll shoot or the type of ammo you’ll bring. However, range targets can have an impact on your overall experience. Your options may be limited at an indoor range, but if you’re shooting your M4A1 at an open land range, there are several target types to choose from. Here are four to consider.

Run Various Drills with Different Paper Targets

Paper targets are the most common target type. There is a wide variety to choose from, whether you’re looking for a classic large bullseye or a target meant to help zero a scope. Another classic is the MOA 1-inch black square in the target. With the target 100 yards away, you’re shooting at one minute-of-angle. Missing a square by an inch at 100 yards means you need to adjust 1 MOA in that direction. Most scopes have 0.25 MOA adjustments, making the math pretty easy to figure out when you need to zero the scope on your Mark 12 rifle. Whether you’re shooting for fun or dialing in your scope, a paper target is your best bet to improve your accuracy.

Try a Self-Healing Polymer Target

The polymer self-healing target is among the newer types of targets. You can find them in various shapes, such as cubes and balls. Not only can they take thousands of hits before they need to be retired, but they are often fairly cheap. The flexible polymer “heals” by closing the hole the bullet left. It doesn’t tear but instead absorbs the bullet’s energy and separates. Friction melts the material back together, closing the hole. It’s not made for exact accuracy, as you won’t be able to tell where you hit it, but it gives you something to aim at and can last for multiple range trips.

You Can’t Replace the Satisfying “Ding” of Reactive Steel

Nothing sounds quite as satisfying as the “ding” of a reactive steel target. When shooting long distances with your M4 carbine, it’s an easy way to tell you’ve successfully hit the target. Unlike paper and polymer targets, reactive steel is best at medium or long distances. You can find a single target or trees, often with targets that swing from one side to the other when hit.

Have Some Fun with Water Bottles and Jugs

Finally, for a little fun, bring plastic bottles and jugs filled with colored water. Much like the satisfying ding of a steel target, it’s just fun to see a bottle of colored water explode at the range. It’s also fairly cheap and a great way to test out new firearms, especially if you have a group of plinking friends at the range. This is best for outdoor ranges, and always make sure to clean up after yourself.

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