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Target type for Krag sights at 100yds (Read 1625 times)

mavt KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 88 Joined: Jan 19^th, 2020	Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Jun 17^th, 2020 at 4:24am	Print Post
	What target size, pattern and color do you find to be most effective using Krag standard issue sights at 100yds? My 1898 rifle has a 1901 sight and so far I prefer aiming through the peep with the elevation bar verticle but haven't shot it at 100 yds yet which is the limit at my club's range.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #1 - Jun 19^th, 2020 at 7:10am	Print Post
	I found white 6" paper desert plates, (red is nice, too), at 100 yards is practical. Stapled to light brown cardboard, they are highly visible. I aim for lower edge or 'center of mass', depending on front-blade type, (and don't lose front-blade in a black bull). They are much cheaper than commercial targets and easy to write on, too. With a scope-sight, a black dot or swatch of dark tape can be put in middle of the plate for a fine aiming point.
	« Last Edit: Jun 20^th, 2020 at 2:33pm by butlersrangers »

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Whig KCA Official Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1324 Location: Balt MD Joined: Sep 24^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #2 - Jun 19^th, 2020 at 1:28pm	Print Post
	Here's a great website that has a selection of official targets for different ranges and shooting. I learned a lot just by seeing what is considered official for these competitions. This might answer your question about what is "officially" used in addition to household items like old televisions, bottles, old dirty stuffed animals and pictures of hated politicians.


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Capt. Frank KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 153 Location: Dover, Delaware Joined: Jun 13^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #3 - Jun 20^th, 2020 at 6:48pm	Print Post
	!00 yard military, high power rifle target, SR 1.


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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #4 - Jun 20^th, 2020 at 8:04pm	Print Post
	FWIW - Attached are dimensions of SR-1 Target from NRA Rule Book. BTW - A 6 inch paper plate is smaller than the 9-Ring of SR-1.


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #5 - Jun 24^th, 2020 at 1:26pm	Print Post
	I like the SR1 also.


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Whig KCA Official Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1324 Location: Balt MD Joined: Sep 24^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Target type for Krag sights at 100yds Reply #6 - Jun 24^th, 2020 at 1:29pm	Print Post
	Here's the website link for the official N.R.A. target site I mentioned above: (You need to *Login* to view media files and links)


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