Targets and Distances

WINTERVILLE WILL · June 20, 2000, 12:33 PM

Can any of you cowpokes (especially Cherokee Cowboys) tell me what the standard target size is and the normal distance for pistol targets. I want to set up my own "mini range" for practice.

June 20, 2000, 01:31 PM

Take a look at SASS' web site at www.sassnet.com .

Click on the "Shooter's Handbook" link.

Bill Mitchell · June 20, 2000, 06:50 PM

Howdy Will,

The Cherokee Cowboys use 18x24" steel targets for pistol,set at about 10 yards. For rifle,we use 12x12" diamonds set at about 15 yards. A good idea is to practice with smaller targets than you'll see in a match.

Bellicose Bill

WINTERVILLE WILL · June 21, 2000, 12:49 PM

Thanks, Bill...that's just what I wanted.

Ned Roundtree · June 23, 2000, 06:27 AM

I like shooting at bowling pins for practice. I sorta feel if I can hit them in practice, then big cowboy targets would be easier in the real match.

June 20, 2000, 12:33 PM	#1
WINTERVILLE WILL Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: Winterville, Ga. USA Posts: 50	Can any of you cowpokes (especially Cherokee Cowboys) tell me what the standard target size is and the normal distance for pistol targets. I want to set up my own "mini range" for practice.

June 20, 2000, 01:31 PM	#2
Jeff, CA Guest Posts: n/a	Take a look at SASS' web site at www.sassnet.com . Click on the "Shooter's Handbook" link.

June 20, 2000, 06:50 PM	#3
Bill Mitchell Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Roswell,GA Posts: 433	Howdy Will, The Cherokee Cowboys use 18x24" steel targets for pistol,set at about 10 yards. For rifle,we use 12x12" diamonds set at about 15 yards. A good idea is to practice with smaller targets than you'll see in a match. Bellicose Bill

June 21, 2000, 12:49 PM	#4
WINTERVILLE WILL Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: Winterville, Ga. USA Posts: 50	Thanks, Bill...that's just what I wanted.

June 23, 2000, 06:27 AM	#5
Ned Roundtree Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 1999 Location: Lexington, KY,USA Posts: 738	I like shooting at bowling pins for practice. I sorta feel if I can hit them in practice, then big cowboy targets would be easier in the real match.