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Dave R · April 6, 2002, 12:48 PM

Lmccrock made a good point. The ability to see your target well is important. I found this at the 250 yd. range. Shooting at one of the orange/white sight-in targets, my groups were large. I couldn't hold a specific spot.

I remembered reading a post on TFL about target visibility, so I changed to a black-center target I could see. I could "dot the I" with my sights with some precision. Groups tightened noticeably.

Likewise, I was shooting at a steel plate and missed some, because the contrast between plate and backdrop made it hard to see the plate. When I put a white target on it to make it stand out, I didn't miss.

You've gotta have a solid aiming point to hit at long range.

April 6, 2002, 12:48 PM	#10
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Lmccrock made a good point. The ability to see your target well is important. I found this at the 250 yd. range. Shooting at one of the orange/white sight-in targets, my groups were large. I couldn't hold a specific spot. I remembered reading a post on TFL about target visibility, so I changed to a black-center target I could see. I could "dot the I" with my sights with some precision. Groups tightened noticeably. Likewise, I was shooting at a steel plate and missed some, because the contrast between plate and backdrop made it hard to see the plate. When I put a white target on it to make it stand out, I didn't miss. You've gotta have a solid aiming point to hit at long range. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).