Making USPSA/IDPA targets

[soundwave]

Anybody else roll their own?

I take a walk down to the recycling dumpster at my office every Wednesday to look for big enough boxes to cut up. Usually come out with about 10 targets a week.

I keep one at the office to use as a template and just trace the shape onto the cardboard pieces, then cut away.

I don't think any card carrying CRB shouldn't be doing this.

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[Pitmaster]

We use these Post-It easel pads at work (20 x 23). I save the cardboard and use them. I don't usually cut them up though. We buy them by the case so I also bring those boxes home. I've always got 10 or so of them around. I print targets on the back of 8 1/2 x 11 paper that doesn't print right and staple them near the 4 corners. Basically all I'm paying for is the staple and ink. Oh yeah, ammo too.
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[Steve Koski]

Here's what I do:

After the match, I help clean up and take home the targets that aren't totally shredded. They're headed for the dumpster if nobody reuses them.

I've got a couple boxes full of targets that only have 10-30 holes in 'em.

Like you guys, I keep shooting the same target until it's mostly tape.

Koski

[jimruger9]

Koski has a good and cheep source on getting them die cut. Sent a PM to me and I will get you the details.

[Steve Koski]

Yeah, Jimbo can "hook-u-up."

[Flexmoney]

- After matches, you can get plenty.

- If you have a stack of cardboard, trace an outline on the top piece, clamp/tape the stack together and cut the stack with a jig saw.

- Leave the cardboard square and take one target and use it as a template to spray paint an outline onto the cardboard.