Compressed Air Targets – Train your Accuracy to the Maximum

On the market there are different types of targets and objectives designed for sports and recreational shooting with air rifles and pistols. The main ones are:

Paper and cardboard targets: They are the most used in competition and training, allowing precision and grouping of shots to be evaluated.
Folding metal targets: Automatically reactivate after impact, ideal for dynamic training and plinking.
Rotating and dropping targets: Designed to improve aiming with reaction mechanisms after impact.
Electronic targets: Used in precision shooting, they record impacts digitally for detailed analysis.
Each type of target or target adapts to a specific shooting style and can be used with different calibers and powers.

The choice of the target or objective depends on the type of weapon and its power:

CO₂ guns and low power (less than 10 joules): Paper, cardboard targets or small metal targets are recommended, since their impact is lower.
Medium power compressed air rifles (10-24 joules): Folding metal targets or with a drop mechanism offer a more interactive and realistic experience.
PCP or high power rifles (+24 joules): It is advisable to use reinforced metal targets or resistant impact target systems to withstand the energy of the shot.
For precision shooting indoors or outdoors, paper targets with stands allow you to measure groupings and adjust the scope with precision.

Metal targets are designed to withstand impacts of different calibers and powers, but it is important to choose the right material:

Standard steel targets: Suitable for 4.5 mm (.177) and 5.5 mm (.22) pellets in medium power weapons.
Reinforced targets: Recommended for high-power PCP carbines and higher calibers such as 6.35 mm (.25).
Targets with a collapsing or falling mechanism: They should be used with weapons of moderate power, since too strong impacts can damage the mechanism.
It is always advisable to wear safety glasses when shooting at metal targets, as they can cause ricochets.

To achieve better precision when shooting with targets, it is recommended:

Correctly adjust the scope or open sights before starting the shooting session.
Use high-quality pellets, preferably with a flat tip to mark sharper hits on paper targets.
Shoot from a stable and supported position, if necessary, to improve shot grouping.
Practice at different distances depending on the power of the weapon and the caliber used.
Try different targets and reactive objectives, as some help train aiming in a more dynamic way.
With these tips, you will improve your accuracy and be able to get the most out of your shooting sessions with CarbinStore targets and targets.