A year or so ago I started messing around with vector graphics to make my own targets for training. It turns out that I really enjoy it and have been refining, learning, and adding features as I go. I've found I really enjoy using these, and I like the portability. I've finally got all the math right to print out a large target into 8 pages to piece together from standard 8.5x11 paper. Adobe Acrobat has this feature, but it sucks for this application and I needed complete control over it. I'm thinking of making a website where these are downloadable. I feel like the most serious shooters are here, and I'd really appreciate honest feedback on the primary design. Here's an explanation of the elements of the target:
1. The targets are purposefully simple line drawings in black and shades of grey to conserve the most toner or ink while still being visible. They print out on 8 sheets of paper, with the option of only printing the first 6 for a smaller torso target. There are solid lines that show where to trim the margins, as the vast majority of printers don't print edge to edge and the paper needs to be trimmed to pull this off.
2. The circles above the square aiming points represent height over bore holdoff for an AR-15 at close range.
3. The large rectangle around the chest is the size of a USPSA A Zone.
4. The dotted line is the "spine box" inspired by Paul Howe.
5. There is a 1" square grid on the entire target to measure groups. It is very subdued and only visible up close.
6. Although I get the most positive feed back from the target with the skeleton and organs, it's really intended as a teaching tool to explain the more simple target as it would take a lot of ink to use it all the time.
7. My intent is not to get into the printing business as there are already a plethora of great targets out there. I want to fill the void where people might want easier portability, or may be out of commercial targets and need a way to print some out for a range day instead of waiting for a delivery.
I have more designs than this, but these are the ones I feel are ready for prime time. Thanks in advance.