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OK, I guess this is a little of an unusual request. I want to make a life-sized cardboard elk target.
I have a hunt booked for next Sept (2025). As this is a muzzleloader hunt in Colorado, I'm restricted to iron sights. I'm set up with a peep and front globe sight I'm satisfied with, so now I need to burn some powder and get as comfortable as I can with a range limit of 150 yds.
My idea is to make a life-sized cut out of cardboard, and practice shooting from field positions. That way, I get a real feel for the target I'm shooting at, and an idea of how big they appear through the sights at different ranges.
My guess is 30" top to bottom, and 50"-60" or so long for the main body. Legs, neck and head I think I can estimate proportionally. I'd like someone with experience to chime in please.
I have a hunt booked for next Sept (2025). As this is a muzzleloader hunt in Colorado, I'm restricted to iron sights. I'm set up with a peep and front globe sight I'm satisfied with, so now I need to burn some powder and get as comfortable as I can with a range limit of 150 yds.
My idea is to make a life-sized cut out of cardboard, and practice shooting from field positions. That way, I get a real feel for the target I'm shooting at, and an idea of how big they appear through the sights at different ranges.
My guess is 30" top to bottom, and 50"-60" or so long for the main body. Legs, neck and head I think I can estimate proportionally. I'd like someone with experience to chime in please.