6yd / 10m target heights

[fok]

I've only ever shot pistols for fun but I want to set myself up a proper indoor pistol range in my barn so I can practice shooting under simulated competition conditions.

I've done a few searches and read the NSRA rules online but not found out
how high the target must be off the ground.

Can anyone tell me please...............

Also a very quick summary of the basic rules of 6yd / 10m pistol, so they are understandable by a dummie brummie would be a great help.

Thanks in advance.

[AlexDG]

Loads of stuff on 10m air pistol here ISSF Rules (http://www.issf-shooting.org/rules/english/rules.asp).

10m target height is 1.4m to the centre of the bull.

No idea about 6yd.

[fok]

Thanks for that..............

I've put the 6yd target at 1.4m high for now..............can anyone confirm if that's correct please?

[targeteer]

Hi,

The main thing is to use the 10 metre ISSF target to get the correct scores, and that you use a single shot pistol. Repeat shooting is not permitted. Cards are marked 10 shots x 6. There is one shot per card, but that can be quite expesive! I use 10 shots per card and can usually score pretty easily, although if you have a tight group, scoring is quite difficult...

You can get targets quite cheaply at Uttings.com, which are two-sided, with 10 metre rifle targets on the back.

I would suggest you join a club, as I did a year ago - you will find the other shooters friendly and helpful and it will increase your enjoyment massively.

Good shooting!