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In the world of shooting targets there\u2019s no shortage of options. Paper targets are great for zeroing, with some offering a little reactivity as well.\u00a0 Steel targets are fantastic for shooter response, but mostly gives hit\/miss response with little chance for after action diagnosis and can be a safety hazard at short range. Infinite Defense<\/a> is producing a line of reactive rubber targets that advertise a shockingly long lifespan. Do the Infinity Targets<\/a> hold up as promised?\u00a0 Read on.<\/p>\nTech Specs<\/h4>\n\nMade in the USA<\/li>\nManufactured from recycled, revulcanized rubber.<\/li>\nSelf Healing, up to 100 rounds of .223 per square inch<\/li>\nNo Ricochets<\/li>\nIDPA Target has engraved zones<\/li>\nImpervious to UV, heat, cold, and precipitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe target I received for T&E is the Gen 2 IDPA Infinity Target<\/a>\u00a0with target stand and clamps.<\/p>\nThis is the complete bundle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, I only had one good board for an upright in the shop to insert into the stand, but was able to cut and screw together a couple 2\u00d74 chunks for the other side. Easy \u2019nuff. Would have been even easier if I hadn\u2019t used up all my 1\u00d72 boards the week prior.<\/p>\nThe included clamps are extremely heavy duty. One was strong enough to hold the target up, though you\u2019ll obviously want to use both to keep the target from flapping in the breeze.<\/p>\nThe target stand is made from powder-coated steel. Once the uprights and target are put together, the whole assembly is very stable. I did find that a 5 to 7 mph wind was enough to blow the target over, but the center bar of the stand is a convenient spot to lay a sandbag, log or rock.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>One board will do, two is better.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Infinity Targets come painted white.\u00a0 After you\u2019ve blasted some holes through it, you\u2019re supposed to hit the front with a quick dash of spray paint. In seconds, the target is reset.\u00a0 The \u201czones\u201d of the target are cut into the material itself, so painting over it (again and again) doesn\u2019t obscure the lines you\u2019re scoring with.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Repaint = reset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInterestingly, rubber targets have a decent amount of heat transferred to them by a bullet passing through. More so than a comparable paper target. The \u201chot spot\u201d of an impact is visible through a thermal optic for quite a while, which made zeroing (and shooting at range) with a thermal optic-equipped rifle quite easy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nIn my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\nOne of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The target I received for T&E is the Gen 2 IDPA Infinity Target<\/a>\u00a0with target stand and clamps.<\/p>\nThis is the complete bundle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, I only had one good board for an upright in the shop to insert into the stand, but was able to cut and screw together a couple 2\u00d74 chunks for the other side. Easy \u2019nuff. Would have been even easier if I hadn\u2019t used up all my 1\u00d72 boards the week prior.<\/p>\nThe included clamps are extremely heavy duty. One was strong enough to hold the target up, though you\u2019ll obviously want to use both to keep the target from flapping in the breeze.<\/p>\nThe target stand is made from powder-coated steel. Once the uprights and target are put together, the whole assembly is very stable. I did find that a 5 to 7 mph wind was enough to blow the target over, but the center bar of the stand is a convenient spot to lay a sandbag, log or rock.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>One board will do, two is better.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Infinity Targets come painted white.\u00a0 After you\u2019ve blasted some holes through it, you\u2019re supposed to hit the front with a quick dash of spray paint. In seconds, the target is reset.\u00a0 The \u201czones\u201d of the target are cut into the material itself, so painting over it (again and again) doesn\u2019t obscure the lines you\u2019re scoring with.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Repaint = reset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInterestingly, rubber targets have a decent amount of heat transferred to them by a bullet passing through. More so than a comparable paper target. The \u201chot spot\u201d of an impact is visible through a thermal optic for quite a while, which made zeroing (and shooting at range) with a thermal optic-equipped rifle quite easy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nIn my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\nOne of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Unfortunately, I only had one good board for an upright in the shop to insert into the stand, but was able to cut and screw together a couple 2\u00d74 chunks for the other side. Easy \u2019nuff. Would have been even easier if I hadn\u2019t used up all my 1\u00d72 boards the week prior.<\/p>\n
The included clamps are extremely heavy duty. One was strong enough to hold the target up, though you\u2019ll obviously want to use both to keep the target from flapping in the breeze.<\/p>\n
The target stand is made from powder-coated steel. Once the uprights and target are put together, the whole assembly is very stable. I did find that a 5 to 7 mph wind was enough to blow the target over, but the center bar of the stand is a convenient spot to lay a sandbag, log or rock.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>One board will do, two is better.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Infinity Targets come painted white.\u00a0 After you\u2019ve blasted some holes through it, you\u2019re supposed to hit the front with a quick dash of spray paint. In seconds, the target is reset.\u00a0 The \u201czones\u201d of the target are cut into the material itself, so painting over it (again and again) doesn\u2019t obscure the lines you\u2019re scoring with.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Repaint = reset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInterestingly, rubber targets have a decent amount of heat transferred to them by a bullet passing through. More so than a comparable paper target. The \u201chot spot\u201d of an impact is visible through a thermal optic for quite a while, which made zeroing (and shooting at range) with a thermal optic-equipped rifle quite easy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nIn my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\nOne of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Infinity Targets come painted white.\u00a0 After you\u2019ve blasted some holes through it, you\u2019re supposed to hit the front with a quick dash of spray paint. In seconds, the target is reset.\u00a0 The \u201czones\u201d of the target are cut into the material itself, so painting over it (again and again) doesn\u2019t obscure the lines you\u2019re scoring with.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Repaint = reset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInterestingly, rubber targets have a decent amount of heat transferred to them by a bullet passing through. More so than a comparable paper target. The \u201chot spot\u201d of an impact is visible through a thermal optic for quite a while, which made zeroing (and shooting at range) with a thermal optic-equipped rifle quite easy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nIn my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\nOne of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Interestingly, rubber targets have a decent amount of heat transferred to them by a bullet passing through. More so than a comparable paper target. The \u201chot spot\u201d of an impact is visible through a thermal optic for quite a while, which made zeroing (and shooting at range) with a thermal optic-equipped rifle quite easy.<\/p>\n
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<\/noscript><\/p>\nIn my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\nOne of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
In my time at 2nd Ranger BN, most of our targets (inside 100 yards) were cardboard IDPA E-types. A decent portion of each range day involved taking down old targets, evaluating them, and stapling up new targets. Infinity Target eliminates a lot of that admin time. Evaluate what you need to, then splash a little paint up and the target is ready for the next shooter or drill.<\/p>\n
One of my favorite training drills (sometimes called multidrill or IQ drill) involves stencil spray painting various shapes, of various colors, with various numbers inside them.\u00a0 A command would be given for \u201cgreen,\u201d or \u201codd numbers,\u201d or \u201csquares.\u201d \u00a0Shooting is the easy part, as this drill really engages the mind. This is especially true as the commands get increasingly complex, calling for \u201cprime numbers\u201d or \u201cright angles.\u201d \u00a0The Infinity Target presents an excellent base for drills like this, meaning with a can of spray paint (or large sharpie marker) and a little imagination, the Infinity Target can be nearly anything you want it to be.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript><\/p>\nI had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\nThe one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\nSo, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
I had my kids running through this drill with a couple of .22s. I love watching them push their boundaries skill-wise, and having a target with easy visual feedback and no minimum safe distance makes for an excellent training aid.<\/p>\n
The one big caveat with using Infinity Targets: don\u2019t use hollow points. It makes sense right? A target that is designed to use its rubber attributes to stretch around the bullet, then shrink back down to close the hole, can\u2019t really do that when a small chunk of the target is embedded in the tip of the projectile, flying downrange somewhere.<\/p>\n
So, I didn\u2019t use hollow points or slugs. I did notice a few rounds caused larger permanent holes than others though. As Infinite Defense mentions, the more pointed the tip of the projectile, the better. A flat faced wadcutter is going to cause more damage than a ball round. Of course, larger diameter rounds would naturally cause a larger hole as well, so .308 Winchester is going to get less rounds per inch than .223 Remington over the course of the target\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Backside of the target. no blowouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How long is that lifespan?\u00a0 Infinite Defense advertises around 7,000 rounds or around $3,500 worth<\/strong> of .223 as per Ammo To Go\u2019s<\/a> lowest listed prices today. ID specifies that the targets will handle 110 rounds of .223 per square inch. Law Enforcement testing actually exceeded this number, so ID dialed it back a touch to be on the conservative side.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>A few mags of \u201cready-up\u2019s\u201d in the same spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\nA single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
There\u2019s really only so much you can say about a target.\u00a0 I\u2019m dumping rounds into this thing, but the damage isn\u2019t adding up as fast as I expected it.\u00a0 A quick shot of whatever old spray paint I have laying around gets it ready for the next volley. Seven thousand rounds on one target is quite a bit, and it\u2019s gonna be years before I totally trash this thing. If I buy a couple more, I\u2019ve got a complete range setup for one hell of a long time.<\/p>\n
A single IDPA style target from Infinite Defense runs $129<\/a>, and comes with a pair of the heavy duty clamps. For $184, you get the target, clamps, and the powdercoated steel target stand.<\/a>\u00a0 Infinite Defense also has a pretty wide variety of other targets, including animals (crow<\/a>, deer<\/a>, bear<\/a>, coyote<\/a>), tactical targets (human sillhouette<\/a>, USPSA<\/a>, torso with guts<\/a>), and traditional circular gongs<\/a>.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
I\u2019m not sure about you, but I\u2019ll be using paper and steel targets a lot less now. Check out Infinity Targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nRead more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read more articles and reviews by\u00a0Jens \u201cRex Nanorum\u201d Hammer <\/a>or follow him on Instagram @rexnanorum.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCheck out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Check out<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ammo To Go,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>the ammunition retail sponsor of TTAG. Get your bulk and quality ammo for a bargain by visiting their<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>site<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nEditor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Editor\u2019s Note: All product and gun reviews are performed independently and product mentions made based on the quality of the product and value of interest to gun owners. We offer links to mentioned products as a convenience to readers interested in learning more about each product, as well as to provide a fast, easy way to purchase that item if desired. Please note when you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission to help support the costs of operating our site and keeping it free for our visitors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nNext Post Coming Soon…\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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