| Limitation | Detail | |------------|--------| | | A4 at 50 m is ~1.2° visual angle – difficult for iron sights. | | Paper tears easily | High-power pistol or rifle at close range shreds 80 g/m² paper. | | No wind resistance | Outdoor use requires stapling all four edges. | | Not waterproof | Rain destroys printable targets (requires plastic sleeve or laminated targets). | | Ink cost | Frequent printing of full-color bullseyes can exceed cost of bulk commercial targets. | | Not competition-legal | Official matches require standardized, non-printed, certified targets (e.g., ISSF, IDPA, IPSC). |
: Always select "Actual Size" or "100% Scale" in the print menu. Choosing "Fit to Page" can shrink the target by a few millimeters, which invalidates the official scoring dimensions. zielscheibe din a4
| Design Name | Rings | Bullseye Ø | Outer ring Ø | Purpose | |-------------|-------|------------|---------------|---------| | B-40 (A4) | 5 | 20 mm | 160 mm | Handgun/airgun precision | | ISSF 10m Air Rifle/Pistol (scaled to A4) | 10 | 10.4 mm (approx) | 180 mm | Olympic-style training | | Simple 5-ring | 5 | 25 mm | 150 mm | General plinking, kids | | Silhouette A4 | Variable | N/A | Full figure | Tactical/defensive training | | Zeroing grid (1 cm squares) | None | Crosshair | Full page | Scope/sight calibration | | Limitation | Detail | |------------|--------| | |
(e.g., "Dot Torture" or transition targets) Recreational designs (e.g., games or animal silhouettes) | | Not waterproof | Rain destroys printable
For shooters who demand extreme precision beyond 25 meters, A4 is too small. But for the vast majority of recreational, training, and plinking scenarios – especially with airguns and handguns – the A4 target is the unsung hero of European shooting sports. Its simplicity ensures it will remain relevant for decades, even as electronic targets and apps evolve.
The primary appeal of the A4 target is its . Unlike specialized competition targets that must be purchased from sporting goods stores, an A4 target can be downloaded as a PDF and printed instantly. This allows shooters to: