Comments on: Soldiers and Marines Test Talladega Targets

By: Guy

Guy — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:08:28 +0000

Match fees would have to rise considerably to justifie the cost for most ranges.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:04:51 +0000

I have used a couple of these systems here in Oz.

Calibration is an issue. If the system is not kept tightly calibrated then it is just another expensive toy that will provide little or even erroneous feedback to users.

It used to get VERY interesting during the transition from the 7.62 NATO L1A1 to the 5.56 x45 Steyr AUG, if the correct cartridge was not selected on the “brain”.

If set up correctly and if the user stations have their local printer attached, it is a very good tool for training as you can log all of the targets electronically as well as providing a paper copy for the firer to keep in a personal shooter’s log.

By: Richard Whiting

Richard Whiting — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 02:30:42 +0000

Kudos to Mark Johnson for the foresight that brought this range into the 21st Century. Once competitors across this Nation visit and get to shoot on these targets, the face of Highpower and Pistol Competition will change forever…and for the betterment of these shooting sports.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:27:33 +0000

Our club is now using electronic target system for 600/1000 yard matches and it speeds up time and is very nice. I have shot 2x now using the electronic type system and it is fantastic

By: Sam S

Sam S — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:57:23 +0000

Electronic targets will definately aid rapid fire strings.
No more pit duty either.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:26:43 +0000

Looks like a great system.

What I’d like to know though, is who’s going to teach these guys about safety glasses? That poor guy at the end of the video kept getting hot gas and probably oil into his eye. Kept having to blink a bunch of times before he could shoot again. Wonder what he’ll think when a piece of metal or unburnt powder gets lodged in his eyeball?

Editor: I had the same concern, watching the video. Despite all the advances in robotics and medical science still don’t have any drop-in replacements for the Mark I eyeball system.