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Assembly Guide

4 Page Self-Standing Target Tutorial

What you need

  • 4-page double-sided self-standing target
  • Tape
  • 2–5 minutes
4-Page self-standing target tutorial and what's needed.

Build the flat target

  1. 01

    Lay the 4 pages in order

    Use the bottom-right row/page numbers.

    Step 1 - Assemble the target pages in order. Row and page numbers are in the bottom-right corner of each page. Row and page numbers are in the bottom right-hand of each page of the 4 page printable self-standing paper shooting target.
  2. 02

    Fold on the red dotted lines

    Full length. 4 folds total.

    Step 2 - Fold the paper on the red dotted lines. Fold on the red dotted lines as shown in the image. There are 4 folds in total before taping the 4 pages together. Fold the entire width of the page.
  3. 03

    Tape the bottom row

    Top/bottom edges + middle. Set aside.

    Step 3 - Great, now let's tape the pages together. Let's start with the botom row first. Please ensure you tape the top and bottom edges. The middle can also be taped for extra strength. Great, now you can place the bottom half of the target to the side.
  4. 04

    Build the top row the same way.

    Step 4 - Now, repeat the same process for the top row. Remember to tape the top and bottom edges, and the middle as well.
  5. 05

    Join the rows

    Overlap the bottom row near the base; use the three alignment marks to line it up, then tape the center and both side edges.

    Step 5 - Great, now tape the top row and bottom row together. Use these three markings on the paper to line up the rows properly before taping. Tape the center and left and right edges. Tape the center and left and right edges.

  6. Make it stand

  7. 06

    Tape the first diagonal corner pair

    Flip the target face-down. Tuck one corner inside the opposite L-shaped border (2 pieces of tape recommended) — don't overlap past the L or the remaining corners won't meet.

    Step 6 - Flip the page upside down and tape two diagonal corners together. Place 1 corner of the paper within the L shaped border of the diagonal corner. Place 1 corner of the paper within the L shaped border of the diagonal corner. As shown in this example. As shown in this example. When assembling the 4 page Target, we recommend using 2 pieces of tape for each corner. Here is what the target should look like at this stage.
  8. 07

    Tape the second corner pair

    Let these two corners touch, then tape. It folds into a freestanding, double-sided pyramid.

    Step 7 - Now, please do the same for the other two corners of the paper. Remember to add extra tape for increased durability. Remember to add extra tape for increased durability.

  9. Finish

  10. 08

    Pop out dents

    Pull gently on the corners; reach into the open back to push out any creases.

    Step 8 - Check the target and eliminate any imperfections by pulling on the corners of the target and straightening the edges. Step 8 - Check the target and eliminate any imperfections by pulling on the corners of the target and straightening the edges. If everything looks good, you can finish here. Or you can continue to step 9. Here is a comparison of the 1 page and 4 page targets side by side.
  11. 09

    Lock it down

    Optional

    Fold along the horizontal dashed line and side edges so it holds its stance. Outdoor tip: weigh the open back with rocks/pebbles/twigs (keep a safe distance).

    Step 9 (optional) - fold on the horizontal dashed line and the edges of the target to hold the target firmly in place. Step 9 (optional) - fold on the horizontal dashed line and the edges of the target to hold the target firmly in place. Tip: Place rocks, pebbles, or twigs in the open back of the target to keep it from blowing away in the wind if you are shooting outdoors. Here is an example of the shooting target that was shot with .308. All done.

Done — your large self-standing target is built.

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