Geometric target types
A bullseye uses concentric circles. A circle or square provides one boundary, a diamond changes visual orientation, and a crosshair marks a centre without a large filled area. Dot grids and multi-dot layouts repeat identical references; multi-bull repeats smaller concentric targets. A grid helps read position, while bullseye + grid combines both conventions.
These are geometric descriptions, not recommendations for a discipline or distance.
ISO 216 paper sizes
The A series is defined by ISO 216. The generator includes A4 at 210 × 297 mm, A3 at 297 × 420 mm, A2 at 420 × 594 mm, A1 at 594 × 841 mm and A0 at 841 × 1189 mm. The standard defines trimmed paper sizes; it does not state what a particular range uses.
US Letter is 215.9 × 279.4 mm and is not part of the A series. Custom sizes are useful only when the physical paper and printer support them.
Orientation and margins
Landscape swaps width and height; it does not change drawing scale. Margins define the generator’s drawing area, while the physical printable area depends on the printer. Moderate margins help prevent clipping on devices that cannot print to the sheet edge.
Print at 100% / Actual Size
“Fit to page”, “Shrink” and similar options can alter every dimension. Select 100% or Actual Size for a millimetre-based document. Browser print headers and footers can also consume space, so disable them in the print dialog when present.
Why a physical marker matters
A stated 100 mm line and a 50 × 50 mm square can be measured after printing. If they are wrong, the other elements are not at the designed scale either. This physical check is more reliable than assuming the print dialog preserved scale.
Document fields and vector output
Title, name, date, series and notes are optional. You need not enter personal data; the tool runs locally and sends no target settings to an external service. SVG is vector output, so its circles and lines remain geometric when opened in common vector applications.
Create the document
Open the armedefoc.ro Target Generator, choose the paper you actually have, select a realistic margin and a shape, then include the scale check. Download SVG or use browser printing.
The generator does not request a firearm model, caliber, ammunition or ballistic correction.
Choosing a useful shape
More marks do not automatically make a better sheet. A circle, square or diamond keeps attention on one reference. Multi-dot and multi-bull layouts separate several references on one page, while a grid makes position easier to read. Dense lines can reduce clarity, so spacing and line weight should remain proportionate to the paper.
The range operator’s rules take priority. A venue may supply its own targets or restrict paper and target types.
Vector geometry and screenshots
SVG stores circles and lines as coordinates rather than a fixed pixel grid. The drawing therefore remains crisp across supported paper sizes when physical dimensions are preserved. A screenshot captures the display at a particular pixel resolution and can be scaled unpredictably by another application.
Keep SVG as the reference file. Browser print-to-PDF is convenient, but it does not remove the need to measure the physical marker.
A short pre-use check
Inspect the preview for clipping, confirm orientation and disable automatic fit or shrink settings. After printing, measure the 100 mm line and 50 × 50 mm square. If either is clearly wrong, return to the print dialog and select 100% or Actual Size.
Finally, confirm that the sheet is acceptable at the range and that optional fields contain no personal information you do not want to retain or share.
Sources and limitations
Always follow the range operator’s rules and use accepted target types.