Zielscheibe Din A4 Jun 2026

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 "DIN A4" designation comes from the German Institute for Standardization ( Deutsches Institut für Normung ) and has become the international ISO 216 standard . For shooters, this format offers several unique advantages: zielscheibe din a4

| 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). | For shooters who demand extreme precision beyond 25