PART 2: Same aim point, many ranges - practice 100 to 500 yards in one room
Can one target shape train many distances and produce reliable midrange skill?
LaserHIT does not present itself as a coach or firearms instructor - we draw on the expertise of professional trainers and course authors and gratefully acknowledge the methods they share. Using the same target geometry at multiple scales is a proven way to practice transitions and preserve point-of-aim geometry across distances, and LaserHIT BlackSteel Advanced makes this simple with 1:1 to 1:100 scaling plus precise per-shot placement and group outputs. The selected, trusted practices below are compact and repeatable - designed to test optics, confirm zero behavior, and measure shooter consistency across simulated 100 to 500 yard engagements.
Practice 1: Walk-back drill, progressive distance accuracy check
What it is:
Start at the near simulated distance and progress back in preset scale steps, firing a fixed string at each scale to test point-of-impact consistency as effective range increases. This reveals parallax, optic consistency, and hold effects as geometry changes.
How to run it with BlackSteel Advanced:
Use LaserHIT Long range multiple distances target set, fire 5 to 10 shots at each scaled target, save the results, and compare placement's accuracy and groups. We are using the identical target shapes so the aim point geometry remains constant while the effective range changes. Analyze whether hit placements shift with scale and whether groups widen.
Practice 2: Designated target 1-2-3 transition drill
What it is:
Engage identical targets assigned to different simulated ranges in a sequence such as 1 at A, 2 at B, 3 at C - this forces fast transitions while demanding accountable hits at multiple yardages.
How to run it with BlackSteel Advanced:
Place LaserHIT Long range target set. Define the engagement order and run the sequence. After the run review per-target groups and impact placements to determine whether transitions introduce systematic offsets or whether a given optic/magnification causes bias.
Practice 3: 5-5-5 or 10x grouped transition test
What it is:
Fire fixed groups at the same point of aim on identical targets presented at multiple simulated distances, then compare group centroids and diameters across distances to evaluate optic performance and consistency.
How to run it with BlackSteel Advanced:
Present identical target shapes at multiple scales, fire the same AIM point group at each, and record group size and accuracy in MOA or inches. If accuracy moves with range, check parallax and magnification; if accuracy is steady but groups size grow, focus on position rebuild and human factors.
Practice 4: Walk-back dot or aim-small progressive stress drill
What it is
Use a grid of small identical aiming points printed at different scales, and engage sequentially from near to far - this embodies the “aim small, miss small” principle across distances.
How to run it with BlackSteel Advanced:
Use Target Settings: Custom (iOS) and assigne the target original size. Configure a dot grid at several scales, engage each dot in order, and use accuracy and hit placement outputs to evaluate natural point of aim and rebuild consistency under progressive stress.
Recommended BlackSteel presets and notes — Use B3 / USPSA style targets for consistent geometry - convenient scale presets include variety of targets in range from 100 to 500 yards, adjusted to your indoor firing line - firing line range from 10 ft to 8 yd suits most small spaces - shots per station commonly 5 or 10 depending on test depth - record units in MOA and inches for coach translation and enable group and windage-elevation overlays - save screenshots for deeper analysis.
How to present and interpret results
Compare accuracy results across scales to detect optic or hold inconsistencies — if accuracy shift systematically with range check parallax, magnification, or zero; if accuracy remain consistent and groups widen, investigate position rebuild, breathing, or trigger technique — change only one variable between tests to isolate cause and measure the effect.
Why it matters
Scaling the same target shape across distances provides a repeatable, coachable method to practice midrange geometry inside limited spaces - it keeps the aim point constant while changing effective range, making it simpler to diagnose optics, zero, and shooter technique.
Special "THANK YOU" to References
Todd Green, Drill: Walkback Drill: https://www.55defense.com/post/2019/11/01/walkback-drill
1-2-3 transition drill: https://www.thearmorylife.com/1-2-3-the-carbine-baseline-drill
5-5-5 or 10x grouped transition test:
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/start-shooting-better-5x5-drill
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/defining-competency-the-5x5-drill
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/shooting-drill-bill-wilsons-5-x-5-skill-test
Aim Small, Miss Small - Athlon Outdoors: https://athlonoutdoors.com/article/aim-small-miss-small/