Half-MOA Standard
Ten shots, one per target
Ten identical numbered targets on one sheet. Ten rounds, one per target, any order. Only caliber, distance and paper size can change; there are no tiers, X-rings or tie-breakers.
Each printed ring diameter equals 0.5 MOA at the selected distance plus one bullet diameter. A hit requires the whole bullet hole to stay inside the ring. Breaking the ring, two holes on one target, or no hole is a miss. Record hits out of ten, for example 8/10.
The fixed asymmetric pattern spans the usable sheet. US Letter, A4, A3 and Tabloid are supported when all ten rings fit with at least one MOA of clear paper between scoring boundaries. Larger paper spreads the targets without scaling their calibrated dimensions. Configurations that do not fit are blocked.
Print at Actual Size / 100%, not Fit to Page, and measure the one-inch verification bar. Caliber and distance are printed in the header, with a QR link to reproduce the settings. Geometry is normalized; conditions and equipment are not. Compare within caliber class and distance band. Overlapping holes cannot reliably prove round count.
Questions about Half-MOA Standard
How do I score the Half-MOA Standard?
Fire ten rounds, one at each numbered target, in any order. Each ring's diameter equals 0.5 MOA at the selected distance plus one bullet diameter. The whole bullet hole must remain inside the ring without breaking its boundary. Two holes or no hole on a target is a miss. Record valid hits out of ten, for example 8/10. There is no X ring or tie-breaker.
Which Half-MOA settings can I change?
Caliber, distance and paper size. The ten scoring rings use the same half-MOA standard. Compare results within caliber class and distance band: the sheet normalizes geometry, not equipment or conditions, and overlapping holes cannot reliably prove round count.
How do I keep the printed target at the correct scale?
Select matching paper in the printer settings and print at Actual Size / 100%, not Fit to Page. Measure the printed verification gauge before use. A screen preview cannot confirm print accuracy. Larger paper changes available layout space, not the calibrated dimensions.
What does the target verification stamp verify?
The verifier checks the printed stamp and its target-generation details. It does not verify printer scale, shot results or round count. Measure the printed gauge to check scale.