KYL — Know Your Limits Targets
Progressively smaller, caliber-corrected circles
KYL targets present a row of progressively smaller circles arranged left to right. Each circle is caliber-corrected and scaled to the exact angular size at your chosen distance. Engage the largest circle first, then work across. The last circle you hit cleanly is your current precision limit in MOA or MIL at that distance.
KYL drills are widely used in NRL22, PRS practice, and general marksmanship training to establish a shooter's reliable hit threshold. 40 calibers, any distance. Free PDF download.
Questions about KYL — Know Your Limits Targets
What is a KYL target?
KYL means Know Your Limits. Engage the circles from largest to smallest. The circles are scaled to the selected angular sizes and distance, with bullet-diameter correction. A clean hit keeps the whole bullet hole inside the circle.
What can I adjust on the printable KYL target?
Choose caliber, distance, angular units, starting size, size step and plate count. The smallest plate must remain larger than zero, and the layout must fit the selected paper without changing its calibrated dimensions.
What is the difference between MOA and MIL?
Both are angular units. Choose the unit used by your scope. One MOA spans 1.047 inches at 100 yards, not exactly one inch; one MIL spans 3.6 inches at 100 yards. The target scale follows the distance entered.
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.