Description
The Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird BC-27 is the kind of target that earns a permanent spot in your range bag. It's a standard-size 16.5 by 24 inch humanoid silhouette printed on heavy tagboard, and the whole point is instant feedback. The moment a bullet punches through, the coating around the hole shrivels back to expose a bright underlayer, leaving a splatter ring that stands out sharp against the blue and orange face. You can call your shots and read your groups from behind the bench instead of hiking downrange after every string.
What the Dirty Bird BC-27 Does Well at the Range
That splatter effect is the real selling point. On a plain paper target, small-caliber holes disappear into the background past 15 or 20 yards, and you end up squinting through a spotting scope or walking out to check. The Dirty Bird lights up each impact so it's easy to spot from the line, which means less downtime and more rounds sent. It works just as well indoors as it does out in the sun, and it's a solid pick for pistol drills, sighting in optics, and general marksmanship practice.
Setting Up Your Dirty Bird Silhouette Target
The back is non-adhesive, so you're not fighting sticker residue or peeling backing. Staple it to a target stand, clip it to a cardboard backer, or hang it from a hook or nail. A couple of binder clips do the trick if you're improvising. Because there's no adhesive, folks often jot the date, load, and distance right on the target and file it away to track progress over time.
Why the 3-Pack Makes Sense
You get three full-size silhouettes in this pack, enough for a full range session or to split across a couple of trips. The tagboard is thick enough to hang flat and hold up through a decent volume of rounds before it starts looking chewed up. For anyone who runs pistol practice regularly, keeping a few of these on hand beats settling for hard-to-read paper every time out.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Model: Dirty Bird
- Product Type: Silhouette Target
- Style: BC-27 Silhouette
- Target Size: 16.5" x 24"
- Color: Blue / Orange with splatter reveal
- Material: Heavy tagboard
- Mount Type: Hanging, non-adhesive back
- Quantity: 3-Pack
- Manufacturer Part Number: BC-35753
- UPC: 029057357530
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 lbs
What’s Included
- 3 Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird BC-27 silhouette targets (16.5" x 24")
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Dirty Bird BC-27 targets show your shots?
When a bullet passes through, the coating around the hole peels back to reveal a bright underlayer, leaving a high-contrast splatter ring around each impact. That ring makes it easy to spot hits from the firing line without walking downrange. It's especially handy for reading tight groups and calling shots quickly.
Can I use the Dirty Bird BC-27 silhouette indoors and outdoors?
Yes, these targets are built for both indoor ranges and outdoor use. The blue and orange contrast reads well under indoor lighting and in daylight alike. They're a good fit for pistol drills, sighting in optics, and general marksmanship work.
How do I hang these targets since the back isn't adhesive?
The non-adhesive back means you can mount them however works best for your setup. Staple them to a target stand, clip them to a cardboard backer with binder clips, or hang them from a hook or nail. A lot of folks like that there's no sticky backing to deal with, so you can write notes on the target and save it afterward.
How many targets come in the pack and what size are they?
This pack includes three full-size BC-27 silhouettes, each measuring 16.5 by 24 inches. That's enough for a solid range session or to spread across a couple of trips. The heavy tagboard holds up well and hangs flat on a stand.




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