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Birchwood Casey Centerfire KYL 3/8″ Steel Targets (7-Piece Set)

UPC: 888151060322

$222.99

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Description

The Know Your Limits game has been humbling good shooters for years, and Birchwood Casey built a clean, ready-to-run version of it here. You start on the 8-inch plate and work your way down through 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, and finally that little 2-inch plate. Hit one, move to the next. Miss, and you're done. It's a simple format that turns dry practice into something you'll want to keep coming back to, especially with a buddy and a little friendly competition on the line.

What Sets the Centerfire KYL Apart

The seven plates are cut from 3/8-inch steel and rated for centerfire loads up to 2,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, so this set holds up to serious rifle and pistol work rather than just rimfire plinking. Each plate wears a powder-coated finish that helps it shrug off weather and shows fresh hits clearly, and they're mounted at a downward angle so bullet splatter deflects toward the ground instead of back at the line. That angled setup is the difference between a target you trust and one you second-guess.

Setting Up the KYL Target Set

The whole thing is built around portability. The standing mount lets you set it up on flat ground in a few minutes, then break it down and load it back in the truck when you're finished. Included hit indicator flags make it easy to confirm your impacts from the firing line, which matters when you're stretching things out to distance and the smaller plates start disappearing into the backstop.

Who Gets the Most Out of It

This one earns its keep for anyone drilling precision fundamentals, whether that's a competitive shooter tuning trigger control or a weekend crew trying to out-shoot each other. Set it close for pistol work or push it out to test a rifle and load at longer range. The graduated sizing means it scales with your skill, and there's always a smaller plate waiting to remind you there's more work to do.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
  • Model: Centerfire KYL
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BC-CF-KYL-38
  • UPC: 888151060322
  • Number of Plates: 7
  • Plate Sizes: 8", 7", 6", 5", 4", 3", 2"
  • Plate Thickness: 3/8"
  • Material: Steel
  • Finish: Powder Coated
  • Max Bullet Energy: 2,000 ft-lbs
  • Mount Type: Standing
  • Design: Portable, angled toward the ground
  • Product Type: Steel Target Set

What’s Included

  • 7 powder-coated steel plates (8", 7", 6", 5", 4", 3", 2")
  • Standing mount
  • Hit indicator flags

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Know Your Limits drill work with this target set?

You start on the largest 8-inch plate and shoot each smaller plate in order, earning a point for every hit. You can stop at any time to keep the points you've banked, but a single miss wipes out your score for the run. It's a straightforward format that rewards knowing exactly when to call it, which is where the name comes from.

What calibers can the Centerfire KYL steel targets handle?

These plates are rated for centerfire rounds up to 2,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy, so they cover most common pistol and rifle loads used for practice. The 3/8-inch steel is a big step up from the thinner 1/4-inch material found on lighter KYL setups, which tends to bend or dish out under repeated centerfire hits. For best plate life, give steel the room it needs and avoid extremely high-velocity magnum loads at close range.

Is the target angled for safe use?

Yes. The plates are designed to sit angled toward the ground, which directs bullet splatter and fragments downward rather than back toward the firing line. That angle also helps you read hits more consistently. As always, pair it with proper eye protection and a sensible minimum distance.

Can I move the Centerfire KYL target set around easily?

It's built to be portable. The standing mount sets up on flat ground in a few minutes and breaks back down for transport, so it fits nicely in a truck bed or SUV for range days. It's a practical option for anyone who doesn't have a permanent target setup.

Additional information

UPC

888151060322

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

CFKYL38

Mount Type

Standing

Shipping Weight

57.0

Model

Product Type

Target

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