Description
The Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird BC-IPSC target takes the guesswork out of your range session. Every round leaves a bright white halo around the hole the second it lands, so you can spot exactly where your shots are going without squinting or hiking downrange between strings. Against the black and red printed silhouette, that contrast reads clearly whether you're running a bay outdoors or standing at an indoor lane.
What Makes the Dirty Bird Splatter Worth It
The splatter effect is the whole reason this line has a following. On rapid-fire drills, that instant visual feedback is what lets you tighten your groups on the spot instead of guessing and hoping. It's the same reactive tech Birchwood Casey built its reputation on, and here it's paired with the classic IPSC shape used across USPSA and IPSC practice, so what you train on lines up with what you'll see on a match stage.
Sizing and Setup for the 16.5" x 24" Dirty Bird
Each sheet measures 16.5" by 24", giving you a full-size practice surface for realistic drills. The heavy tagboard holds up to plenty of rounds and stays flat when you hang it. These are non-adhesive with a hanging mount format, so you can staple or clip them to your stand quickly. The non-adhesive back also means you can jot notes right on the sheet, then roll it up and save it to track progress over time.
Where These Dirty Bird Targets Earn Their Keep
This is a three-pack, which is handy for a single trip to the range or splitting across a couple of sessions. They shine for handgun work, defensive drills, and any pistol-action shooting where reading your hits fast actually matters. Whether you're a new shooter figuring out your point of aim or a competitor grinding transitions and rapid-fire, these give you honest, at-a-glance feedback every time you press the trigger.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Model: Dirty Bird
- Manufacturer Part Number: 35743
- UPC: 029057357431
- Target Style: BC-IPSC / USPSA Practice
- Target Size: 16.5" x 24"
- Color Scheme: Black and Red
- Splatter Color: White
- Material: Heavy Tagboard
- Backing: Non-Adhesive
- Mount Type: Hanging
- Use: Indoor or Outdoor Range
- Quantity: 3-Pack
- Units per Box: 3 Targets
- Product Type: Paper Target
What’s Included
- 3 Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird BC-IPSC practice targets (16.5" x 24")
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the splatter on the Dirty Bird IPSC target work?
Each bullet leaves a bright white ring of splatter around the hole the instant it hits. That high-contrast mark shows up clearly against the black and red print, so you can see exactly where your shots landed without walking downrange. It's especially useful during rapid-fire strings when you want quick feedback between shots.
Are these Dirty Bird targets good for USPSA and IPSC practice?
Yes. The 16.5" x 24" size follows the classic IPSC silhouette shape used in USPSA and IPSC competition, so your practice lines up with what you'll see on a stage. They're a solid pick for working transitions, rapid-fire, and general pistol drills before match day.
Do the Dirty Bird targets have a sticky back or do I need to hang them?
These have a non-adhesive back and use a hanging mount format, so you'll want to staple or clip them to a target stand or backer. The upside is you can write notes directly on the sheet and save it afterward to track your progress. They work fine at both indoor and outdoor ranges.
Can I shoot these with a rifle or are they pistol only?
The Dirty Bird BC-IPSC target is built around pistol-action shooting and IPSC-style handgun drills, which is where it performs best. The heavy tagboard holds up to plenty of rounds during a session. For dedicated long-range rifle work, Birchwood Casey makes other Dirty Bird sizes geared toward that use.




Reviews
There are no reviews yet.