Description
The Dirty Bird 12×18 silhouette is one of those simple range staples that just makes a practice session smoother. The idea is straightforward: when a bullet passes through, the coating around the hole shreds and exposes a bright white underlayer, so each shot shows up as a splashy white ring against the blue and orange face. That means you can spot your hits from the firing line instead of squinting or hiking downrange after every string. Less downtime, more rounds sent, and a clearer read on how your groups are coming together.
What the Dirty Bird Silhouette Does Well
The humanoid silhouette shape makes this a natural fit for defensive and action pistol practice, and the white splatter really shines when you're working center-mass drills or tracking a group. The high-contrast face is built for reading shot placement at a glance, which is exactly what you want when you're running speed drills or comparing loads. Reviewers consistently point out that the splatter does its job and pops nicely from a distance, though like most paper the finer detail is easiest to see with a spotting scope once you stretch things out past a handful of yards.
Setup and Range Use for the 12×18 Dirty Bird
Each sheet is printed on heavy tagboard, so it holds up to handling and hangs without curling all over the place. The back is non-adhesive, which sounds like a downside but is actually handy: you can staple, clip, or tape it to just about any backer, and because there's no sticker to peel, you can jot notes on the back and stash the target for later reference. A lot of folks keep a roll of painter's tape or a staple gun in the range bag and they're set in seconds. Works equally well on an indoor lane or a backyard-style outdoor setup.
A Practical 50 Pack for Regular Shooters
Buying the Dirty Bird silhouette in a 50 pack is the smart move if you shoot with any regularity. You get a healthy stack for solo practice sessions, plinking with friends, or friendly head-to-head shooting, and the per-target cost lands right around what you'd pay for plain paper without the instant-feedback perk. It's an easy one to keep on hand.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Manufacturer Part Number: 35720
- UPC: 029057357202
- Target Style: Silhouette
- Target Size: 12 x 18 inches
- Material: Heavy Tagboard
- Color: Blue/Orange with White Impact Splatter
- Backing: Non-Adhesive
- Mount Type: Hanging
- Recommended Use: Pistol-Action Shooting, Indoor and Outdoor
- Quantity: 50 Per Package
What’s Included
- 50 Dirty Bird 12×18 silhouette targets
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Dirty Bird splatter effect work?
When a bullet punches through the target, the top coating around the hole tears away and exposes a bright white underlayer. That leaves a jagged white ring around each hit that stands out sharply against the colored face. It lets you see your shots from the firing line instead of walking downrange between strings.
Are these Dirty Bird targets adhesive or do I need to mount them?
They have a non-adhesive back, so you'll want a way to hang them. Staples, clips, or painter's tape all work well on a standard target backer, and plenty of people just keep tape in the range bag. The upside is you can write notes on the back and save your targets for later comparison.
What kind of shooting are the 12×18 silhouette targets best for?
The humanoid silhouette shape makes them a great match for defensive and action pistol practice, including center-mass and group drills. They hold up fine for rimfire and handgun work at typical range distances. For longer range use, a spotting scope helps you pick out the finer hits.
Can I use the Dirty Bird silhouettes indoors and outdoors?
Yes, they're suited to both. The heavy tagboard construction handles handling and hanging without falling apart, and it works on an indoor lane or an outdoor setup just the same. The white splatter reads well in either lighting situation.





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