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Birchwood Casey 3TPR Spring-Loaded Plate Rack, 3x 6″ AR500 Steel

UPC: 888151039670

$204.99

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Description

The Birchwood Casey 3TPR gives you three spring-loaded steel plates on a single folding rack, and the whole point is simple: hit the plate, it drops, then springs right back up on its own. No taping, no stapling, no walking downrange between strings. You just keep shooting, and that steady rhythm of ping-drop-reset is what makes range time genuinely productive instead of a stop-and-go chore.

Each of the three paddles is a 6-inch round cut from 3/8-inch (0.37") AR500 steel, which is the workhorse grade for pistol and rimfire steel. The plates carry a powder-coated finish in high-visibility black and red so you get an instant read on your hits, along with the audible clang that steel is famous for. AR500 runs a Brinell hardness in the 460 to 540 range, meaning the face deflects lead rather than absorbing it, so these plates shrug off thousands of rounds of handgun and .22 practice without pitting out.

What Sets the 3TPR Apart on Range Day

Three targets in a row is a format built for transitions. Work left to right, run controlled pairs, practice your draw and splits, or set up a friendly race with a buddy to see who clears the rack first. Because every plate resets itself, one person can run drill after drill solo, and a small group can keep the line moving without downtime.

Setting Up and Hauling the 3TPR

The standing frame is freestanding and folds down flat, so it rides easy in a truck bed or trunk and stands up in under a minute once you get where you're going. It's a grab-and-go setup for backyard plinking, a buddy's back forty, or a structured training session at the range.

A quick word on getting the most life out of it: this is a pistol and rimfire rack, so stick with standard handgun rounds and .22 at 10 yards or more, keep centerfire rifle rounds off it, and steer clear of steel-core or green-tip ammo. Do that, wear your eye pro, and these plates will outlast a whole lot of range days.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 3TPR
  • Model: 3 Spring Loaded Self-Resetting Targets Plate Rack
  • UPC: 888151039670
  • Number of Plates: 3
  • Plate Diameter: 6 inches
  • Plate Thickness: 0.37 inch (3/8")
  • Steel Grade: AR500
  • Target Color: Black / Red
  • Finish: Powder Coated
  • Reset Type: Spring-Loaded Self-Resetting
  • Mount Type: Standing / Freestanding Folding Stand
  • Recommended Use: Handgun and Rimfire
  • Portability: Folds flat for transport

What’s Included

  • Birchwood Casey 3TPR plate rack with three 6" AR500 steel target plates
  • Folding steel target stand

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the self-resetting feature on the 3TPR plate rack work?

Each of the three plates sits on a spring-loaded paddle. When you hit a plate it swings down, then the spring pops it right back up into the ready position on its own. That means you can run string after string without ever walking downrange to reset your targets.

What can I shoot at the Birchwood Casey 3TPR?

This is a pistol and rimfire rack built around 3/8-inch AR500 steel, so standard handgun calibers like 9mm, .40, and .45, plus .22 LR, are right at home. Keep centerfire rifle rounds off it, since rifle velocities will damage handgun-rated steel, and avoid steel-core, armor-piercing, or green-tip ammo entirely.

How far back should I stand from the 3TPR?

For standard handgun and .22 rimfire rounds, 10 yards is the common minimum for AR500 steel, and bumping out to 15 yards for hotter loads like magnums adds a little margin. Always wear eye protection since steel can throw the occasional fragment, and make sure the rack is set up on stable ground.

Is the 3TPR rack easy to move and store?

Yes, the standing frame is freestanding and folds down flat, so it packs into a truck bed or trunk without much fuss. Setup takes under a minute once you're on site, which makes it a solid grab-and-go option for backyard sessions or range trips.

Additional information

UPC

888151039670

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

3TPR

Mount Type

Standing

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