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The Birchwood Casey .22 Rimfire Dueling Tree is one of those targets that keeps you at the range way longer than you planned. Four steel paddles sit along a single upright post, and when you hit one it swings from your side over to the other, giving you sound and motion you can read instantly. No pulling cords, no walking downrange to reset bottles, no springs to fuss with. You aim, you shoot, the paddle moves, and you go again.
The paddles run 3.5 inches across and wear bright orange Target Spots against a yellow finish, so they pop even in flat light or toward the end of the day. The post carries a forward cant on purpose, which helps direct any splatter down toward the ground and keeps the action consistent. It's rated for .22 rimfire rifles and handguns, and the frame is stout enough to shrug off plenty of range time. Setup takes no tools at all, and the whole thing packs into a molded carry case for the trip home.
This is a favorite for head-to-head plinking. Set it up with a friend, each of you take a side, and race to swing all the paddles over to the other guy. It's also a sneaky-good training tool. Because the tree rewards clean hits and follow-through, it teaches you to trust your sights and listen for the ding instead of chasing the paddle with your eyes. Clubs run these at 50 yards for rifle work and closer in for handgun.
One tip from folks who shoot these a lot: the tree works best when it sits close to vertical on the level ground, so a flat, firm spot makes the paddles swing freely and reset clean. A can of bright marking paint in your range bag lets you touch up the spots whenever they start to fade. Treat it right and this thing will outlast a whole lot of ammo.
It's built for .22 rimfire rifles and handguns, which is where it shines. The paddles are sized and weighted so a .22 round delivers enough energy to swing them clean while giving you that satisfying steel ding. Keep it to rimfire and it'll hold up for a long time.
No tools needed. The post sets into the base and the paddles drop into place, so you're ready to shoot in a couple of minutes. When you're done, everything breaks down into the included molded carry case for the drive home.
There's no single right answer, but a lot of folks run it around 25 yards for handguns and out to 50 yards for rifles. Start closer to get a feel for the swing, then push the distance as your groups tighten up.
Nine times out of ten it comes down to how the tree is standing. These work best when the post sits close to vertical on firm, level ground, so pick a flat spot and make sure the base is settled. If the ground is soft or uneven, leveling it out lets the paddles swing freely from side to side.
| UPC | 029057474213 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 47421 |
| Mount Type | Standing |
| Product Type | Spinner |
| Quantity | 1 Stand/4 Targets |
| Style | Silhouette |
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