Description
The Birchwood Casey World of Targets Bushwacker is a reactive steel target built for plinking with your .22, and it delivers the kind of feedback that keeps a range session fun. When you connect, the paddle drops and its partner pops up, giving you both the audible ping and visible movement that make steel so satisfying to shoot. It's rated for .22 rimfire rifles and .22 handguns, so whether you're teaching a new shooter or just burning through a brick of ammo, this thing earns its keep.
The paddles are cut from AR400 steel, the same tough abrasion-resistant plate that stands up to rimfire impacts year after year. Birchwood Casey has been in the target business since 1948, and the Bushwacker reflects that experience: it's made in the USA and designed to shrug off repeated hits without needing babysitting between sessions.
What Sets the Bushwacker Apart
The big draw here is the self-resetting action. There are no strings, no pulleys, and no gadgetry to fuss with. Each paddle simply flips the next one into position, so you keep shooting instead of walking downrange to reset. That alternating design also builds better habits, since you're forced to reacquire your aim between shots rather than dumping rounds at one spot.
Setting Up the Bushwacker
Assembly takes seconds and needs zero tools. It comes apart just as easily, which makes it a natural fit for tossing in the truck and heading out to a spot on public land or a buddy's back forty. The lightweight, portable build means you're not wrestling a heavy stand around, and setup on flat ground is about as simple as it gets. A quick tip from folks who use these often: bring a couple of tent stakes or something to anchor it if you're shooting on soft ground, since that keeps it steady shot after shot.
For anyone who wants low-cost, high-repetition trigger time with a .22, the Bushwacker hits the sweet spot between simple and genuinely fun.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Model: World of Targets Bushwacker
- Manufacturer Part Number: 47522
- UPC: 029057475227
- Target Type: Alternating pop-up, self-resetting
- Rated Caliber: .22 rimfire rifle and .22 handgun
- Paddle Material: AR400 steel
- Paddle Size: 4 inch
- Steel Thickness: 1/4 inch
- Setup: Tool-less, no strings or pulleys
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- Birchwood Casey Bushwacker rimfire steel target
- All parts and hardware for assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers can I shoot at the Bushwacker?
The Bushwacker is rated for .22 rimfire rifles and .22 handguns. It's built specifically for rimfire, so stick to .22 LR and similar rimfire loads rather than centerfire calibers. Using heavier rounds than it's designed for can damage the paddles and cut its life short.
Does the Bushwacker reset itself after I hit it?
Yes, that's the whole idea. When you hit a paddle it drops and the alternating paddle pops up, so the target resets on its own with no strings or pulleys. You just keep shooting instead of walking downrange between shots.
How hard is it to set up and move?
Setup takes only a minute or two and requires no tools at all. The design is lightweight and portable, so it breaks down just as fast for tossing in the truck. Many folks anchor it with a couple of stakes on soft ground to keep it planted while shooting.
Is the Bushwacker durable enough for regular use?
The paddles are AR400 steel, a tough abrasion-resistant plate that holds up well to repeated rimfire impacts. Kept to the .22 rimfire loads it's rated for, it's built for years of maintenance-free plinking. It's made in the USA by Birchwood Casey, who have been building targets since 1948.





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