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There is something satisfying about hitting steel and hearing that ring, and the Birchwood Casey Spring Loaded Popper Target delivers it round after round. The paddle is cut from 3/8" AR500 steel, the same hardened material serious steel shooters trust to shrug off centerfire pistol and rifle hits without pitting or cupping. When you connect, the coffin-shaped paddle rocks back and springs right back up on its own, so you never have to stop shooting or hike downrange to reset.
The whole system is built to be portable and simple. It comes with ground stakes that anchor the standing mount into the dirt at the range, so you can drop it wherever you shoot and get to work. The self-resetting spring action is the real draw here since it keeps your reps tight and gives you honest feedback on every trigger pull. That instant ping and paddle movement tells you exactly when you connected, which is a big step up from squinting at paper.
Birchwood Casey rates this target for centerfire pistol at 10 yards and beyond, shotgun lead shot at 15 yards and beyond, and centerfire rifle at 100 yards and beyond. Sticking to those distances keeps fragmentation heading down into the ground where it belongs. The 3/8" AR500 thickness is the sweet spot a lot of folks land on because it handles all your common handgun calibers with ease while still standing up to rifle work at proper range. Always keep eye protection on when you shoot steel, and skip steel-core or armor-piercing ammo.
The removable paddle makes storage and transport easy, and AR500 being what it is, this thing should give you years of range days. For anyone who is tired of stapling paper and wants a reactive target that keeps the pace up, this popper earns its spot in the range bag.
Yes. The paddle sits on a spring mechanism, so when your round connects it rocks back and pops right back up into position on its own. You get visible movement and an audible ring without ever needing to stop and walk downrange to reset it.
The 3/8" AR500 steel handles common centerfire handgun and rifle calibers, along with shotgun lead shot. Birchwood Casey rates it for centerfire pistol at 10 yards and beyond, shotgun lead shot at 15 yards and beyond, and centerfire rifle at 100 yards and beyond. Steer clear of steel-core or armor-piercing ammo, which can damage the surface.
It uses a standing mount with included ground stakes that anchor it into the dirt. That keeps the target upright and stable while you run your drills, and the whole setup breaks down quickly for transport.
For most shooters, 3/8" AR500 is the go-to thickness because it manages all the common handgun calibers easily while still standing up to rifle work at proper distance. Keep centerfire rifle shots at 100 yards or more and stay under about 3,000 fps at the muzzle to avoid pitting the steel.
| UPC | 888151046876 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S7540 |
| Mount Type | Standing |
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