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There's something satisfying about a steel target that talks back. The Caldwell AR500 33% Pepper Popper falls when you hit it, gives you that loud ring of confirmation, then springs right back upright on its own. No walking downrange between strings, no fiddling with a reset cord. Just keep the rounds coming. It runs on a free-standing frame with an integrated spring, and the whole thing is finished in high-visibility yellow so you can spot it quickly whether you're on a bright day or squinting through your optic.
The popper plate is cut from 3/8-inch through-hardened AR500, the standard steel for rifle-rated targets because of how well it shrugs off repeated hits. Caldwell rates it for impact velocities up to 3,000 fps and impact energy up to 3,500 ft-lbs, and staying inside those numbers is what keeps the face smooth and dimple-free over thousands of rounds. Treat it right and this thing will outlast a lot of your other range gear.
The base of the frame sits about 7 inches off the ground, which gives you clearance and helps direct splatter down and away. The target itself stands roughly 14 inches tall on a 4-inch-wide base, sized as a 33% scale popper that works great for both handgun practice up close and rifle work out at distance. It's a free-standing design, and the included ground stakes lock it in place so it doesn't wander when you're running fast follow-ups. Assembly takes a couple of wrenches to snug up the legs and hinge bolts.
Whether you're drilling transitions, teaching a new shooter the joy of hitting steel, or just plinking on a Saturday, this popper keeps things moving. The auto-reset feature is the real draw here since you're not the one resetting it. Pair it with proper distance for your caliber and quality ammo, and you've got a target that brings genuine interactive fun to just about any centerfire session.
Yes. When a round strikes it, the popper falls backward and the integrated spring pops it right back upright. That means you can keep shooting without walking downrange to reset between hits, which is the whole point of an auto-reset target.
You can. This 33% scale popper works well for centerfire pistol up close and rifle at distance. Caldwell rates the AR500 steel for impact velocities up to 3,000 fps and energy up to 3,500 ft-lbs, so keeping your rounds within those limits protects the target face for the long haul.
For steel, the general rule is a minimum of about 10 yards for handguns and 100 yards for rifles to keep splatter and ricochet risk down. Faster, higher-energy rifle rounds benefit from more distance. Always wear eye protection and check that your ammo stays within the target's rated limits.
Some basic assembly is needed to attach the legs to the base and tighten the hinge bolts on the target. You'll want a couple of wrenches to snug everything down, and they aren't included in the box. Once it's set up with the ground stakes, it stays put and holds steady through your shooting.
| UPC | 661120265627 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1178560 |
| Model | |
| Mount Type | Standing |
| Product Type | AR500 Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 17.015 |
| Style | Popper |
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