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The Caldwell AR500 Prairie Dog Auto Reset Popper brings some life to your range day with a target that talks back. The plate is cut into a prairie dog silhouette from AR500 hardened steel, so it takes a beating and keeps its shape shot after shot. Land a solid hit and the target falls backward, then the built-in reset spring snaps it right back up and ready for the next round. No downrange trips, no fussing with strings and hooks, just steady trigger time.
The bright yellow finish makes the plate easy to pick up in your sights, whether you are running iron sights across a field or dialing in a scope. It comes as a complete kit with a free-standing frame and ground stakes, and the base sits about 7 inches off the ground to give the plate room to swing and reset cleanly. Stake it down on flat dirt and you have a stable setup in a couple of minutes. You will need a few common wrenches to bolt the legs and hinge together, but assembly is straightforward.
AR500 steel is built to shrug off thousands of rounds, but getting the most life out of it comes down to sensible loads and distance. For the longest lifespan, stick to impact velocities of 3,000 fps or below and impact energies of 3,500 ft-lbs or less. As with any steel, keep centerfire rifle work at 100 yards or more and pistol work no closer than 10 yards, and steer clear of steel-core, green tip, or armor-piercing ammo that can chew up the plate.
The self-resetting action is what makes this one a keeper. Kids and new shooters get instant feedback with that satisfying clang and flop, and seasoned folks love running fast strings without breaking rhythm. Toss it in the truck, set it up on the back forty or at your local range, and let the prairie dog have it. Eye and ear protection are a must anytime you shoot steel, so gear up and enjoy.
When you hit the target with a bullet, the plate falls backward and an integrated reset spring pops it right back up into position. That means you get instant feedback and continuous shooting without walking downrange to reset anything. It is a simple mechanical design with nothing to wire up or replace after each hit.
AR500 is rated for rifle use and handles pistol and centerfire rifle rounds well when you stay within the recommended limits of 3,000 fps and 3,500 ft-lbs of impact energy. Avoid steel-core, green tip, or armor-piercing ammunition, since those can damage the plate. Stick to standard lead or jacketed loads and the steel will last for thousands of rounds.
For centerfire rifles, a minimum of 100 yards is the standard rule to keep fragments low-energy and protect the steel. For pistol calibers, keep it no closer than 10 yards, and rimfire like .22 LR can be shot a bit closer. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting steel, no matter the distance.
Yes, it ships as a complete kit with the AR500 prairie dog plate, a free-standing frame, and ground stakes. You will need a couple of common wrenches to bolt the legs and hinge together, though those are not included. Once assembled and staked down on level ground, you are ready to shoot.
| UPC | 661120265634 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1178561 |
| Length | 23.8000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | AR500 Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 18.91 |
| Style | Popper |
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