DA Targets Reactive Gong Target Mild 6 in. Color-Changing

Description

The DA Targets Reactive Gong Target Mild 6 in. is a swinging polymer gong that gives you a clear read on your shot placement the moment a round passes through. Instead of the ring of steel, you get a bright visual cue: this Mild version reads red between 60 and 80 degrees, and every hit flashes a fluorescent yellow spot that hangs around anywhere from 30 seconds up to a couple minutes depending on how warm it is outside. That makes it dead simple to confirm hits with the naked eye or through a scope, no spotting scope or walk downrange required.

How the DA Targets Mild 6 in. Gong Reacts

The color change is heat activated. As a bullet passes through, the polymer captures the energy and heat and temporarily lights up at the point of impact, then fades back to its base color. That is why DA offers three temperature ranges, and the Mild rating is dialed in for 60 to 80 degree conditions, which covers a lot of typical range days. If you shoot outside that window the target still reacts and self-heals, you just may not get the same crisp color pop. It works best with rimfire and pistol loads, though it handles rifle calibers too.

Built to Soak Up Round After Round

This is a self-healing target, so bullet holes seal right back up and the gong keeps its shape through hundreds and even thousands of rounds. DA has run over a thousand rounds of 9mm through a 6-inch gong with plenty of life left. The polymer is lightweight and weatherproof, so it holds up to sun, rain, and temperature swings without cracking. For the longest life, stick with full metal jacket or ball ammo and steer clear of hollow points, wadcutters, and blunt-faced bullets that chew up the material faster. One thing worth knowing: the material is UV sensitive and can fade over time, so store it indoors out of direct sun when you are done. Even if the color dulls, the self-healing and color-change functions keep working.

Getting the DA Targets 6 in. Gong Set Up

Setup is about as easy as it gets. The gong comes with an integral strap, so you staple or screw it to a standard 2×4 and let it swing freely. Being a fraction of the weight of a steel plate rack, you can pack it in, hang it at whatever distance suits your drill, and get to work without hauling heavy gear around.