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Anyone who has shot steel at distance knows the frustration of not being sure you connected. The clang takes a beat to reach you, the wind eats it, or you're running a light .22 that barely whispers on impact. The Hornady HIT Target Impact Indicator solves that by giving you a clear visual signal the moment your bullet lands. It's a compact unit, roughly the size of a ping-pong ball, that mounts to your target stand and lights up when it senses the strike.
Inside is a sensitive accelerometer that picks up the vibration of the bullet hitting the steel. That triggers a bank of ultra-bright red LEDs that flash the letters H-I-T in Morse code, so you get a distinct, unmistakable pattern instead of a random blink. The light is bright enough to read with the naked eye out past 1,000 yards in good conditions, and testers have found it plenty visible even in harsh, full-sun daylight at a few hundred yards.
Sound is slow and unreliable at long range, and target movement or bullet splash can be tough to spot through a mirage-filled scope. Because the HIT Indicator reads the actual vibration of the impact, it works regardless of caliber. It'll trigger off a featherweight rimfire round just as readily as a heavy centerfire bullet, which makes it a genuine asset for both plinkers and serious long-range practice.
Mounting is about as simple as it gets. The included elastic band wraps it right onto the post of your target stand, and a zip tie works too if you want something more permanent. It attaches to the stand rather than the target itself, so it stays out of the line of fire. The unit charges over micro-USB, meaning you can top it off in your truck on the drive out or right there at the range with no fussing over disposable batteries. Toss a couple on your stands and you'll have instant, no-doubt feedback every time you send one.
It mounts to the target stand or support post, not the target itself, which keeps it clear of your bullet's path. The included elastic band wraps it onto the post in seconds, and a zip tie works if you want a more permanent setup. Because it reads the vibration traveling through the stand, it still catches every hit.
It works across calibers thanks to its sensitive accelerometer. It reliably triggers off the light strike of a .22 Long Rifle round and responds just as well to heavier, faster centerfire bullets. That makes it a great fit whether you're plinking rimfire or running long-range centerfire drills.
The ultra-bright red LEDs are visible to the naked eye out past 1,000 yards in good conditions. Real-world testing has shown the flash reads clearly even in bright, full-sun daylight at a few hundred yards. Weather and lighting will affect the range, but it's designed for genuine long-distance confirmation.
It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery that tops off through a micro-USB port. You can charge it in your vehicle on the way to the range or right there on site, so there's no dealing with disposable batteries. That convenience means it's ready to go whenever you are.
| UPC | 090255973006 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 97300 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 8.5000 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.31 |
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