Thinking about a new target

bearcatter · 09-30-2017, 01:18 PM

I've been thinking that maybe a better target would put more enjoyment into my range trips. Something I can set out and not have to ever reposition it. Jumping Targets makes these out of that supposedly armor AR500 steel, 3/8 inch thick. Either is a little over a foot high. They're rated from .22 up through .357 and .308. It would be nice to have one target work for my 22s and .38s.

https://www.jumpingtargets.com/

This one weighs 8 pounds and rocks when hit. $ 55. :

This one has a square base and a center spinner. 17 pounds, $ 85.

They advertise that you never have to walk downrange again to adjust a target. I still don't know if I'd trust even these to stay put. My local Sportsman's Warehouse carries them, so Ive handled a few.

Terry_P · 09-30-2017, 03:04 PM

I'd probably go with the spinner. My guess is it would be less likely to need re-positioning. I shoot paper so my only real experience is with pop ups in the military.

bearcatter · 10-01-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry_P

I'd probably go with the spinner. My guess is it would be less likely to need re-positioning. I shoot paper so my only real experience is with pop ups in the military.

Never anything but paper? Reactive targets can be a lot of fun. Even just a lineup of old golf balls, or spent shotshells stood up.

RidgeRunner · 10-01-2017, 01:20 PM

I'd go with the spinner because it's heavier. However, I like the dude in the sunglasses.

44s Rock · 10-02-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I'd go with the spinner because it's heavier. However, I like the dude in the sunglasses.

+1

bearcatter · 10-02-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I'd go with the spinner because it's heavier. However, I like the dude in the sunglasses.

The dude is a sticker. Once he got obliterated, I'd replace him with a 1 inch Birchwood Casey Target Spot. The dude has a short life.....

One inch would do on the spinner, too. Just a definite point to aim at.

09-30-2017, 01:18 PM	#1
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 4,021	Thinking about a new target I've been thinking that maybe a better target would put more enjoyment into my range trips. Something I can set out and not have to ever reposition it. Jumping Targets makes these out of that supposedly armor AR500 steel, 3/8 inch thick. Either is a little over a foot high. They're rated from .22 up through .357 and .308. It would be nice to have one target work for my 22s and .38s. https://www.jumpingtargets.com/ This one weighs 8 pounds and rocks when hit. $ 55. : This one has a square base and a center spinner. 17 pounds, $ 85. They advertise that you never have to walk downrange again to adjust a target. I still don't know if I'd trust even these to stay put. My local Sportsman's Warehouse carries them, so Ive handled a few. Last edited by bearcatter; 09-30-2017 at 02:47 PM.

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09-30-2017, 03:04 PM	#2
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,630	I'd probably go with the spinner. My guess is it would be less likely to need re-positioning. I shoot paper so my only real experience is with pop ups in the military.

10-01-2017, 01:20 PM	#4
RidgeRunner Senior Member Joined: Nov 2015 From: Buck Ridge, Georgia Posts: 3,480	I'd go with the spinner because it's heavier. However, I like the dude in the sunglasses.