Our recommendation for most shooters is to purchase our 3/8" AR550 "Reduced" paddles. These paddles are rated for center fire pistols (like 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP) and are also rated for light carbines (556/223, 300 BLK, 7.62x39, 5.45x39). This is the most versatile paddle. Note: It will not work with 22LR as it is too heavy. If you shoot mostly bolt action rifles in heavier calibers, we would recommend also grabbing the 1/2" AR550 308 paddles.

If you mostly shoot 308 or 6.5CM, these are the paddles for you

MAYBE. This completely depends on the caliber. 10mm? Probably. 115 Grain 9mm? Probably not. The 308 paddles are much heavier to work well with the added energy a 308 dishes out. For this reason, smaller calibers will struggle to turn them, even at closer distances

Yes, at distances of 200 yards and further. Closer distance use is violent on the smaller paddles. They will take it for a long time, but it does introduce more wear and tear on the system. If you use 308 on the 3/8" AR550 paddles, you could find the lifespan of the paddles. We recommend using the 1/2" Paddles for all your larger rifle situations.

Believe it or not...YES! The Rifle Dueling Tree with our 1/2" AR550 paddles is currently rated for UP TO 300 PRC at 200 yards. There are some important considerations when doing this: Only use match grade ammunition or ballistic tip ammo and BE CERTAIN your ammo is 3,000 FPS or LESS at the muzzle! For every 100 FPS over 3,000 FPS, you MUST add 25 yards and test your ammo against the steel. Faster rounds that are soft or hollow point from calibers like 300 WM will cause minor pitting on the steel if you do not adhere to our requirements. But, rest assured, if you follow our requirements, you can use your long action magnum on this Dueling Tree without fear of destroying it.

All our steel targets are manufactured right here in Pennsylvania. Since the beginning we have been manufacturing our products right here to exacting standards. No Chinese steel, no questionable processes or procedures. Only the best for your range and training.

No. The “armor” we use for the strike plates (actual target impact plates) is made from a proprietary material that is manufactured in Sweden. this is the best material we have found in the world. We were largely dissatisfied with the QC of American made strike plates and had too many issues with quality control. Eventually we hope a US manufacturer creates a material that is as available and as stringent as our Swedish plate. For now, this is the best material to service our customers. US Manufactured AR500 and AR550 is used in areas that are NOT main strike plates. Some examples of this are the Rifle Dueling Tree Shields, Plate Rack Shields, Arachnid front shield and hostage brackets.

We source all other raw materials like our mild steel and AR500 steel from domestic mills. SOME hardware will unfortunately come from overseas as there are no US counterparts available at this time. We do NOT use Chinese mild steel or AR500 steel in any circumstances in any of our systems.

Maybe. Just in case, be sure not to eat the paint or lick the target before or after you’ve shot it. If you are just curious, led tastes horrible and will probably cause mental damage. If you have done it once you are likely to do it again. Handle at your own risk, if you choose, you may wear an industry grade hazmat suit and gas mask with a HEPA filter and good luck charm on your wrist. For more information visit https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65