November 9, 2020 Can I shoot THROOM Targets with hollow-points? You can shoot THROOM™ targets up close and safely with hollow-points. Using reactive THROOM™ targets, law enforcement agencies are now able to conduct up-close training exercises with no bullet splatter or ricochet. With hollow-points, wadcutters and semi-wadcutters there is some reduced target life but the trade-off is, bullets pass through THROOM™ targets, so you don’t… Read More
November 9, 2020 Why should I use THROOM™ Ricochet Free Targets? In a nutshell, because they are safer than steel; there is no ricochet or bullet splatter. They are popular at outdoor ranges because bullets pass through THROOM™ targets intact, which makes lead collection much easier. THROOM™ targets make it possible for indoor ranges to shoot reactive targets indoors and they make indoor ranges much easier… Read More
November 9, 2020 Why do KNOCKDOWN™ Series targets cost less than BOUNCEBACK™ Series targets? KNOCKDOWN™ Series Target are roughly half the thickness of BOUNCEBACK™ Series targets because the bullet only needs to knock the target over-center to knock it down. BOUNCEBACK™ Series targets are made thicker because the bullet has to “hang-on” to the thickness of the target a little longer in order to cause its snap-back action. Read More
November 9, 2020 Do the straps break easily on the HANGTUFF Targets? No. The strap is made of the same material as the target. Random hits on the target give you random hits on the strap, so the strap holds up about as well as the target itself. If deliberate attempts are made to “knock” the straps off, of course, it can be done – however, most… Read More
November 9, 2020 Can I melt these targets in an oven to close up the holes? No. The material will not melt. Read More
November 9, 2020 Is there an easy way to get the THROOM™ nuts onto the THROOM™ bolts? Sometimes it’s tough getting the nut started on the bolt; you turn the nut, but the threads don’t grab. The answer is to push or “mash” the nut up against the bolt before you start turning it. This way, the first couple of threads snap onto the bolt, which makes turning the nut up on… Read More
November 9, 2020 How do I get the reset string through those little holes on the KNOCKDOWN base and the KNOCKDOWN™ Target? Lay a portion of the string directly across the hole, push the string completely through the hole using a twig, a paper clip or a toothpick and grab it on the other side. Read More
November 9, 2020 When shooting the KNOCKDOWN™ Target, can I interchange any KNOCKDOWN™ Reactive Target (regardless of size or type) on a KNOCKDOWN Base? Yes. You can switch a 4″ Round target with a Bowling Pin target and then switch that with a Prairie Dog – no problem. All KNOCKDOWN™ Reactive Target targets simply snap into the KNOCKDOWN™ Reactive Target Base. It takes just a few seconds. Read More
November 9, 2020 What type of targets would you suggest for beginning shooters? In several high-use shooting ranges, the 6″ HANGTUFF targets often replace messy clay pigeons and time-consuming air-filled balloons (for .22 and .38 shoots). If you operate a range for kid shoots, you know how difficult it can be to keep a steady supply of clay pigeons, balloons and even paper targets set up on your… Read More
November 9, 2020 Can I use THROOM Targets in my Paintball Shoot? Yes! Use HANGTUFF AND KNOCKDOWN Series Targets. Our BOUNCEBACK™ Series can be shot with paintballs as well but you won’t see quite as much action. Read More