Product Questions

You can find answers to many of the commonly asked product related questions below.  If you would rather speak to someone, please call us any time. We enjoy talking to our customers and answering your questions!

Extreme Reactive Targets

The chart shown shows the attributes of each system. Please contact us if you need help deciding which system is right for you.

Yes, we will offer upgrade kits in our accessory section. If you don’t see the kit listed, contact us and we’ll help you select the right kit to meet your needs.

Yes. Some people prefer the wood post because it requires a direct hit on the circular target area to get any visual or audible feedback. Systems that have a full metal target plate will give some reduced feedback if a shot hits the stem of the target.

The system is designed so bullet fragments and splatter do damage the wood surface. Only direct hits on the post will damage the 2×4. Depending on the bullet pattern, the wood post will take about 50 hits before breaking. An average shooter will typically fire 250-500 rounds before needing to replace the 2×4 section.

No. The counterbalance system uses weight and leverage to reset the target. Each system was photographed with the recommended 2×4 height for that model (between 20” and 25”). One option to raise the height is to place the system on a wood platform or dirt berm to elevate it relative to the shooter.

Our standard and heavy systems are limited to 5.56mm because of the mechanical braces used inside the target system. The rifle grade head assemblies would handle .308 Winchester but the structural braces inside the rocker mechanism would bend from the stress of the higher energy round. The magnum systems use high strength braces to handle the load of the heaver .308 rounds.

We don’t plan on offering this unless it becomes a common request by our customers. The MSRP for a system that would combine the functions of the CT100-S-06 Extreme Reactive Target and the CT101 Extreme Hostage Target would be $579. It would take about 5-8 minutes to change over from one system to the other. Contact us if you are interested in this option.

Our President, Brad Brune, handles our LE accounts and would be happy to help you. Contact him by phone at 859-462-5851 or email at bbrune@challengetargets.com.

Hostage Targets

You can adjust the sail size based on the desired movement and wind conditions but wind speeds/gusts between 10-25 mph work best. Some of the sniper teams that train with our system prefer wind gusts of 5-10 mph because it requires some patience to wait for a clear shot. The system will work with wind gusts up to about 40 mph but you may have to go downrange periodically to reset the rocker mechanism within the guide track.

We highly recommend adding the Pulley Stand accessory to go with our Extreme Hostage Target system. The pulley system lets you control the movement with a rope from up to 100 feet away. This is great for indoor training or range days with no wind.

You can use your own targets. Larger cardboard targets may need to be trimmed to a smaller dimension to reduce the weight but many standard cardboard targets work great with no modification. There are recommended cardboard targets shown at the bottom of the Hostage Target product pages. You can also review our product manual for more information on this subject.

Pivot Stands

No. The system is design to deflect the fragments safely to the ground without deteriorating the 2×4.

The only difference is the size of the legs that support the pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism is the same for both systems. We recommend the Heavy Duty models for LE, private ranges, and competition use. The Standard Duty stands are a great choice for recreational shooters who want a light weight, low cost alternative. Both models are very durable but the HD version will take a lot of abuse.