Ready-Ship-Target (RST)
Ready-Ship Steel Target System — SR500 Rifle-Rated IPSC
The Ready-Ship Target (RST) from Defense Targets is our most popular SR500 steel target system — built for shooters who want a regulation IPSC strike face, collapsible stand, and all hardware in one ready-to-run package. The 3/8" SR500 rifle-rated strike face measures 9.5" x 20" with a 5.75" wide top, covering the A/B zone and partial C zone for realistic IPSC and USPSA training right out of the box.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target Type | IPSC A/B Zone with Partial C Zone |
| Strike Face Material | 3/8″ SR500 Rifle-Rated Steel |
| Strike Face Dimensions | 9.5″ x 20″ / 5.75″ wide top |
| Stand | Collapsible steel stand — included |
| Lumber Compatibility | 2×4 (steel target) or 1×2 (steel & paper) |
| Hardware Included | All brackets and bolts |
| Hostage Paddle Options | None / Standard Head / T-Box / Credit Card / Triangle |
| Finish | Ships unpainted (field-ready for any coating) |
| Patent | Patent Pending |
Why SR500 Steel?
SR500 is a higher-hardness steel than AR500, purpose-built for steel target applications. The 3/8" SR500 strike face resists pitting, deformation, and cracking through thousands of rifle and pistol rounds — keeping your target safe and performing session after session.
Ready To Run — No Guesswork
Unlike systems that ship without a stand, the RST includes a collapsible steel stand that fits in most vehicles and assembles in seconds. Add your own 2×4 for steel target use or 1×2s for paper and steel combinations. All brackets and bolts are included — just add lumber and go.
Optional Hostage Paddles
Upgrade your RST with a hostage paddle for shoot / no-shoot target discrimination training:
- Standard Head Paddle
- T-Box Hostage Paddle
- Credit Card Hostage Paddle
- Triangle Hostage Paddle
Perfect For
- IPSC & USPSA competition training
- Law enforcement and military qualification
- Multi-gun and 3-gun practice
- Pistol, carbine, and rifle range sessions
- Home range and private land use