Popper 42"
42″ Popper Steel Target System — SR500 Rifle-Rated
The 42″ Popper Steel Target System from Defense Targets is built to last and built to respond. The popper’s 42″ tall strike face is cut from 3/8″ SR500 rifle-rated steel for long service life and crisp impact feedback. A heavy-duty steel base with stake holes keeps the system planted, while the reactive design rings on a good shot and falls on a better shot.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target Type | Reactive 42″ popper steel target system |
| Strike Face Material | 3/8″ SR500 Rifle-Rated Steel |
| Strike Face Height | 42″ tall popper profile |
| Base Type | Heavy-duty steel base with stake holes |
| Construction | All major components made of steel |
| Reactive Action | Rings on impact, falls when adequately hit |
| Hardware Included | All necessary hardware included (no lumber required) |
| Finish | Ships unpainted (ready for your preferred coating) |
| Patent | Patent Pending |
Reactive Feedback That Tests Your Skills
The popper gives you more than just a “ping.” A solid hit produces an audible ring, and a decisive shot drops the target, giving you instant confirmation that you made the shot that mattered. That true reactive response makes the 42″ Popper a powerful tool for accuracy work, transition drills, and stage design.
Heavy-Duty Base With Stake Holes
The structure is built from heavy-duty steel with a solid base design that resists tipping and shifting. Stake holes in the base let you pin the popper to the ground for an extra-sure stance, so you can focus on running drills instead of chasing a wandering target downrange.
SR500 Steel For Long-Term Use
The 3/8″ SR500 strike face is designed to handle repeated rifle and handgun impacts when used at appropriate distances. SR500 offers higher hardness than standard AR500, helping the target resist pitting and deformation so it stays flatter and more predictable over time.
Perfect For
- Competitive stages that call for full-height reactive poppers
- Accuracy drills where “hit vs. knockdown” matters
- Tactical and defensive courses that rely on reactive steel
- Home ranges and private land where you want a rugged, standalone popper