You only get better by seeing your hits, and targets are how you see them. This is our directory of the brands that make reactive splatter targets, steel, binary exploding targets, paper targets and the stands that hold them – the gear that turns trigger time into real feedback.
Each brand below has a full profile with its lineup, how its targets work and where it sits between value and premium. From a flash of color on a splatter target to a thunderous boom downrange, these are the names that mark your hits.
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What is a reactive target?
A reactive target gives instant feedback when hit – splatter targets flash a bright ring around the hole, steel rings and swings, and binary targets like Tannerite produce a vapor cloud and a boom. They let you confirm hits without walking downrange.
Are exploding targets legal?
The unmixed components are legal to buy in most states, but exploding targets are restricted in some (notably Maryland and California) and banned on most public land, including national forests. Always check your state law and your range rules – see our Tannerite profile for detail.
Splatter, steel or paper targets?
Paper is cheapest and best for measuring groups; splatter targets like Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C show hits at a distance without optics; steel gives reusable, instant audible feedback for thousands of rounds. Most shooters use a mix of all three.
Do I need a target stand?
A stand gets the target to eye level and keeps it steady, which makes hits easier to see and keeps reactive targets up off the ground. Caldwell and others make stands that take cardboard, paper or steel.
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