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28 inch pepper popper with keyhole.
Pepper Popper in fallen position
28 inch pepper popper with keyhole.
Pepper Popper in fallen position
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Description

This 28″ pepper popper is built to official USPSA Mini Popper dimensions for authentic competition training. Made from 3/8″ AR500 steel plate, it’s perfect for serious competitive shooters, USPSA/IPSC practice, and law enforcement qualification courses. Checkout USPSA by clicking here, and for the full competition rulebook, simply click here.

Wind-Resistant Design Features:

  • Strategic Cutouts – Removed steel below scoring zone reduces wind resistance, preventing target blow-over
  • Stable Base System – 9.25″ x 24″ zinc-plated base with four 1/2″ stake holes keeps your pepper popper target firmly anchored
  • Adjustable Reactivity – Bottom adjustment bolt lets you customize target sensitivity and resistance

Technical Specifications:

  • Material: 3/8″ AR500 steel target plate
  • Dimensions: 28″ tall x official USPSA width
  • Base: 9.25″ W x 24″ L zinc-plated steel base
  • Weight: 29 lbs complete system
  • Mounting: Four 1/2″ stake holes included
  • Compatible Calibers: All pistol cartridges, short action rifles up to .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor

Important Notes:

  • Manual reset required after each hit (walk downrange to tip up). For no-reset shooting, see our spring-loaded pepper popper targets.
  • Target ships unpainted, base is zinc-plated for weather resistance
  • Consult our Cartridge Guide for proper distance recommendations
  • Consider our spring-loaded reactive targets for no-reset shooting

Perfect For:

  • USPSA competition training with your 28″ pepper popper
  • IPSC shooting practice
  • Law enforcement qualification courses
  • Military marksmanship training
  • Steel challenge shooting
  • Precision shooting drills

Made in USA – Ships ready to assemble with all mounting hardware.

If you are unsure what thickness you need, please consult our comprehensive Cartridge Guide.

All targets ship unpainted. Base is zinc plated for weather resistance. Shipping price applies to lower 48 only and will ship via the best method. Contact customerservice@shootsteel.com for additional shipping inquiries.

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3/8″AR500 – 28″ Pepper Popper with base

SKU: SS0155
  • Superior Durability - Engineered to outlast and outperform competitor steel targets with heavy-duty construction
  • Official USPSA Standards - 3/8" AR500 steel target meets exact USPSA Mini Popper competition specifications
  • Precision Manufacturing - CNC laser cut for consistent accuracy, proudly Made in USA
  • Weather-Resistant Base - Zinc-plated base (not painted black) provides superior corrosion protection and longevity
$189.99
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Free Shipping*

Free Shipping*

Easy Returns

Easy Returns

Made In USA

Made In USA

Description

This 28″ pepper popper is built to official USPSA Mini Popper dimensions for authentic competition training. Made from 3/8″ AR500 steel plate, it’s perfect for serious competitive shooters, USPSA/IPSC practice, and law enforcement qualification courses. Checkout USPSA by clicking here, and for the full competition rulebook, simply click here.

Wind-Resistant Design Features:

  • Strategic Cutouts – Removed steel below scoring zone reduces wind resistance, preventing target blow-over
  • Stable Base System – 9.25″ x 24″ zinc-plated base with four 1/2″ stake holes keeps your pepper popper target firmly anchored
  • Adjustable Reactivity – Bottom adjustment bolt lets you customize target sensitivity and resistance

Technical Specifications:

  • Material: 3/8″ AR500 steel target plate
  • Dimensions: 28″ tall x official USPSA width
  • Base: 9.25″ W x 24″ L zinc-plated steel base
  • Weight: 29 lbs complete system
  • Mounting: Four 1/2″ stake holes included
  • Compatible Calibers: All pistol cartridges, short action rifles up to .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor

Important Notes:

  • Manual reset required after each hit (walk downrange to tip up). For no-reset shooting, see our spring-loaded pepper popper targets.
  • Target ships unpainted, base is zinc-plated for weather resistance
  • Consult our Cartridge Guide for proper distance recommendations
  • Consider our spring-loaded reactive targets for no-reset shooting

Perfect For:

  • USPSA competition training with your 28″ pepper popper
  • IPSC shooting practice
  • Law enforcement qualification courses
  • Military marksmanship training
  • Steel challenge shooting
  • Precision shooting drills

Made in USA – Ships ready to assemble with all mounting hardware.

If you are unsure what thickness you need, please consult our comprehensive Cartridge Guide.

All targets ship unpainted. Base is zinc plated for weather resistance. Shipping price applies to lower 48 only and will ship via the best method. Contact customerservice@shootsteel.com for additional shipping inquiries.

Target Feedback That Hits the Mark

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