The Cardboard Swinger Reactive Target | Gravity-Powered Training System adds moving cardboard targets to USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun and tactical training drills. Choose the Cardboard Swinger Only or add the 28" Pepper Popper with Base for a reactive trigger setup. The swinger features an 18" wide arm, a domestic 1/4" AR400 steel front plate and sealed bearings for consistent gravity-powered movement. Made in the USA.
The 18" swing arm accepts standard 1" x 2" furring strips for USPSA, IDPA or Shoot Steel cardboard targets. Three ballast mounting points allow you to adjust swing speed for different drills. Activate the system manually with a rope pull or connect it to another reactive target with rope, paracord or similar cordage. When the connected target falls, the swinger releases and begins moving.
What's Included
- (1) Gravity-powered Cardboard Swinger Base
- (1) 1/4" AR400 steel front plate
- (1) 18" swing arm
- Sealed bearing system
- Three ballast mounting points
- Complete bolt hardware kit
- Optional configuration: 28" Pepper Popper with Base
- Not included: Cardboard targets and standard 1" x 2" furring strips
Assembly
Install standard 1" x 2" furring strips on the 18" swing arm and attach your compatible cardboard target. Use the three ballast mounting points to adjust swing speed for the drill. The swinger can be activated manually with a rope pull or connected to the optional 28" Pepper Popper with Base using rope, paracord or similar cordage.
Safety and Usage
Inspect the swing arm, front plate, sealed bearings, ballast points, mounting hardware, furring strips and cardboard target before each session. Make sure the swinger moves freely and all components are secure before beginning a drill. Position the system so the moving target has adequate clearance throughout its full swing path. Follow the safety and distance requirements for any shootable steel target used to activate the swinger.
FAQs
What are the current configuration options?
Choose the Cardboard Swinger Only or add the 28" Pepper Popper with Base for a reactive trigger setup.
What targets does the Cardboard Swinger support?
The 18" arm accepts standard 1" x 2" furring strips for USPSA, IDPA and Shoot Steel cardboard targets. Cardboard targets and furring strips are not included.
How do I activate the swinger?
It can be started manually with a rope pull or connected to another reactive target using rope, paracord or similar cordage. When the connected target falls, it releases the swinger and begins the movement.
Can I adjust how fast the target swings?
Yes. Three ballast mounting points allow you to change the swing speed to match different drills and training goals.
What does the AR400 front plate do?
The 1/4" AR400 steel plate is positioned in front of the sealed bearing assembly to help shield the internal mechanism.
Does the Pepper Popper come standard with the swinger?
No. The live product options allow you to purchase the Cardboard Swinger by itself or add the 28" Pepper Popper with Base as part of the selected configuration.
Is this product made in the United States?
Yes. This product is manufactured in the United States from domestic AR400 steel.
Do you warranty your products?
Yes. We stand behind our products.
Personal and Recreational Use
- Target plates: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of delivery
- Welds: covered for 1 year from date of delivery
- Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship
Commercial and Range Use
- All components: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of purchase
- Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship
- Normal wear, pitting, cratering and target face degradation are not covered
To qualify for warranty coverage, targets must be used and maintained in accordance with Shoot Steel safety and distance guidelines, including:
- No steel-core, armor-piercing or tracer ammunition
- Minimum recommended distances observed at all times
- Target mounted to Shoot Steel specifications
Shoot Steel reserves the right to request photos or inspection of any claimed item prior to approval. Misuse and abuse are not covered. Need a copy of our safety guidelines? Email us.
To start a warranty claim, contact customerservice@shootsteel.com with your order number and photos.
- Gravity-powered reactive base for cardboard and paper targets.
- ¼” AR400 steel face shields swing mechanism and bearings.
- 18" swing arm fits standard 1" x 2" furring strips (strips not included).
- Adjustable swing speed with three ballast mounting points.
- Activate manually or pair with a pepper popper for reactive motion.
- Made in the USA.
