Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Steve and Caleb head out to the Big Springs Range in central Iowa to test Caldwell steel targets, plate racks, dueling trees, and the Caldwell Flash Bang hit indicator. In this Brownells Tech Tip, they cover steel target safety, proper shooting distances for pistols and rifles, target setup tips, and real-world range testing with 9mm, .22 LR, and 5.56 rifles. From dueling trees to long-range reactive steel, this video shows why shooting steel targets is one of the best ways to improve your marksmanship while having a great time at the range.

Whether you're building a backyard range setup, training for competition shooting, or looking for durable rifle-rated steel targets, Caldwell offers multiple target options for handguns, rimfire rifles, and centerfire rifles. The Caldwell Flash Bang target hit indicator also makes spotting hits at extended distances fast and easy, even out to 500 yards.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction at Big Springs Range
00:49 Why Shooting Steel Targets Is So Fun
01:07 Steel Target Safety Rules
02:18 Recommended Distances for Steel Targets
03:02 Caldwell Rifle Rated Steel Targets
04:09 Caldwell Plate Rack Overview
04:56 Caldwell Dueling Tree Review
06:18 Shooting the Plate Rack
07:20 Suppressed Rimfire on Steel
08:52 Caldwell Flash Bang Hit Indicator
09:39 Installing the Flash Bang
10:41 Testing With 5.56 NATO
11:28 Testing With .22 LR Rifle
12:12 Shooting Steel at 100 Yards With a .22 Pistol
13:12 Shooting a 9mm Handgun at 100 Yards
14:24 Handgun Fundamentals on Steel Targets
15:18 Final Thoughts

Products Featured:
Caldwell Steel Targets
Caldwell Plate Rack
Caldwell Dueling Tree
Caldwell Flash Bang Target Hit Indicator
Brownells BRN-4
Brownells BRN-22
Dead Air Suppressor