Titan Great Outdoors Swinging Target System

Published on September 1, 2020
Duration: 4:45

This video demonstrates the use of the Titan Outdoors Swinging Target System for pistol training, emphasizing marksmanship and defensive skills. By using frangible ammunition, shooters can engage steel targets at closer distances, practicing timing shots on a moving target. The system's design and the use of specific ammunition types are highlighted for safe and effective training.

Quick Summary

For safe close-range steel target practice, use frangible ammunition to minimize spall and ricochets. Swinging target systems like the Titan Outdoors model enhance marksmanship by requiring shooters to time shots on a moving target, improving tracking and re-acquisition skills.

Chapters

  1. 00:30Introduction to Frangible Ammo and Titan Target
  2. 00:56Target Specs: AR500, 6-inch Size
  3. 01:13Pistol Training with Swinging Target
  4. 01:23Defensive Distance and Timing Shots
  5. 01:43Increasing Difficulty with Target Movement
  6. 01:57Spall and Ricochet Concerns with Steel
  7. 02:03Durability of Target Legs
  8. 02:11Managing Spall with Terrain and Ammo
  9. 02:34Rifle Use and Safety Distances
  10. 02:57Safe Steel Shooting Practices
  11. 03:05Benefits of Swinging Targets for Training

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ammunition is recommended for shooting steel targets at close range?

Frangible ammunition is highly recommended for shooting steel targets at close range. This type of ammunition breaks apart upon impact, significantly reducing the risk of dangerous spall and ricochets that can occur with traditional bullets.

How does a swinging target system improve shooting skills?

A swinging target system enhances marksmanship by forcing shooters to track and re-engage a moving object. This practice improves target acquisition, timing of shots, and develops the shooter's ability to remember and re-acquire a target's position after it has moved.

What are the safety considerations when shooting steel targets?

Key safety considerations include using appropriate ammunition like frangible rounds at closer distances, maintaining safe distances, especially with rifle calibers, and ensuring the shooting environment directs any deflected rounds safely into the ground. Always wear eye and ear protection.

Can rifle rounds be used with the Titan Outdoors Swinging Target System?

Yes, rifle rounds can be used, but Titan Outdoors recommends a minimum distance of 50 yards, with the speaker suggesting 100 yards. This is to prevent pitting the steel face, which can lead to uneven surfaces and increased spall hazards.

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