The Caldwell AR500 Prairie Dog Auto Reset Popper Target (brand part no. 1178561) brings an interactive element to the range: the free-standing prairie-dog-shaped popper falls backward when struck and automatically resets itself with an integrated spring, so you keep shooting without walking downrange. Built from AR500 rifle-rated target steel, it ships with ground stakes and a frame that sits 7 inches off the ground.

Key Specifications

• AR500 steel construction rated up to 3,000 fps impact velocity for extended target life.
• Prairie dog silhouette shape adds a realistic small-game target profile to your range.
• Free-standing frame with ground stakes secures the target in place without a separate stand.
• Frame sits 7 inches off the ground keeps the popper at a consistent, realistic engagement height.
• Falls backward and auto-resets on impact an integrated spring returns the popper upright after every hit.
• Rated up to 3,000 fps impact velocity for maximum target life expectancy.
• Rated up to 3,500 ft-lb impact energy the recommended ceiling for extending the target’s service life.
• Popper-style target built for repeatable, self-resetting engagement rather than a static silhouette.
• Single target per package ships ready to set up out of the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this target reset on its own? Yes, it falls backward on impact and automatically resets with an integrated spring.

What steel is it made from? AR500 steel, rated up to 3,000 fps impact velocity.

What impact ratings should I stay under for the longest target life? 3,000 fps impact velocity and 3,500 ft-lb impact energy or below.

Buy the Caldwell AR500 Prairie Dog Auto Reset Popper Target

Order the Caldwell AR500 Prairie Dog Auto Reset Popper Target and add a durable target to your range setup, right alongside the rest of our shooting targets lineup. Our Lubbock, Texas team ships it direct as soon as it’s ready to go out.