The Caldwell Ar500 Target Rimfire Dueling Tree (Model: CALD-ARRDT / 1223930) is a mechanical, reactive steel target system engineered specifically for low-energy rimfire cartridges such as .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. Constructed with an AR500 hardened steel centre post and target plates, the unit provides immediate visual feedback by swinging paddles 180 degrees from side to side upon impact. Its fully mechanical gravity-and-impact reset design eliminates the need for manual downrange resets during solo practice or head-to-head shooting matches.

Key Features

• Reactive Rimfire Paddles: Equipped with six 4-inch (10.16 cm) square AR500 steel plates that pivot smoothly side-to-side when struck by rimfire projectiles.
• Adjustable Lean Angle: Features a forward and backward adjustable centre post mount to calibrate paddle swing resistance against bullet energy and range slope.
• Stable Free-Standing Base: Supported by a wide 24 × 24-inch (61 × 61 cm) steel footprint designed for stability on outdoor range surfaces.
• Mechanical Reset Action: Operates entirely without batteries, cables, or electronics, relying strictly on bullet kinetic energy and gravity for continuous target cycling.

Product Specifications

• Material: AR500 hardened steel (paddles and centre post)
• Overall Height: 54 inches (~137 cm)
• Base Dimensions: 24 × 24 inches (~61 × 61 cm)
• Target Plate Count: 6 reactive paddles
• Paddle Size: 4 × 4 inches (10.16 × 10.16 cm) square
• Calibre Compatibility: Rimfire only (.22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR)
• Power Requirements: None (manual/mechanical impact operation)

Who is the Caldwell Ar500 Target Rimfire Dueling Tree for?

• Competitive rimfire speed shooters — requires a reactive rimfire steel dueling tree with six 4-inch square paddles that swing 180 degrees to run head-to-head speed drills across a 54-inch vertical frame.
• Solo rimfire target shooters — utilises the 54-inch height and 24 × 24-inch base footprint of this rimfire steel dueling tree to conduct continuous rapid transition practice with .22 LR or .17 HMR rifles and pistols without walking downrange to reset plates.

Less suitable for: Shooters using centerfire handgun or rifle cartridges (such as 9mm, .45 ACP, .223 Rem, or .308 Win); high-energy centerfire rounds exceed the rating of these 4-inch rimfire plates and require a heavy-duty centerfire dueling tree with 3/8-inch thick, 6-inch steel paddles.