T-Post Hook Mount

Name: T-Post Hook Mount
Rating: 4.95 (181 reviews)

$ 20.00

CNC laser-cut in the USA from American-made SR500+ steel
SR500+ steel is more durable and better suited for steel targets than AR500

Barbed hook keeps your target secure without dampening its ring like chain, belt or springs
Unlike many designs that have to sit at the top of the t-post, these fit anywhere so you can have multiple per t-post or simply have them at the height you want the target to be at
Mount requires 1/2" square mounting holes found on all of our targets

Note: I'd recommend not using this mount for anything smaller than a 6" gong. Smaller gongs don't have much mass to absorb the energy of the bullet when it impacts. This causes much more of the energy to transfer to the hook which can cause it to bend and fail prematurely.

Don't waste your time saving a few bucks on far inferior mounts. These mounts easily slide over a t-post and when mounted behind a gong 6" or bigger expose nothing but the SR500+ steel hook.

What mount is right for me?

There isn’t one mount that’s best for everybody. The right choice depends on what you’re shooting, how you practice, and where you set up your targets.

We recommend certain mounts alongside our targets because they're typically the best fit and the most popular choices. That doesn't mean they're your only options. Here's how I'd choose.

The short answer

How you shoot	Where I'd start
Mostly rifle shooting; want a loud ring	Gong hanger kit with pipe and SR500+ hooks
Rifle shooting; permanent range or difficult terrain	T-post hook hanger
Defensive-style pistol drills; rapid follow-up shots	Stable 2×4-based mount or an ATLAS Mount
Reactive animal target with a vital-zone flapper	Target-specific legs or stable mounting system

These are starting points, not hard-and-fast rules. Check each target and mount for compatibility before ordering.

Rifle shooting: let it swing and ring

If I'm mostly shooting rifles at a regular gong or silhouette, I like a target that's free to move. That movement gives you visual feedback when you connect, and letting the steel vibrate freely helps produce the loud, satisfying ring that makes shooting steel so much fun, especially at distance.

My personal favorite is our gong hanger setup using pipe and SR500+ steel hooks. The hooks allow the target to swing and resonate without rubber or chain clamped tightly to the plate. They're also built from tough target steel, so they're well suited to a shooting-range environment.

If your range layout or terrain makes a pipe stand inconvenient, our T-post hook mounts are another good option. They're especially handy when you can leave your posts in place.

Defensive pistol practice: keep the target more stable

For quick, repeated pistol shots, I generally favor a mount built around a 2×4 or on our ATLAS stands. A target that isn't swinging all over the place is easier to use for rapid follow-up drills, and a wood upright or the smooth front of the ATLAS stand is a more forgiving thing to accidentally strike than an exposed steel t-post. A bullet striking the T shaped post can create unpredictable fragmentation or ricochets, including material coming back toward the firing line.

Whatever mount you choose, follow the target's minimum-distance and ammunition guidelines. A stable mount does not make shooting steel at an otherwise unsafe distance acceptable.

T-post hangers: a great option in the right setting

T-post hooks are simple, versatile, and especially useful for a more permanent range. They can make setup easier on uneven ground or in spots where a conventional stand isn't ideal. They also let a regular target move and ring quite well.

The tradeoff is that the t-post does get chewed up over time (Although I've had my personal range setup for years without issue) and if you need to take your targets with you at the end of the day, pulling t-posts isn't that much fun. If you primarily shoot rifles from appropriate distances and want to keep targets positioned across a pasture or established range, t-posts may be exactly what you need.

Why I prefer steel hooks over rubber belts

Rubber belt hangers certainly have their fans, and they have their uses. But if getting a clear, loud ring is important to you, I'm not a big fan of them. Rubber tends to absorb some of the target's vibration. That vibration is what produces the sound you hear downrange, so dampening it can take away some of the best feedback steel offers. Although I don't sell chain, it does the same thing and dampens the ring of the targets.

That's why I usually reach for our SR500+ hook mounts on standard gongs and silhouettes. I want the target to move, vibrate, and ring rather than having that sound muffled by something bolted to it.

Reactive targets are a little different

With a reactive animal target, the goal isn't necessarily to get the entire target swinging. I want the body to stay relatively stable so you can immediately tell the difference between a body hit and a hit on the vital-zone flapper. When that flapper moves, it should be obvious. For these targets, the product-specific recommended legs or mounting system are generally where I'd start but under special circumstances, several of the options mentioned above will work as well.

A few important safety reminders

Use only target/mount combinations intended to work together; don't assume every hanger fits every plate.
Follow the published minimum shooting distance, ammunition, velocity, and energy limits for your target. Never shoot steel-core or armor-piercing ammunition at steel targets.
Position targets and exposed mounting hardware to minimize unpredictable splatter. Keep a suitable backstop behind every target.
Inspect plates and hardware for pitting, bending, cracks, loose parts, or other damage before shooting. Stop using damaged equipment.

Still not sure?

If you're torn between a couple of options, get in touch. Tell us which target you have, whether you mostly shoot rifle or pistol, and how you plan to set it up. We'll help point you toward a mount that makes sense for your range, not just the one that happens to be listed first.

Call or text us at +1 605-868-8087
E-Mail us at sendit@atlastargetworks.com

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New range options

Hi Brad, great design, easy to use. It held up to some serious use with 1/2 in. gong and silhouette targets. Really put hangers through the paces… AR at 300 yds and AXG Leigon at 25. Rang targets hard with no movement at all. My new setup has my Brother-in-law and Nephew paying attention. Thanks again

T Post Mounts

Solid and well made. Be sure to use the supplied bolt to lock it down.

target got stuck 🎯 a replacement was sent out quickly!

my target is stuck because the hanger got bent in upon first use. know any good ways to get this thing off? i’ll give you 5 stars ⭐️ EDIT: The folks at Atlas Target were so helpful! They gave me a fantastic tip to free my target and even sent out a free replacement for the hook. Thank you Brad for going above and beyond! 🇺🇸 God bless

T-Post Hangar

Works great. I use them for setting up Steel Challenge targets using t-posts in 1 1/4" PVC stands. Rather than use the supplied nut and bolt I use an inexpensive carabiner from Amazon. Speeds up sliding the mount up and down on the pole. These fit perfectly. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFJCNZG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Great Products

My range isn’t exclusively Atlas Target steel but it is all exclusive to their target T-post hangers, targets swinger hooks and legs stands. When most ppl see my pistol and rifle range they assume I have at least $20,000 into it and I can asure all of you that’s not that case thanks to Atlas! Brads great prices have allowed me to have a better range than anything that it’s open to the public in South Dakota as well as rival Hickok 45’s range! Thanks Atlas Target Works!

Top notch quality

Great quality product, shipped fast and easy to use!

Single Hook

I love the single hook option for big plates at range. Makes a great sound and with one hook, you'll get a more reactive swing on heavy steel.
Hung this big one at a mile and John was able to smack it 2x with his 6 Creed.

Best target hangers I have found

I ordered 6 of these and everyone fit the tposts perfectly. Love the design of these, very easy to setup, and I really like how easy it is to put them any any height I want. I even put two on a single tpost at different heights.
Well built, should last forever. Ordered 5 more.

fantastic!

Super simple to use and very robust. Full review below:

Sing and Swing

I use these mounts for my 22Lr target plates for evaluating my elevation and wind calls.
They work great for my 1/8 plates that range in size from 12x12, 16x16, and 20x20 that I use from 200-400 yards
because, the plates are free to move.
I can not only hear my impacts but, also see the movement of the plates for added confirmation.
The mounts are easy to install and very secure on the T-post.
Thanks for an awesome product!

Great product

Perfect size looks great came primed and easy to paint holds up well in the 308 and the hooks that I ordered with it are real easy to install. Shipping was in service was great. The the only great regret I have is I should have bought. the double bracket on a single pole.

Great product

I ordered a Squirrel shaped target and t post hook. The items shipped quickly and are great quality. I have already taken the target to my range and am enjoying the ping every time I hit the target

Not Impressed

I made to the range one time with my t-post mount and it bent on the first trip. I had it set up at 300yds with a 6” gong shooting .308 bolt guns. I noticed after about 10 impacts, the target was angled to one side. After further inspection, I saw that the “hook” had bent from impacts. I noticed some impacts near the top, but would not have guessed the steel would bend from it.

You're absolutely right David, that shouldn't have happened. You're the first person to report something like this so I'll look into it and in the meantime I'll ship you a replacement from a fresh cut batch (with an added new feature!)

So easy anyone can use it.

I’ll admit I’m lazy. I want to go out to my backyard range and not have to set up a bunch of wood mounts and all and I already had a tbar down there. So slide two pieces together quick hand fighting of a bolt and there my targets set up. Solid mount and no carpentry needed. Way to go Atlas targets. The raccoon target is held up by the mount.

Fantastic target system

I purchased 9 AR400 targets with the T Post mounts and the quality is off the charts, I also own steel From MGM and Challenge targets and Atlas quality is right there with them. Installation is very easy and straightforward, the adjustability is excellent as well. I will be making several more purchases from Atlas targets, the owner contacted me directly concerning a question I had and after my purchase I even received a gift certificate.

Great holder

Awesome holder, use these in multiple targets out to 700 yards. Even holds my 4 inch gong at 600 well.

Great products and great service!

I now have 4 single and 1 double T-post mounts to go along with 5 targets from Brad. Even with all the shipping delays due to Covid19 Brad still got the latest shipment to me in 3 days!

Rock solid

Rock solid

As always great product that does what the

As always great product that does what the company says it does. Never a problem with it. Can not say enough good about the target hangers

Perfect!

Perfect! If you've got t-posts this one is a no-brainer. I easily put 2 hanging targets on the same post for some up-down instead of right-left target practice.

Ecellent cut quality and design

Simple and very effective

Simple and very effective. They work great!

Works great! Support was fantastic!

Works great! The best part? I had a few questions and Brad was very helpful. This is the kind of business I’m happy to support. Great product and people!