standing adult prairie dog

Prairie Dog Gongs - Full-Size

$ 29.00
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standing adult prairie dog

Prairie Dog GongsFull-size

$ 29.00
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  • CNC laser-cut in the USA from American-made SR500+ steel
  • SR500+ steel is more durable and better suited for steel targets than AR500
  • One 1/2" square mounting hole accepts 1/2" Carriage/Hex Bolts, or Atlas AR500 hook mounts
  • Targets do not come painted

Prairie Dog Fun Fact: Prairie Dog towns used to be incredibly large. In 1901, scientists in Texas measured a single town that covered 25,000 square miles and contained an estimated 400,000,000 Prairie Dogs! I guess everything is bigger in Texas.

What target thickness do I need?

Target Selection and Use Guidelines

1/4" SR500+

Usage: Rimfire & Non-Magnum Handguns (.22LR, 9mm, .45 ACP etc)
Distance: 10+ yards
Energy Rating: Up to 500 ft-lbs at impact
Velocity Rating: Up to 3,000 fps at impact
Note: While this is rated for centerfire pistols, I recommend bumping up to 3/8" SR500+ if it's going to be for heavy centerfire pistol use.

3/8" SR500+

Usage: Handguns & Rifles (magnum pistols, .223, .308, .30-06 etc)
Distance: Handguns 10+ yards, Rifles 100+ yards
Energy Rating: Up to 3,000 ft-lbs at impact
Velocity Rating: Up to 3,200 fps at impact
Note: 3/8" SR500+ is the go-to target material for 95% of shooters and what I run on my personal range. If you're thinking that this material can't handle your rifle, remember that these ratings are at the point of impact and not at your muzzle. You just need to adjust your distance so the bullet loses enough energy to be bellow these thresholds. 

1/2" SR500+

Usage: Magnum Rifles (.300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua etc)
Distance: 100+ yards 
Energy Rating: Up to 4,000 ft-lbs at impact
Velocity Rating: Up to 3,200 fps at impact
Note: This is the go to target material for those of you who have magnum rifles and not enough range to get the target out there very far.

  • 5 stars: 36 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (3%)
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Kevin Kocher
I bought these for my gun club

I bought these for my gun club. The members like them.

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Anonymous
I some reason I enjoy hitting the Prairie Dog

I enjoy hitting the Prairie Dog better then the gong must be a primal instinct. I see a coyote as a future purchase.
Good quality product and fast delivery. I do wish then galvanized pipe was 36”

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Dave
Just the right size for a Varmit Match

Just the right size for a Varmit Match.

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Bart Thomas
I was a little concerned with the thickness of

I was a little concerned with the thickness of them. You don't have to be. 223, 22-250, 22 ARC, 6.5 CM. 308. All shoot varmint bullets. None of them shot through at 150 yards.

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Tommie
The prairie dog gongs were shipped quickly

The prairie dog gongs were shipped quickly. We have only had them installed for 5 days on our gun range, but so far they are holding up great. Great customer service and a quality product. Highly recommended.

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Harold Andrews
Set of Three Prarie Dog Gongs

I like the size and would love to come out west for the real thing.

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Bryce Broyhill
Prairie dog

I put the dog out at 200yd with a single hook hanger. This target is awesome to shoot and very well made. Buy these targets you will live them. I painted my targets with marking paint.

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Gary B
A little marmot fun

A little marmot fun shooting

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Lee
Awesome targets for my 22 Hunter

Awesome targets for my 22 Hunter shoot

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Steven Fisher
Kids and I have been hammering on them

Kids and I have been hammering on them with everything from 22lr - 22arc and quality is top notch.
Thanks for a great product.

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Trapper Glatzer
Clang!

I have not been hanging them on the hangers, I tried them on the ground with a brick behind them. I shoot from a shooting table on the ground, or from the back on my pickup truck bed. The targets make a satisfying clang sound when hit that carries for a long way. I am shooting at 200 to 400 yards and can still hear the targets when hit. they are holding up well to me 6GT, and my .20 Practical. I appreciate a well made product and will be buying more in the future.

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Greg Young
Good product and fast shipping

Good product and fast shipping. Good customer service !

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Anonymous
Great product! Fast

Great product! Fast Delivery!

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Anonymous
These PDogs are solid

These PDogs are solid. I have these set at 150 yards and shoot ygem with my airgun. They give out solid feed back. Great targets.

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Bill
Ended up liking them so much I ordered four sets

Ended up liking them so much I ordered four sets. I'm going to organize a prairie dog hunt for our conservation club.

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Mike Korhonen
Great product

I’ve shot these about 100 times with a .223 at 150 yds out to 250 yds.
I use a nosler bullet at about 2800fps.
Barely a scratch on the targets.
Would buy again.

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Kevin Crowley
Five stars all the way

Targets arrived in a timely manner. The targets have held up great. Price is good. This is different five stars

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Ben
Nice targets

A realistic size target that does exactly what needs to. They look great as well

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Dan Frank
Impressed with the product!

Still to cold here in Northern MN for much shooting but very impressed with the material and the design of the targets and the handing system! Looking forward to using them soon!

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Joe Relph
Not AR steel

Shot target with 22-250 at 100yds bullet went through target

.22-250 is WAY too fast at 100 yards for any steel target. Here's a video explanation that shows pitting from a .22-250 at different distances.
Velocity at impact needs to be below 3,200 fps. My .22-250 is still going 3,500+ fps at 100 yards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad8oijX94dc

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Michael Nigl
PRAIRIE DOG THREESOME

I purchased this set of steel targets for a special 22LR rimfire match that is coming up in May at our Club. The Prairie Dog look great and very life size. Each shooter has 25 shots at the dogs. Distance is 100 yards. Must hit dogs in order (adult standing, adult prone, juvenile sitting) from a sitting or prone position. No bench or rifle rests permitted. Hoping for a breezy day to increase the challenge.

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Dave Carson
Fantastic pdog targets!

Very realistic and accurately sized. I bought all three. Five stars!

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Darrell Platt
P DOGS

I have all 3 and man are they fun to shoot. I like the eye holes and small detail around the targets for realism. Paired with a hanger from Brad and you will never have to pick up a target off the ground again

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Gabe K
P-dog party!

Ordered two sets and haven’t regretted it. They have seen a lot of attention and due to their outstanding construction have held up nicely. Looking forward to years of use.

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Owen Eaton
Great target!

We have lots of reactive steel on our range, from 50 yards out to 450. We have the standing and sitting prairie dogs hanging at 200 and 250. They are just two more examples of Brad's great products. Over the past 15 years we have purchased and pounded on targets from many manufacturers. The Atlas targets are second to none in quality, price & variety.

SAFE RANGE Inc
Pecatonica IL

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Ken Gunderson

Really like the targets and mounting hardware. It's everything that is needed and works perfectly.

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Tim K
Prarie dog

Super target for really long range match shooting. Big enough to be very realistic and still give a very impactable target out beyond 400 yards. Excellent workmanship, quick delivery and most of all great fun to shoot for all levels of skill.
Once again, Brad delivers.

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Stephen Hammonds
WAY Better Than A Round Plate!!!!!

I use this prairie dog for a monthly long range center fire match and it is SOOOO much better for the stages to have animal targets than round plates! People can identify which target they are supposed to be shooting at and greatly reduces any confusion. I am using the 1/2" thick AR500 version and it is doing well!

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Tony Eberle
Prairie dog

As always his products are top notch.