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1. What shooting target brands does Omaha Sports & Games carry?

We carry four brands: MR Target, MGM Targets, Shooting Targets USA, and iMarksman. MR Target and MGM Targets both specialize in AR500 steel reactive targets — animal silhouettes, plate racks, and dueling trees — Shooting Targets USA focuses on rotating star targets, and iMarksman builds electronic use-of-force training simulators. Browse the full Shooting Targets collection to see all 59 products.
2. What is AR500 steel, and why does it matter for shooting targets?

AR500 is an abrasion-resistant steel alloy rated for high hardness, which lets a target absorb repeated rifle and pistol impacts without cratering, warping, or spalling dangerous fragments back toward the shooter — the reason it's become the industry standard for reactive steel targets. Nearly every steel target in our lineup, from MR Target's animal silhouettes to MGM's plate racks, is built from AR500 or the even harder AR550 for maximum durability.
3. What reactive steel animal targets do you carry?

MR Target makes an extensive lineup of life-size AR500 animal silhouettes for hunting practice, including the Whitetail Deer, Bull Elk, Grizzly Bear, Hogzilla wild hog, and Ram, among others — ideal for dialing in shot placement before hunting season. Pair these with our hunting optics & scopes to sight in a new riflescope on a realistic target shape.
4. What plate racks and competition targets do you carry?

For speed and competition shooting, MR Target'sStraight 6 and Straight 8 Plate Racks offer classic pull-lever reset paddle arrays, while the Knights Eliminator auto-resets between strings. MGM Targets offers the Sportsman Plate Rack and the 22 Rimfire Plate Rack, a 14-target steel challenge setup built specifically for rimfire competition. For mobile ranges, the MGM Deluxe Plate Rack Trailer brings a full competition rack to any location.
5. What are dueling trees and spinner targets used for?

Dueling trees and spinners are built for head-to-head competition and fast-paced skill drills rather than static accuracy practice. The MR Target Double Tap Dueling Tree lets two shooters race to clear their side first, while spinner targets like the Spin Cycle 3+3 Star, 10 Speed Twinn Double Spinner, and MGM Double Whirly-Gig reward speed and accuracy by spinning plates out of the way with each hit.
6. Do you carry rotating Texas Star targets?

Yes — Shooting Targets USA makes the classic Texas Star Rotating Target System, a five-armed rotating target where each hit spins the star and brings a new plate into position, along with the Double Texas Star for a bigger, more demanding version of the same drill. Both are popular for group shooting days and informal competition.
7. Do you carry bullet traps or indoor shoot houses?

Yes — MR Target's portable indoor shoot house systems are rated by caliber: the Pistol-Rated Bullet Trap is built for handgun training environments, while the Rifle-Rated Bullet Trap uses AR500 steel and ballistic rubber blocks to safely contain rifle-caliber impacts indoors — both built for training facilities and shoot houses that need a contained backstop.
8. What electronic and moving targets do you carry?

For dynamic, unpredictable target practice, the RUBBER DUMMIES Mover 1.0 is a remote-control target mover system that simulates a moving threat or game animal. We also carry precision electronic airgun scoring systems, including the Kongsberg OpticScore 10m Airgun Target System, Scopos Athena At Home Electronic Target, and Sius Siuslane Home Electronic Air Gun Target System — all built for precision scoring in a home or indoor range setup.
9. What is iMarksman's Use of Force system, and who is it for?

iMarksman'sUse of Force systems are video- and sensor-based firearm training simulators built for law enforcement, security, and civilian training environments that need realistic, judgment-based scenarios rather than static paper or steel targets. The lineup scales from the Base system up through Live and Enhanced configurations with more scenario depth, and the Simulator PRO Games Pack adds gamified practice drills for recreational and skill-building use.
10. What other hunting and shooting equipment do you carry alongside targets?

Shooting targets are part of our broader Hunting & Fishing collection, which also includes hunting optics & scopes for sighting in before you shoot, archery equipment, clay pigeon throwers for shotgun practice, and treestands & hunting blinds. Call us at (888) 884-2234 or reach out through our contact form for help building out a home range or training setup.

Shooting Targets: AR500 Steel, Plate Racks & Training Systems for Every Range

A great shooting target does more than give you something to aim at — it tells you instantly whether you hit, rewards good shot placement with movement or sound, and holds up to thousands of rounds without needing to be replaced. That combination of instant feedback and durability is why steel targets have largely replaced paper on serious home ranges and training facilities, and why the target you choose matters as much as the optic or rifle behind it. At Omaha Sports & Games, our Shooting Targets collection brings together 59 products from four brands — MR Target, MGM Targets, Shooting Targets USA, and iMarksman — covering reactive steel animal silhouettes, competition plate racks, rotating star targets, indoor bullet traps, and electronic training simulators, all backed by our Lowest Price Guarantee.

Understanding AR500 Steel & Target Hardness Ratings

Nearly every steel target worth buying is built from AR500 — an abrasion-resistant steel alloy rated around 500 on the Brinell hardness scale, hard enough to absorb repeated centerfire rifle and pistol impacts without cratering, warping, or throwing dangerous fragments back toward the shooter. Some manufacturers step up to AR550, an even harder alloy used on targets designed for high-volume rifle impacts at closer distances. Hardness rating isn't the only factor that matters, though — plate thickness, mounting hardware, and impact angle design all affect how long a target lasts and how safely it deflects fragments downward rather than back at the firing line. Every steel target in our lineup is built around these standards, which is why brands like MR Target and MGM Targets can back their products for repeated centerfire use rather than limiting them to rimfire and airguns.

MR Target Reactive Steel Animal Silhouettes

MR Target is our deepest lineup, and life-size reactive animal silhouettes are the heart of it — built specifically for hunters who want to practice shot placement on a realistic target shape rather than a flat plate. The lineup covers North American big game from the Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer to the Bull Elk and compact Baby Bull Elk, plus predator and dangerous-game silhouettes like the Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, and Cougar. Western and exotic game hunters will find the Ram, Mountain Goat, and Ibex, and hog hunters have the aptly-named Hogzilla. For long-range precision shooters, the Big 50 Armored Steel Target is rated for 50 BMG impacts at 5/8" thickness — built for the most demanding rifle calibers on the market. Practicing on these silhouettes pairs naturally with a session sighting in a new scope from our hunting optics & scopes collection before the season starts.

MR Target Plate Racks, Dueling Trees & Spinners

Beyond hunting silhouettes, MR Target builds a full lineup of competition and skill-building steel. The Straight 6 and Straight 8 Plate Racks use classic pull-lever reset paddles for repeatable speed drills, while the Knights Eliminator resets automatically between strings for faster-paced range sessions. The Double Tap Dueling Tree is rated for both rifle and pistol and is built for head-to-head competition between two shooters. For dynamic, unpredictable targets that reward speed and accuracy over static aim, the Spin Cycle 3+3 Star, 10 Speed Twinn Double Spinner, and hybrid Wyatt's Revenge combine spinning plates with star-target mechanics for a more demanding drill.

MR Target Bullet Traps, Shoot Houses & Moving Targets

For indoor and controlled-environment training, MR Target's portable bullet trap systems are rated by caliber — the Pistol-Rated Indoor Shoot House Bullet Trap is built for handgun training environments, while the Rifle-Rated Bullet Trap combines AR500 steel with ballistic rubber blocks to safely contain higher-energy rifle impacts. The Stimmy Target All-in-One System packages a complete rifle-rated setup for facilities that want a single deployable unit. For realistic, unpredictable practice, the RUBBER DUMMIES Mover 1.0 is a remote-control target mover that simulates a moving threat or game animal — a training scenario static steel simply can't replicate. For precision scoring rather than reactive steel, our electronic airgun target systems — the Kongsberg OpticScore 10m System, Scopos Athena At Home, and Sius Siuslane Home System — deliver competition-grade digital scoring for a home or indoor range.

MGM Targets Plate Racks & Competition Steel

MGM Targets brings a competition-focused lineup built for USPSA, IPSC, 3-Gun, and steel challenge shooters. The Sportsman Plate Rack offers six resetting steel plates for standard speed drills, while the 22 Rimfire Plate Rack scales up to 14 targets specifically built for rimfire steel challenge competition — a more affordable way to run high-volume speed drills without burning through centerfire ammunition. For shooters who need a mobile competition setup, the MGM Deluxe Plate Rack Trailer is a lightweight, heavy-duty trailer purpose-built to bring a full plate rack to matches and remote range days. The Double Whirly-Gig adds a two-wheel spinning target for dynamic, unpredictable engagement similar to MR Target's spinner lineup.

Shooting Targets USA Rotating Star Targets

Shooting Targets USA specializes in one of the most recognizable target formats in the sport: the rotating star. The Texas Star Rotating Target System uses a five-armed design where each hit spins a new plate into firing position, creating a race-against-yourself drill that's become a range-day staple for both practice and informal competition. The Double Texas Star doubles the challenge with a larger, more demanding target array, well suited for group shooting days or as the centerpiece of a home range.

iMarksman Use of Force Training Simulators

For training environments that need more than reactive steel, iMarksman's Use of Force systems bring video- and sensor-based scenario training to law enforcement, security, and civilian training programs. Unlike static targets, these systems present realistic, judgment-based scenarios that train decision-making under pressure, not just marksmanship. The lineup scales from the Base system for entry-level training programs, up through the Live and Enhanced configurations, which add greater scenario depth and realism for more advanced training curricula. The Simulator PRO Games Pack rounds out the lineup with gamified practice drills better suited to recreational and skill-building use rather than formal certification training.

Choosing the Right Target for Your Range

The right target depends on what you're training for. Hunters preparing for the season should prioritize MR Target's reactive animal silhouettes, paired with time behind a hunting optics & scopes upgrade to confirm zero on realistic shapes rather than flat plates. Competitive shooters running USPSA, 3-Gun, or steel challenge matches should look to MGM Targets' plate racks and rimfire arrays, or MR Target's dueling trees and plate racks for practice between matches. Shooters who want a dynamic, engaging range day — rather than pure competition training — often gravitate toward Shooting Targets USA's rotating star targets or MR Target's spinner lineup. Facilities running structured firearms training, whether for law enforcement, security, or serious civilian preparation, should look to iMarksman's Use of Force systems, which train judgment and decision-making in a way static targets can't. And for indoor ranges or shoot houses, MR Target's caliber-rated bullet traps provide the safe containment a controlled training environment requires.

Building a Complete Range & Hunting Setup

Shooting targets are part of our broader Hunting & Fishing collection, which also includes hunting optics & scopes for sighting in before you shoot, archery equipment for bowhunters who want their own practice targets, clay pigeon throwers for shotgun and wing-shooting practice, and treestands & hunting blinds to round out a hunting setup. If your range days extend into overnight trips, our camping equipment and coolers collections cover the rest of the gear list.

Shop Shooting Targets at Omaha Sports & Games

Every target in our Shooting Targets collection is backed by our Lowest Price Guarantee — find the same product for less anywhere else online and we'll beat it. Whether you're building a home range, outfitting a training facility, or picking up a single reactive target for hunting practice, our team can help you choose the right setup. Call us at (888) 884-2234 or reach out through our online contact form.