Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird 12" Bullseye Targets vs Caldwell 13” Octagon AR500 Steel Target

Buy the Caldwell steel gong if you want a target that survives thousands of rounds and gives instant audible feedback. Buy the Birchwood Casey paper targets if you need many cheap targets for zeroing scopes, scoring groups, or shooting at an indoor range that bans steel. The paper targets are disposable and show white splatter rings around each hit; the Caldwell is a reusable 3/8-inch AR500 plate rated to 3000 fps and 3500 ft-lb, but it needs a stand or chain and a safe berm.

• Choose the Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird if you want a pack of 12 bullseyes for sighting in, group testing, or indoor range sessions where steel is not allowed.
• Choose the Caldwell Octagon if you want one durable steel gong for repeated centerfire practice at outdoor distances.