• Drop-Tree Paddle - 100MM Round Profile (6MM AR450)

Drop-Tree Paddle - 100MM Round Profile (6MM AR450)

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100mm Drop-Tree Paddle – 6mm AR450 Armour Steel

Durable Drop Paddle for All Drop-Tree Systems

The 100mm Drop-Tree Paddle is designed for use with all Drop-Tree target systems, offering superior durability and impact resistance compared to mild steel paddles. Constructed from 6mm AR450 armour steel, this paddle ensures smooth, consistent flipping action within the Drop-Tree track system, making it ideal for .22LR, .22 Magnum, .17 HMR, air rifles, and shotgun birdshot.

Unlike a Dueling Tree, where paddles flip side to side, Drop-Tree paddles descend with each shot, forcing the shooter to track downward. This eliminates recoil-riding tactics, ensuring better sight tracking and target engagement.

💡 Why Choose This Drop Paddle?
The 6mm AR450 steel construction significantly extends paddle lifespan, making it ideal for high-volume training. This paddle is recommended for .22LR shooters needing more durability and those using .22 Magnum or .17 HMR.

📌 When used with AR450-armoured Drop-Trees, this paddle aligns with the system’s overall rating, ensuring maximum longevity and reliable operation.

📌 All systems are rated to their weakest component. If using this AR450 drop paddle with an unarmoured Drop-Tree (mild steel spine), the system remains limited to the mild steel rating. Similarly, if used with an Alpha Drop-Tree (8mm AR500 system), the overall rating is reduced to the weakest component—the 6mm AR450 paddle rating.

Key Features:

✔ Designed for All Drop-Tree Systems – Fully compatible with both unarmoured and armoured Drop-Trees.
✔ Made from 6mm AR450 Armour Steel – Superior durability over mild steel paddles.
✔ Weight-Optimised for Rimfire & Airgun Calibres – Designed for .22LR, .22 Magnum, .17 HMR, and air rifles.
✔ Round Target Profile – 100mm circular paddle for consistent impact response.
✔ Optimised Drop Mechanics – Precision-cut for smooth, controlled flipping.
✔ Tool-Free Installation – Drops directly into any Drop-Tree system.
✔ Sold Individually – Available only as a single drop paddle.

Calibre Ratings & Shooting Distances:

🛑 Air/CO₂ & Rimfire Calibres (.177, .22LR, .22 Magnum, .17 HMR)
✔ Handgun:

  • Angled (16° to 20°+): 10 metres+
  • Vertical (Perpendicular): 50 metres+

✔ Rifle:

  • Angled Targets: 25 metres+
  • Vertical Targets: 50 metres+

🛑 Shotgun Calibres (.410, 12 Gauge – Birdshot only)
✔ Shotgun:

  • Angled (16° to 20°+): 15 metres+
  • Vertical (Perpendicular): 20 metres+

🛑 Velocity & Energy Ratings:
✔ Maximum Energy: 300 ft-lbs.
✔ Maximum Velocity: 2,650 fps at impact
✔ Minimum Velocity: 700 fps at impact

⚠ Important Notes:

  • Not rated for centrefire calibres or high/lower-velocity ammunition.
  • Subsonic rounds (less than 1,100 fps) may not activate the moving paddle.
  • Rounds slower than 500 fps may not generate enough energy to fragment properly, increasing ricochet or bounce-back risk, especially with soft lead pellets or copper-plated rounds.

📌 For full details of our cheaper selection, refer to our "Why Use Mild Steel?" page. (this will help you to determine what material suits your application and budget)

📌 Drop Paddles Sold Individually – This product is only available as a single unit.

Product Finish Note:

This drop paddle is supplied raw and uncoated. Photos may show a powder-coated finish for reference only.

📌 For full safety guidelines, shooting distances, and calibre ratings, visit our Safety, Distance & Calibre Ratings page.

🇦🇺 Proudly Made in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia