Texas Star Target Plate – 150MM Round Profile (6MM Premium Mild Steel)
Texas Star Target Plate – 150MM Round Profile (6MM Premium Mild Steel)
Large-Format Texas Star Paddle for .22LR – 150mm Diameter
The 150mm Round Texas Star Paddle in 6mm Premium Mild Steel is a precision-cut circular target plate designed specifically for use with Stag Point Industries Texas Star Target Systems. It features a dog bone-shaped keyway that locks securely into all variations of our Texas Star arms, allowing for quick installation and smooth resets during use.
✔ Round Target Profile – 150mm circular paddle designed for a larger strike zone and reactive movement
✔ Material – 6mm Premium Mild Steel – Rated for Air/CO₂ (.177, .22), and .22LR
✔ Dog Bone Keyway – Drop-in style mount with dog bone-shaped keyway locks into all variations of our Texas Star arms
✔ Purpose-Built – Fully compatible with SPI Texas Star systems
✔ Consistent Setup – Most users run all five paddles in the same size for predictable performance
✔ Multiple Purchase Options – Available individually or in a 5-pack to suit standard 5-arm Texas Star systems
📌 Velocity & Distance Guidelines:
Vertical Targets (perpendicular): 50 metres minimum
Maximum Velocity: 1,200 fps at impact
Minimum Velocity: 800 fps at impact (not applicable to air guns)
⚠ Subsonic rounds (under 1,100 fps) may not activate moving target plates. Rounds slower than 500 fps may fail to fragment and could result in ricochet or bounce-back — especially with soft lead pellets or copper-plated rounds.
📌 Paddle & Arm Compatibility:
This paddle fits all current SPI Texas Star arms — including arms made from 6mm Mild Steel, 6mm AR450, and 8mm AR500. It is suitable for .22LR use, and when shooting .22LR, you should always run a paddle rated for it — like this 6mm Mild Steel version.
⚠ An 8mm AR500 plate doesn’t flinch at .22LR. It’s built for serious punch, not polite requests. Stick with 6mm for proper functionality.
While .22LR can make contact with 8mm plates, it will not reliably eject them from the Texas Star. As a result, 8mm AR500 paddles are not recommended for rimfire calibres — not due to durability, but simply because they don’t function correctly with lower-energy rounds.
You can safely run this paddle on stronger Texas Star arms (e.g. AR450 or AR500) when shooting .22LR. However, never run a thicker or higher-rated paddle on a lower-rated arm. For example, using an 8mm paddle on a 6mm Mild Steel arm may lead to excessive wear, deformation, or even dangerous shrapnel deflection in unpredictable directions.
All SPI Texas Star systems are rated based on the weakest component in the shooting zone. If you're using a 6mm mild steel paddle, the entire system is considered rimfire-only — even if mounted to armour-rated arms.
📌 High Volume Use Recommendation:
For high-volume use and demand, we recommend upgrading to our 6mm AR450 paddles. They offer increased wear resistance while maintaining full compatibility with all SPI Texas Star arms — making them ideal for regular .22LR training and high-use environments, with less frequent target replacement due to wear, as AR450 will last significantly longer than mild steel.
📌 Product Finish Note:
Supplied raw and uncoated. Any powder-coated images shown are for reference only.
📌 For full safety information, shooting distances, and calibre recommendations, visit our Safety, Distance & Calibre Ratings page.
📌 Not Compatible With:
This paddle is not compatible with duelling tree or drop tree systems. It is designed exclusively for Stag Point Industries Texas Star setups.
📌 Additional Notes on 150mm Paddle Use:
Due to its larger size and increased weight, this paddle may require a lighter spring retainer setting to ensure clean ejection. We recommend using the highest velocity .22LR ammunition available (without exceeding the maximum velocity listed above) for best performance. If you notice the paddle hesitating or failing to eject, back off the spring retainer slightly.
⚠ Be cautious not to over-loosen — if the spring is set too light, the plate may eject prematurely or shake loose from vibration. Fine-tuning may be necessary depending on your ammo’s velocity and consistency.