Dual Flip Paddle Bracket – Partial Kit (6mm Mild Steel Face Plate)

Dual Flip Paddle Bracket – Partial Kit with 6mm Mild Steel Face Plate

(For 90x35 Post Top Target Mount – Flip Paddle Brackets Not Included)
(This is a partial kit – designed for users who already have x2 Post Top Flip Paddle Brackets and 1x Post Top Target Mount)

The Dual Flip Paddle Bracket Partial Kit is a duelling tree-style add-on designed to bolt directly to the 90x35 Post Top Target Mount (sold separately). It features a black powder-coated steel base plate and a raw, uncoated 6mm mild steel face plate shaped in a love-heart profile to deflect splatter downward and protect internal components. The kit holds two Post Top Flip Paddle Brackets side-by-side, creating a compact reactive setup ideal for rimfire training, casual duelling, or cowboy-style matches. AR450 and AR500 face plate options are available separately for higher calibre use.

The system functions by starting both paddles in the outward-facing position. In a competitive setup, Shooter A engages the left paddle, and Shooter B engages the right paddle. When hit, each paddle swings inward into the middle. The first paddle to flip will sit at the front, clearly showing who hit their target first—providing instant visual feedback in a fast-paced, reactive format.

Key Features:
✔ Duelling tree-style reactive add-on – fits x2 flip paddle brackets side-by-side
✔ 6mm Mild Steel Face Plate – raw/uncoated, designed for rimfire use only
✔ Base Plate – powder-coated black, bolts directly to the Post Top Mount
✔ Spring Recoil System – reduces impact stress and extends component life
✔ Modular & Durable – partial kit lets you expand using your existing flip brackets

Recommended Paddle Sizes:
✅ Best: 100mm paddles for reliable flipping and visual clarity with .22LR
❌ Not recommended: 150mm paddles – may not flip consistently with .22LR due to low impact energy
❌ Not recommended: 50mm paddles – while they may function, they are visually undersized and out of proportion with this system

⚠️ Note: This mild steel version is not rated for .22 Magnum or .17 HMR. For best performance with .22LR, use 100mm paddles in 6mm mild steel.

Paddle Compatibility Tips:

• Match paddle and face plate materials where possible

• Using a stronger face plate with lighter paddles is fine (e.g. AR500 face plate with mild paddles)

• System is always rated to the weakest component in the impact zone

• Example: An AR500 face plate with 6mm mild steel paddles is safe, but the system will only be rated to mild steel specifications

🛒 Flip paddles and brackets are sold separately – see our Gongs, Paddles & Target Plate Profiles category

Material Rating – 6mm Mild Steel Face Plate:
✔ Rated for air/CO₂ (.177, .22) and .22LR only
✔ Max velocity: 1,200 fps
✔ Min velocity: 800 fps
✔ Rimfire use at 25 metres+ (angled target only)
⚠️ Not suitable for centrefire or high-velocity rounds
⚠️ Subsonic rounds under 1,100 fps may not flip paddles reliably

What’s Included:

• 1 x Dual Flip Paddle Base Plate (black powder coat)

• 1 x 6mm Mild Steel Face Plate (raw/uncoated, love-heart shape)

• All required zinc-coated mounting hardware, including spring recoil device

Not Included (Partial Kit):

• 90x35 Post Top Target Mount (required – sold separately)

• Post Top Flip Paddle Brackets (x2 required – sold separately)

• Flip Paddles (x2 required – sold separately; 100mm recommended for .22LR use)

• 90x35mm Timber Post

📌 Visit our Safety, Distance & Calibre Ratings and Instruction Manuals pages for usage guidelines and setup help
🇦🇺 Proudly Manufactured in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

📸 Photo Note:
Flip paddles and Post Top Flip Paddle Brackets shown in images are for reference only and are not included with this partial kit. These components are available separately.
🔄 Alternatively, we offer a Full Kit version with everything included – see related listings in this category.