Rimfire EVO-Popper Kit – Base + Half-Size IPSC Silhouette Target (6mm AR450 Armour)

$409.20
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SKU: SPI-EVO-APT-KIT-TT50R-AR456

Rimfire EVO-Popper Kit – Base + Half-Size IPSC Style Silhouette Target (6mm AR450)

Reactive Target System for Rimfire & Light Shotgun Use

This Rimfire EVO-Popper Kit combines the EVO Target Base with a Half-Size IPSC-style silhouette target plate made from 6mm AR450 armour steel. Designed for rimfire rifles, magnum rimfires, and light shotgun use, this system offers increased durability over mild steel while maintaining responsive and reliable reactive performance.

The silhouette profile provides a practical engagement zone for training and skill development, while the EVO base allows you to fine-tune how the system reacts. With adjustable spring tension, selectable reset modes, and a compact ground-based design, this kit is built for consistent feedback and real-world style shooting.


Key Features:

Complete EVO System – Base and silhouette target plate included
6mm AR450 Armour Plate – Increased durability over mild steel
Half-Size IPSC Style Profile – 476mm tall x 230mm wide
Adjustable Reactivity – Tune response using spring tension and limiter positions
Auto-Reset or Fall Mode – Configure to suit your training style
Compact Ground Setup – No frames, posts, or complex setup
Australian Made – Built in Gippsland, Victoria


🔧 What’s Included:

  • 1 x EVO-Popper Target Base (main body + detachable legs)
  • 1 x Half-Size IPSC Style Target Plate (6mm AR450 armour plate)
  • Stainless Steel Pins, Clips & Recoil Spring System
  • Target Mounting Bolts
  • All Required Assembly Hardware

🛡 Target Rating – 6mm AR450 Armour Plate:

Suitable For:

  • .22LR
  • .22 Magnum
  • .17 HMR
  • Rimfire handguns
  • Shotgun (birdshot only)

Not Rated For:

  • Any centrefire rifle or handgun calibres
  • Slugs or high-energy projectiles

Recommended Use (Angled – EVO System):

🔹 Rimfire Rifles & Magnum Rimfire: 25m+
🔹 Rimfire Handguns: 10m+
🔹 Shotgun (Birdshot): 15m+

🔹 Maximum Velocity: 2,650 fps
🔹 Minimum Velocity: 700 fps
🔹 Maximum Energy: 300 ft-lbs

📌 Lower velocity rounds may reduce reactive performance depending on setup

📌 Very low velocity rounds (<500 fps) may increase ricochet risk


⚙️ How It Works:

The EVO-Popper system is a spring-assisted reactive target. When struck, the plate rotates backward and reacts based on your setup:

Auto-Reset Mode (Spring Installed)
The plate returns forward after each hit for continuous shooting

Fall Mode (Spring Removed)
The plate falls back and stays down for clear hit confirmation

Spring Tension Adjustment

  • Lower tension = easier activation for rimfire
  • Higher tension = faster return and firmer response

3-Position Limiter System

  • Short travel = faster reset
  • Longer travel = greater visible movement

⚠ Higher tension combined with limited travel increases impact force and wear over time


📊 System Notes & Setup:

  • Plate Size: 476mm (H) x 230mm (W)
  • Mounted Height: ~600mm total (varies slightly with setup and terrain)
  • Mounting Pattern: EVO 4-bolt system only

📌 Taller silhouette profile helps keep impacts above the base during normal use

📌 Optional V-Stakes or 300mm Nail Pegs recommended for added stability (sold separately)


📌 Additional Notes:

  • Target plate is supplied raw/uncoated
  • Images may show painted or powder-coated finishes for reference
  • Base is not armour-rated — avoid striking the base directly
  • Modular system – replacement parts available

📘 Resources:

  • Instruction Manuals – Setup and adjustment guide
  • Safety, Distance & Calibre Ratings – Always follow recommended use

Why Non-Compliant?

While this target mimics the silhouette of an IPSC torso, it is intentionally not dimensionally compliant with IPSC match regulations. This allows the EVO system to prioritise real-world usability, improved performance, and practical setup over strict competition sizing.


🔔 Summary:

A durable, rimfire-ready reactive target system built for increased longevity and versatility. The Rimfire EVO-Popper AR450 Kit delivers adjustable performance, practical silhouette training, and reliable feedback in a compact, ground-based setup.