Dueling Tree with Flip-N-Rip Stand — Setup Instructions

AR500 Steel Reactive Target

Dueling tree base and tripod mount close-up Dueling tree with paddles hung on upright post Dueling tree fully assembled with all six paddles Dueling tree standing on Flip-N-Rip stand in the field

Overview

This dueling tree lets one or two shooters train side by side for speed and accuracy. Paddles and the center upright are 100% AR500 steel, swinging a full 180° with a loud ring on impact and resetting automatically for the next round. It ships with our Flip-N-Rip stand for fast, tool-free setup — no wrenches, no bolts.

Specifications

Assembled height 47 in
Base footprint (legs out) 31 x 40 in
Shipping weight (3/8" x 6" targets) 65 lb
Paddle swing 180° auto-reset

Available Configurations

Option Choices
Paddle set 6" paddles | 4" paddles | 6"/4"/2" Challenge Set
Steel thickness 1/4" AR500 | 3/8" AR500
Finish Powder-coated, orange/white paddles
Stand angle 20° forward — tool-free adjustment

Included Parts

  • 1 — Powder-coated steel upright post, pre-welded with 6 paddle-mount brackets (alternating sides)
  • 6 — AR500 steel dueling paddles — size/thickness per your configuration above
  • 6 — Paddle pivot pins, pre-installed on the mounting brackets
  • 1 — Flip-N-Rip base plate with integrated front ground stake
  • 1 — Folding support leg assembly, pre-attached to base (20°)

Assembly Instructions

  1. Set up the tripod. Lay the Flip-N-Rip base on the ground and unfold the two front legs away from the rear fixed leg until each one contacts the stop position, forming a stable tripod.
  2. Mount the upright post. Insert the upright post into the slot closest to the single fixed leg. Ensure the target holders face away from the shooter and the post slides through both slots to achieve the correct 20° forward leaning angle, which is recommended to reduce slap-back and bullet splash.
  3. Anchor the base. Press the front stake firmly into the ground, or set the tripod on a flat, stable surface until all three feet are solidly planted.
  4. Hang the first paddle. Starting at the lowest mounting bracket, hang your first paddle by slipping its pivot bar through the bottom two pivot holes.
  5. Hang the remaining paddles. Continue up the post, alternating each paddle left and right at every bracket, until all 6 paddles are hung.
  6. Swing-test. Swing-test every paddle through its full 180° rotation to ensure each one resets freely without rubbing the post or clipping a neighboring paddle.
  7. Final check. Recheck that the tripod is level and the post hasn't shifted, then step back to a safe shooting distance before firing.

Safety Warning

  • Pistol calibers: do not shoot closer than 10 yards (25 yards minimum for magnum pistol calibers).
  • Rifle calibers: do not shoot closer than 100 yards minimum (200 yards minimum for calibers exceeding 2,850 fps).
  • Always wear proper eye and ear protection, confirm a safe backstop, and maintain safe shooting distances and angles at all times.

User assumes all responsibility for the use and misuse of this product.

Questions? Contact support before use if any part is missing or damaged.