First Look: Throom BounceBack Series Varmint Targets

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posted on May 31, 2023
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Looking for a way to stay sharp when you can't take to the field? Check out the Varmint BounceBack Series of targets from Throom. Different shapes and sizes help keep you sharp whether shooting in a head-to-head challenge against a friend or just trying to beat your best time. The targets can be knocked completely off the stand or secured to the stand with wood screws, Throom Nuts and Bolts, or Bounceback Series Support Bases.

Sold as a set of eight targets, including two prairie dogs, two squirrels, two rabbits, and two ducks. For more information, visit throomtargets.com. MSRP: $299.99

Features:

  • No ricochet or bullet splatter
  • Bullets pass through target (leaving only a pinhole behind)
  • Targets can be shot thousands of times
  • Targets can be safely shot at closer range than steel
  • Paper tears off stand at close range
  • Targets are lighter than steel and easier to transport
  • Target feedback is instantaneous and obvious

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