Q: "How long will these targets last?" or "How many hits will one take?" 
A: An 8" Dia. L-Series^™Round Target will take over 1,000 random hits with .45 caliber roundnose (FMJ) bullets or several thousand hits with .22s.
 
               
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Q: What are Newbold targets made of?

A: It's a tough, flexible, hi-tech polymer material.  In 1995 we were the first to introduce this type of shoot-through polymer material to the shooting industry.  Many magazines and shooters started to call them plastic targets or polymer targets or self-sealing targets.  Actually, it's a high-performance elastomer, so in order to try and be a little different, right from the start, we named our target material ElastiMAX™.  Our targets, Pivot Bases, Nuts and Bolts and every elastomer product we offer to shooters is made of this ElastiMAX material , so your bullets pass through without splatter or ricochet. 

 Q: "What is the best ammo to use with Newbold Targets?" 
A: For maximum target life, use lead roundnose or FMJ (Ball) ammo.  Use any caliber from .22s thru .45s — you’ll get a better reaction (target movement) with the bigger calibers.  Bullet velocity must range from 750 fps (feet per second) to 2,000 fps.   Bullets slower than 750 fps should never be used because they will bounce back to the shooter and bystanders.  Rifle ammo (e.g., .223 and .308 Cal.) runs very fast through our targets (See "Can I shoot these targets with rifle ammo?", below.). With rifle ammo, there is little or no target movement on our larger targets and little or no damage to the target.  .223s for example leave a hole so small it is sometimes hard to see at all.  

          

Q: "What happens if I shoot these targets with hollow-points?" 
A: It is safe to use hollow-points, but they "cookie-cut" the target material.  The holes hollow-points make are typically 1/8" Dia. (about the same diameter as the "hollow") straight through the target.  They are not recommended for use because they reduce target life.  The same is true with the use of wadcutters, semi-wadcutters and some flat-point rounds; e.g., .357 magnum flat-points at high-velocity — all of the bullet types mentioned above (and shown in the photo below) tend to reduce target life.  In law enforcement training, where hollow-points are often the norm, you'll get some reduced target life -- but you'll also get safer shooting without ricochet and splatter.

Q: "Which targets should I use for military and law enforcement training?" 
A: Poppers, plus L-Series^™ and K-D Pivot^™ Rounds and Squares in different sizes and colors.  To improve reaction time, trainers direct the shooter's eye by calling-out the next target to shoot with its size, shape and color (i.e., Small!.., Round!.., Red!...)  Trainers hang K-D Pivot targets upside-down (without the base) — a cable or wooden dowel can slip through the "tube" at the bottom of the target — so the target flips back and up when hit.  Walk-throughs or run-throughs can be set up with L-Series targets that trainees can shoot off of  wooden posts or small stands.  You'll add action and hold shooters' interest in any training-shoot with Newbold targets.        

Q: "Where can I buy these targets?" 
A: Newbold targets are available from—this Newbold Website and The Blue Press (Dillon Precision Products).  We also serve dealers nationwide.  Ask your local dealer.  Catalog houses and dealers don't always carry our complete line. 

Q: "Can I shoot these targets with rifle ammo?" 
A: Some rifle ammo, yes — .22 long-rifles and .38 Cal. rifle ammo can be used with all Newbold targets.  Varmint-type and similar rounds (like .223s and .22-250s with Spire-Points) are O.K. to use with our smaller 2" and 3" HangTuff^™ Series targets because you can see these targets flip around with each hit.  Newbold targets have been designed for PISTOL shooting, primarily.  High-velocity rifle bullets, .308, .30-06 (and the .223s/.22-250s mentioned above) for example, tend to pass through the target so quickly that the larger (e.g., 6" to 8") targets do not move enough for you to see much movement.  Additionally, softnose hunting rounds will often damage the target, making a small entrance hole in the front and a slightly larger exit hole out the back.  Click Here for a few of the smaller Newbold targets we recommend for rifle shooting.

Q: "Can I shoot these targets with black powder rifles and ammo?" 
A: Yes — use up to .50 and .58 caliber roundnose and ball ammo.  However, the use of Minie-balls with concave entry points and certain Sabot slugs tend to "cookie-cut" the material, much like hollow-points.

Q: "Can you shoot these targets with a shotgun?"  
A: Yes. Double "00" and Triple "000" buckshot can be used on the larger L-Series^™ and K-D Pivot^™ targets at suggested distances of 20-25 yards and more with good results and reasonably long life.  Do not use bird-shot because it will pack-up inside the target.  And we do not recommend that you shoot them up close with shotgun "blasts".

Q: "Can I shoot Newbold Targets with B-Bs and Pellets?" 
A: NO! B-Bs and pellets will bounce back at the shooter and bystanders. They do not have enough velocity to penetrate the target.   Even use of higher-end, high-velocity pellet guns — with projectiles running in excess of 700 feet per second (on up to 1,100 FPS) is never recommended with our standard line of targets. Please, don't even try it. Call us for information describing our special line of (very thin) B-B and pellet gun targets.

Q: "What about Cowboy Shoots — what targets do you recommend?" 
A: Cowboy shooters use a lot of .45 caliber roundnose (Ball) ammo for pistol shooting and .45 caliber flatnose ammo for rifle shooting.  The roundnose ammo is fine for any of our targets but the flatnose ammo cookie-cuts the ElastiMAX^™ material.  This shortens the life of the target, but if you need a target that doesn't ricochet or send splatter back at you, shorter target life might be a good trade-off.  Try our Varmints, the Tombstone and the Whiskey Bottle!

Q: "Can I use them in my Paintball Shoot?" 
A: Yes!  Use HangTuffs and K-D Pivots.  Our L-Series can be shot with paintballs, but you'll see more action with the HangTuffs and K-D Pivots.  And if you operate a paintball range — Newbold targets give shooters something fun and exciting to shoot while they're just waiting around.  

Q: "What type of targets would you suggest for beginning shooters?" 
A: In several high-use shooting ranges, the 6" HangTuff^™ targets have been used very successfully to replace messy clay pigeons and time-consuming air-filled balloons (for .22 and .38 shoots). If you operate a range for kid shoots, you know how difficult it can be to keep a steady supply of clay pigeons, balloons and even paper targets set up on your range.  With these Newbold targets, you set them up once in the morning and they take the hits all day long.  It gives beginners lots of action, with immediate results and easily holds and keeps their interest.  8" HangTuffs^™ are larger and easier-to-hit, but they'll see more action with the 6" Dia. HangTuffs.   Orange and yellow are the most popular colors.

Q: "When shooting the K-D Pivot targets, can I interchange any K-D Pivot^™ target (regardless of size or type) on a K-D Pivot Base?" 
A: Yes. You can switch a 4" Round Pivot^™ target with a Bowling Pin Pivot target and then switch that with a Prairie Dog Pivot — no problem — all K-D Pivot^™ targets simply snap into the K-D Pivot^™ Base.  It takes just a few seconds.

Q: "How do I get the reset string through those little holes on the K-D Pivot Base and the K-D Pivot Target?" 
A: Lay a portion of the string directly across the hole, push the string completely through the hole --with a twig, a paper clip or a toothpick -- and grab it on the other side.

Q: "Is there an easy way to get the ElastiMAX^™ nuts onto the ElastiMAX^™ bolts?" 
A: Sometimes it's tough getting the nut started on the bolt; you turn the nut, but the threads don't grab.  The answer is push or "mash" the nut up against the bolt before you start turning it.  This way, the first couple of threads snap onto the bolt, which makes things easier.

Q: "Can you melt these targets in an oven to close up the holes?" 
A: No. The material will not melt.

Q: "Do the straps break easily on the HangTuff^™ Targets?" 
A: No. The strap is made of the same material as the target and holds up about as well as the target itself. If deliberate attempts are made to "knock" the straps off, of course it can be done — however, most shooters will concentrate on the "round", or "Bullseye" part of the target.

Q: "Why do L-Series targets cost more than K-D Pivot targets?" 
A: All K-D Pivot targets are almost half as thick as L-Series targets because all the bullet needs to do is knock the K-D Pivot target over-center to knock it down.   L-Series targets are made thicker because the bullet has to "hang-on" to the thickness of the target a little longer.  Increasing the thickness gives the L-Series target more snap-back action.

Q: "Why should I use Newbold Targets?" 
A: Because They Are:
    — Safer-than-steel — No Lead Splatter!  Especially for indoor ranges.
    — Fun-to-shoot! A great alternative to paper targets!
    — Easy-to-carry — Seven Times Lighter than steel.
    — Available in four colors.
    — Can be shot at -40F to +120F — they are all-weather targets and may be left outdoors.