Billy the Kid Target Stand

Our Most Light-weight, Compact & Portable Stand

The Billy the Kid Stand weighs in at only 4.3 lbs. and can be easily carried in one hand.

Stake It

In optimal soil (soft to medium), the Billy the Kid Target Stand will provide a solid target base. It sports a massive, 10" stake. To easily drive the stand into the ground, the stake point is cut to a sharp 30 degree angle.

Drive It Like a Shovel

First, insert a furring strip into the auto-seizing brace. This strip will act like your shovel handle. Next, step onto the stand's base like you would a spade shovel and work the stake into the ground.

Hammer It Like a Nail

We do not recommend hammering the stand directly. Instead, insert a 6" length of 1 x 2 wooden furring strip or 3/4 x 1-1/2 steel bar or tubing. You can then hammer on this BUFFER without damaging the stand. Depending on soil hardness, a 2 to 5 pound hammer may be needed.

Solid Performer in High Winds

Once the stand is properly anchored 10" into the ground, it will not move no matter how high the winds. The 1 x 2 furring strip target supports will snap before the stand is ripped from the ground. If this happens, it is time to shut it down.

The Billy the Kid Stand will always out perform a surface-type stand in high wind. The only caveat is that optimal soil density is required.

Wider Stance in Soft Soil

If the stand is too loose in soft soil, increasing the stand's stance may add some stability. Simply slide a furring strip through each base. Additionally, these extender strips may be staked as well.

Auto-Seizing Braces Come Standard

Our unique auto-seizing braces are standard on all of our steel stands, including the Billy the Kid Stand. These awesome braces are a must have for shooters that do not want their targets to move.

Shotgun Patterning

When testing your shotgun's pattern, it is often ideal to use a large target backing. When using a single large backer, multiple "spread" shots from varying distances can be quickly compared. The Billy the Kid Target Stand is ideal for anchoring a large backer for shotgun pattern testing.

Understanding Your Shotgun's Pattern is an informative video demonstrating patterning at several distances using 00 buckshot. The close-range distances and large shot used in the demo pertain mostly to self-defense situations. Testing patterns using bird shot at 50 yards would require a much larger target.