Stand Configuration

Quick Setup

1. Simply slide a 1"x2" wood furring strip through the cross braces and hand tighten the two thumb screws.
2. Stick a couple of 1"x2" strips into the target support braces.
3. Adhere a target backing or a paper target directly to the target support strips.

Optional Cross Brace

The stand can be used without the cross brace if a rigid backing is firmly adhered to the target support strips using staples or spray adhesive, shown left. However, the cross brace does provide substantial support.

Staking

If shooting in tornadic-like conditions, you may want to stake the stand. We made a design decision to not drill ugly holes through the stand. Instead, slide 1"x2" strips into the stand base and anchor the strips down. The wood strips can be drilled and staked or you can use tent-like stakes to anchor down over the top of the strips.

The weight and dimensions of the stand are such that it will securely hold a moderately sized target, free standing, in winds up to 20 MPH.

Ideal Target Stand Designed for Serious Shooters

Get More Out of Your Target Stand

Most stands are fixed width, locking you into a small subset of targets. However, the Rowdy Yates was designed to accommodate virtually any size target or backing you choose. The height and width of your target setup is limited only by the length and number of furring strips used.

Although not quite as stable as the Dirty Harry and its 30" base, the Rowdy Yates is just as versatile. For instance, a large target structure could be constructed, allowing multiple shooters the utilization of a single target stand. This saves money on stands and eliminates the hassle of dragging out a separate stand for each shooter.

Convenient Transport & Storage

The cross braces also play an important role in transport and storage. To keep the two legs together, tighten the base to a short furring strip (4" - 6"). You can also store several legs on a single longer furring strip, making it easy for one guy to carry three or four stands in a single hand.

Once a stand is securely fastened to a short strip for storage, you can slide it into our Target Meister easy carry target stand bag (sold separately).

Inherent Resiliency

Shots that accidentally impact the stand have the highest probability of damaging the cross brace. Usually a damaged cross brace or target support brace renders a stand unusable. However, the Rowdy Yates stand employs an easily replaceable 1"x2" wood furring strip as the cross brace, making it an extremely resilient target stand. Rowdy's big brother, the Dirty Harry, additionally implements shields to protect the target support braces.

Industrial Grade Target Stands

Tough By Design

The Rowdy Yates target stand is constructed entirely of heavy duty rectangular steel tubing. The target support or upright braces are heavyweight 11 gauge (0.120") steel, which are highly resistant to handgun bullets and have tight connection tolerances. All of our steel stands are professionally MIG welded and guaranteed against defects. These stands are engineered to withstand abuse.

Rock Solid Stability from the Ground Up

The Rowdy Yates stand will hold your target steady while you take your shot. Not only can the stand be anchored to the Earth, it also creates a rock solid connection between the stand and the target support strips using our auto-seizing braces. This is our technology; we invented it; no one does anything like it.

Considering the difficulty of practicing in windy conditions, it is advantageous to take as much guess work out of your training as possible. When you're off the mark, know it was you and not your stand.

Professional Aesthetics

These stands are engineered to perform a lifetime and we want them to look professional doing so. Therefore, we apply an extensive finishing process.

First, all steel is blasted to create a rough, rust-free surface. Then two to three layers of ultra-durable Target Meister Orange powder coat is baked onto the raw steel. This renders a lustrous finish that prevents rust and keeps the stand looking awesome for years. We feel such a professional finish is an exceptional value for our customers' investment.