Love it, super fun with 8” and 6” .250 paddles for 9mm. Quick and easy to assemble, didn’t even need the video
Dueling Tree model, 6 x 1/4-inch paddles with 100 lb springs, and the weapon is a 9 mm pistol
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"Best design, quality, portability, and price on the market." -Cory K.
Dueling Tree Target - Works with ANY Weapon
Swap all paddles in under 6 min: pistol to rifle.
Love it or I’ll buy it back!
- ✅ Versatile: 3–8" paddles, pellet to rifle
- ✅ Portable: Splits to 35". Range setup: 5 min
- ✅ Built Tough: 100% AR500 spine, legs & pivots
- ✅ Precise: Toggle springs. No phantom hits
- ✅ Rust-Proof: Zinc beats rust and bullets
U.S. Patent Pending — Application No. 64/149,263
Dueling Tree Target - 8" x 1/8" AR400 (rimfire) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Retail Price: $557.99Your Price: $464.99You Save: $93.00
⭐Also available without paddles⭐ (expand for why)
Customize your dueling tree your way. While we’ve pre-configured popular paddle combinations above, you can freely mix and match paddles to fit your needs.
How to order: Select the FRAME ONLY, then add your preferred paddles and springs.
KYL-style example: 8/7/6/5/4/3
(larger paddles at the bottom).
Swapping all paddles takes under 6 minutes.
Dueling Tree model, 6 x 1/4-inch paddles with 100 lb springs, and the weapon is a 9 mm pistol
Dueling Tree Target - 8" x 1/8" AR400 (rimfire) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Choose springs for your paddles
Included at no extra cost. The spring has to match your paddles' weight, or they won't flip right. The one that fits your tree is marked in green.
Warning: the paddles you’ve selected are too heavy to swing reliably with most handguns.
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Dueling Tree Paddles
(price is for 1 paddle)
$16.99
Dueling Tree Frame
(Everything except paddles & Springs)
$359.99
Springs
(price is for 1)
$2.99
Why Our Dueling Tree Outshoots the Rest
Most dueling trees look alike in a photo. The differences show up the first time you shoot one. Here's how ours stacks up against a typical dueling tree.
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Feature
ShootingTargets7 Our Dueling Tree
Typical Tree The Competition
Frame & Stand Steel
✓AR500 frame — mast, legs & pivots all hardened steel
✗Mild steel stand — only the paddles are hardened
Finish
✓Zinc plated — lives outdoors, survives direct hits
✗Painted — chips & rusts from spall and strikes
Paddle Action
✓Spring toggle (patent pending) — reduced bounceback & stuck paddles
✗Free gravity swing — phantom flips & paddles that hang up
Tuning
✓Adjustable lean (5°–20°) plus swappable springs for any load
✗Fixed — nothing adjusts to your caliber or distance
Paddle Sizes
✓3"–8", any combo, in 1/8" to 1/2" thicknesses
✗One fixed size only (typically 6" × 3/8")
Caliber Range
✓Pellet & rimfire up to .44 Mag & rifle (to 2,100 ft-lb)
✗“Standard calibers” only — no true rimfire setup
Ways To Play
✓Two modes — classic dueling and Know Your Limits
✗One mode
Portability
✓Splits into two <35" pieces — range setup from the trunk: 5 min
✗No breakdown — awkward to haul & store
Size & Presence
✓72" tall — full-size, handles up to 8" paddles
✗Around 50" — shorter, only 6" paddle capacity
Warranty
✓Lifetime (when used as directed) — plus “love it or I’ll buy it back”
✗No warranty stated
Replacement Parts
✓Every part sold separately — never scrap the whole tree
✗Not offered
Frame Durability
✓3/8" AR500 spine rated to 2,100 ft-lb of impact
✗Warns of frame damage from misfires & ricochets
One tree. Every caliber. Backed for life. 🎯
Comparison reflects a typical competitor dueling tree based on publicly published specifications. Built for shooters who'd rather buy once than replace a rusted, wobbly tree every season.
Read this if you're confused about what paddles to choose.
Choosing paddles: common questions
Proper paddle selection is essential for dueling tree to work as intended.
Can I just buy 1/2" paddles so I can shoot everything with it?
No.
One paddle for every gun only works if everything you shoot has 971 ft-lb of energy or more.
If it isn’t, the paddle will take hits and not flip. That’s a recipe for disaster.
The Estimated Minimum Energy (FPE) to Reliably Flip Paddles table is the cutoff. Every paddle needs a minimum amount of energy to swing.
Tuning cannot make a paddle weigh less.
This tree is different:
Many paddle thicknesses and sizes, so it runs right with virtually any firearm.
Match the paddles to the gun.
All paddles swap in under 6 minutes.
What are some common FPE ratings for typical weapons?
Five Most Popular Handgun Rounds
(with typical muzzle bullet energy)
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9mm Luger — 300 – 400 ft-lbs
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.45 ACP — 350 – 400 ft-lbs
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.22 LR — 80 – 135 ft-lbs (pistol / short range use)
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.380 ACP — 180 – 220 ft-lbs
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.38 Special — 200 – 300 ft-lbs
Five Most Popular Rifle Rounds (maximum 2100 ft-lbs)
(muzzle bullet energy)
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.22 LR — 120 – 145 ft-lbs (rifle / short range); drops to 70 – 100 ft-lbs at 100 yards (long range)
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.223 Remington / 5.56 NATO — 1,100 – 1,300 ft-lbs
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6.5 Creedmoor — 2,200 – 2,600 ft-lbs
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.308 Winchester — 2,400 – 2,800 ft-lbs
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.30-06 Springfield — 2,700 – 3,200 ft-lbs
Can I use this Dueling Tree with high-powered rifles? How far away do I need to be?
Yes, as long as the bullet is below 2,100 ft-lb and 2,850 fps when it hits the target.
The full-size Dueling Tree spine is 3/8" AR500, rated to 2,100 ft-lb of impact. Too much energy can dent or deform it; too much speed (over 2,850 fps) pits the surface.
Start at 50 yards with any rifle (10 yards with pistols). If your round is still faster or more powerful than that at the target, back up until it isn't. That distance is your minimum. Each paddle has its own limit too: 1/8" 150 ft-lb, 1/4" 700 ft-lb, 3/8" 2,100 ft-lb.
Why offer 1/2" paddles if your Dueling Tree spine is only rated to 2,100 ft-lb?
Above about 1,200 ft-lb, 1/2" paddles are the better pick. They're heavier, so they swing over slower and put less shock into the tree when they hit the stops.
This matters most with the smaller paddles, which have less mass.
Why don't you sell the smaller paddles in 3/8" and 1/2"?
Because tiny light paddles and high-powered rifles are incredibly hard on pivots, attachment points and mechanisms.
Forces on components are exponentially lower if we keep the minimum target weights where they are currently.
This ensures the targets will last a lifetime provided they are used within posted recommended use guidelines.
How long does it take to swap paddles?
It takes under 6 minutes to swap all paddles. Watch this video to see how easy it is to remove and install the paddles. #play-video
Estimated Minimum Energy [FPE] to Reliably Flip Paddles
Foot-pounds (ft-lb) of energy required to reliably swing each steel paddle over.
| Paddle Size | 1/8" AR400Max 150 ft-lb | 1/4" AR500Max 700 ft-lb | 3/8" AR500Max 2,100 ft-lb | 1/2" AR500Max 2,100 ft-lb* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | 31 | 85 | Not Available | Not Available |
| 4" | 46 | 125 | Not Available | Not Available |
| 5" | 66 | 179 | 297 | 424 |
| 6" | 89 | 243 | 403 | 576 |
| 7" | 95 | 322 | 534 | 762 |
| 8" | 115 | 409 | 677 | 971 |
All values in ft-lb. Figures are minimums for reliable knockover and include a safety margin for off-center hits.
*The spine of this dueling tree is made from 3/8" AR500 steel and is rated to a maximum impact energy of 2,100 ft-lb. Rounds that exceed this limit will damage the target.
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🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
🎯 What setup do you recommend for a 9mm pistol tree?
For 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .45 Colt and 10mm: 6" x 1/4" paddles with 100 lb springs. This is our tested 9mm setup.
With 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP on 7" x 1/4" paddles, use 100 lb springs. 1/8" paddles use 25 lb springs, except a .22 rifle on 4" x 1/8" paddles, which uses 50 lb (airguns on 4" x 1/8" stay on 25 lb). Not sure? Easy Pick on this page gives the paddle and spring for your round, and when you add the tree to your cart the right spring for your paddles is marked in green.
Set the tree with a 5–7° forward lean. Use our free phone app to dial in the lean angle: app.shootingtargets7.com
⚠️ My paddles won't swing over or are swinging over violently.
For reliable dueling tree action, tune paddle weight to your shooting setup.
Our tree is less angle-dependent than other designs, but it still needs proper tuning:
Issue 1: Paddles don’t swing when hit.
Cause: Paddle too heavy or lean angle too steep.
Fix: Use smaller/lighter paddle, weaker spring and or reduce lean angle.
Issue 2: Paddles swing too hard, shaking the spine.
Cause: Paddle too light or lean angle too shallow.
Fix: Use larger/heavier paddle, stronger spring and or increase lean angle.
🎵 Is the tree "tuneable" for proper action?
Every paddle has a toggle spring for reliable action, and the front leg adjusts the lean from 5° to 20°.
There is no one-size spring: pick the one that matches your paddles when you add the tree to your cart (we mark it in green). Extra springs are $2.99 each if you want to fine-tune.
The spring toggle also holds paddles in place, so nearby hits don't swing them.
🚗 Can I easily take this dueling tree in my car or truck?
Yes. It breaks down in 30 seconds into two pieces under 35", so it fits in a car trunk or truck bed. Range setup from the trunk takes about 5 minutes.
🛠️What tools do I need to assemble the tree?
First assembly: under 30 minutes, and you only do it once.
Bare minimum tools:
🔧 5/8" wrench
🔧 3/4" wrench
🔧 5/32" Allen wrench
That works, but tightening the nylock nuts by hand takes a while. See the assembly video for more info.
🤷♂️How much do the trees weigh?
⚖️ Without paddles the tree weighs 47 lb and splits in half by loosening 2 bolts.
With paddles it weighs up to 93 lb, depending on which paddles you choose. See the weight charts in the photo gallery.
⚠️ Why does this cost more than Chinese trees?
Steel and design.
The frame (mast, legs and pivots) is AR500 hardened steel, about 4× harder than mild steel (≈500 vs ≈120 Brinell). Most budget trees use a mild-steel stand, and AR500 costs about three times as much.
The 3/8" AR500 spine is rated to 2,100 ft-lb at the target (keep speed under 2,850 fps). Patent-pending spring toggles stop paddle shake, phantom swings and stuck paddles.
It's zinc plated, so it can live outside. It stands 72" tall, takes 3"–8" paddles, and splits into two pieces under 35" for transport.
Every part is sold separately, and it's backed by our Lifetime Guarantee (when used as directed) plus "love it or I'll buy it back."
🛡️ Why should I care if your tree is zinc plated?
TL;DR: Zinc plating lets the tree live outside, even where bullets and spall scratch it.
Durable: electroplated zinc bonds to the steel, so it doesn't chip off like paint or powder coat.
Rust protection: where it's scratched, the zinc corrodes first and protects the steel.
🙅♂️ If I hate it, am I stuck with it?
No. Love it or I'll buy it back, and I'll even cover return shipping.
On top of that, it has our Lifetime Guarantee when used as directed.
I shoot my dueling trees on my range often and absolutely love them. I'm confident you will too.
🤷 What if I break a part?
All parts are available separately and are priced reasonably. You should never need any parts, but if you do, you'll be taken care of.
🤷♂️ Why does it look different in some reviews and videos?
I keep improving our products based on customer feedback.
This version uses the patent-pending paddle mechanism I developed for our Climb to Glory target. It has 60% fewer parts than the previous tree, performs better and costs less. Older reviews and videos may show the earlier version.
Like all our products, it's backed by our Lifetime Guarantee (when used as directed) plus "love it or I'll buy it back."
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 34 reviews.
Was hesitant because of the design with the front leg. After watching videos and assembling, i found its better than the standard 4 leg designs. its solid and stationary, wont fall over and the front leg allows you to adjust the tilt and thats huge when not on a flat surface. Best design, quality, portability, and price on the market. Plus you can purchase separate plates for use with other cartridges.
First dueling tree and I’m in love! Painted the tree tan just to help it blend in and eliminate glare from the zinc. 1/4” (0.250) easily moves with 9mm both 6” and 8” paddles. In fact I had to put a good amount of forward lean to not get bounce back on the smaller paddles and the 8s still move smooth.
The Dueling Tree was easy to put together and I love the tripod design for uneven terrain. Setting it up against a sloped berm was no problem and the design made it easy to set the angle. I chose the six inch 1/4 inch thick AR500 paddles with 100 pound springs as suggested by Mark for 9mm. This combination works great and was very fun to shoot. I am impressed by the quality from this company.
Best steel target value of anywhere on the market bar none.
I can't believe how precise ALL of the parts for this six plate pistol dueling tree fit together. These paddles are designed to work right without having to fiddle around with them. I used standard 9mm Blazer 115gr RN bullets in a Walther PDP (full size) from 50ft. to do my testing after assembly. The tree was tilted at an 8 degree angle from verticle towards the shooter. Everything worked perfectly and I couldn't be more pleased. Years ago I had purchased a full range set of competion targets from ST7 and they have been in use for years with absolutely no issues. That alone is why I won't buy any steel targets elsewhere. Truly "bullet-proof" steel targets meant to last a lifetime. Thank you ST7 !!!
Hi, this is Marty and this is my wife Debbie Ann. Just wanted to say how much we enjoy the dueling tree from ShootingTargets7. We’re having lots of fun and learning how to shoot better. Thanks!
Works super!!
Received my shooting tree today. You hit it out of the park again! Painted it Red, White and Blue in honor of the 250th. Can’t wait for the paint to dry and give it a go! Thanks again!
Bought because I wanted a higher quality product. This is the one you want, and the company is super responsive and always supports their items. Bought multiple items, and will buy many more from Mark.
Shipping was faster than expected. Great fun with the dueling tree. My wife and I really enjoy going down to shoot. It works great and the quality is also great. I'm glad I went with the best.
Loving my dueling tree! Shipped quickly and was easy to assemble with a regular tool kit, nothing crazy required. Everything fit well, no issues at all. I’ve put a few hundred rounds into it and its seen some rain, looks as good as when I built it. I added the fluorescent paint to splash on impact for better visibility, plates don’t even show a bit of wear from the impacts (9mm) Has been a ton of fun trying to get faster and faster.
Great target. Breaks down small and is easy to move when set up.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your review Francisco. Increasing that lean angle a bit by adjusting the front leg or / and using stiffer springs will help you with that little bit of paddle bounce back that I see up top. Currently, Dueling Tree ships with 25 lb-ft springs, but they will soon be available in 50 and 100 lb springs as well. This will get you that crisp, clean action that the tree is capable of. Or if you're fine the way it is, shoot away. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the Target.
Hours of fun ! So well built will be adding another to my rifle range soon.
Go bigger or go home. At the time of order ST7 was out of 6” paddles so I opted for the 4” paddles. .22 LR will flip them if you shoot on the outer edge. I was going after a versatile shooting tree that could take 9mm also. I have no complaints about the shooting tree which shipped with the heavy duty springs. I haven’t had a chance to shoot 9mm at it yet but I’m sure that caliber will turn the tables. The tree is built very well with steel components and looks like it’ll hold up for years to come.
Store owner replied: Hey Casey, thank you for your review. You really need to have 1/8 inch thick paddles (I see you got 1/4") with the light duty springs to get proper action with rimfire. I'm surprised you can swing those 1/4" paddles at all. The first FAQ in our Target Paddle Selection Guidelines section in the middle of this page speaks to this. Should you want proper action with your Rimfire, you might consider grabbing some 1/8" thick paddles. In the meanwhile, you can remove the springs completely if you're unable to make them swing. The springs are a very nice additional feature but are not absolutely necessary if you're having issues not being able to swing the paddles. Grabbing the correct eighth-inch-thick paddles for Rimfire will make for a better experience. Fortunately, they are quite inexpensive.
Hello Mark, hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I couldn’t be happier with your “dueling tree” & paddles. An excellent design using top quality components and fabrication. The .250 x 7” paddles swing great using my 45 acp shooting & reloads (Acme 200gr SWC over 5.6 grains of W231) even with inside edge hits; and factory 230 grn Ball ammo, well, what can I say! No rebounds like with my homemade tree. My 22 LR swings the .125 x 6” paddles w/ the lighter springs great too. I’ve been welding / fabbing for close to 50yrs and couldn’t build a clone of your tree at a cost that would justify doing so even if I had the technology to cut and machine the AR500. My only regret is I didn’t buy it earlier in the year as Wisconsin winter is here. Best regards, Rick
I’ve been purchasing targets from Shooting Targets 7 for 10 years now and this 6 paddle target tree is a game changer. This is so well constructed, the quality, ease of assembly and the ability to change the targets. I’ve had this target now for a month and shot 380, 9mm, 45acp with no issues. Just some adjustments to the pitch of the target between calibers . Overall this tree is a lot of fun !!!, great company to do business with, made in the USA, excellent customer service and with free shipping it won’t be long before I purchase another one.
The dualing tree is the latest addition to my shooting 7 targets. My marksmanship has GREATLY improved thanks to these products m
This tree speaks for itself!! The quality is top notch wether I am shooting 22lr, 9mm, 12ga, 5.56, 7.62, 300blk, 45-70 this tree will take it all at appropriate distances! This is the FIRST AN LAST Dueling Tree I will ever have to by an then it will get passed down to another generation where I know it will last there lifetime as well! That's how well engineered this tree is! Very versatile an lifetime warranty! There is NO BETTER TREE on the MARKET in my honest opinion! Im having a blast with my 6 paddle tree an I cant stop showing it off!!! Usa made veteran owned what more could you ask for!!! Thanks Mark for having the opportunity of purchasing this tree definitely a life changer for an avid 2A plinker/average trainer!
I love the 6 paddle tree! I mouned 3/16 5"..without the springs they flip great withh 22LR pistol 40 gr... I put springs back within 9mm.. the swing fantastic and ver little pitting! WIN WIN! I have nicknamed it Megatron..truly a heavy arss transformer!
The dueling tree is the MOST DAMN FUN I've ever had shooting. This is a great product at a fair price.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review Richard! I am super happy to hear you're enjoying your new dueling tree. Marks note: Richard purchased the 7"x1/4" paddles.
We are using air rifles hitting the targets at 80 foot pounds so we went with the smaller paddles. With a little tuning it is working awesome thanks Mark.
I may not be a perfect shot, but this dueling tree is seriously awesome! Smooth & works like a charm! I love the smoothness! The paddles flip super easily and you get instant feedback without ever having to reset the target. Easy to haul! The tree is easy to move around. It fits perfectly in my short-bed truck making range trips a breeze, yet it's solid when set up. Plus, I like that I can tune it for different paddles which makes it very versatile. Simple to put together & built tough! Putting it together was easy. An impact wrench would have helped, but my old wrenches worked just fine. The instructions are great and easy to follow. A hit with the whole family! This thing has become a family favorite! Everyone loves it and it's awesome for building skills. Definitely Recommend It! If you're thinking about getting a dueling tree, grab this one! It's fantastic—great performance, smart design, easy to transport, and super durable. It makes range trips way more fun.
Store owner replied: Marks Note: I spoke with him and he's shooting 6" x 3/8 inch paddles with a 9mm. Although his paddle action here is good, it would likely be better still with 1/4" thick.
Hi Mark, Dueling tree works great! I might adjust the lean a little. If the hit is closer to the spine sometimes it doesn’t flip with the 9mm. Feel free to use the video as you like or my any of the comments I’ve made. As always it is a great product, could not be happier with it!
Used it for both 9mm handgun and PCC and .223 and found it incredibly well built and reactive. Highly recommend. Can't find a better option for the price
Store owner replied: Thank you very much, Tom. I'm super happy to hear you're thrilled with the Dueling tree. For the benefit of others who may be wondering, I'll share that you purchased the tree with 6-inch by 3/8-inch paddles and the 50 ft-lb/in springs. If you'd like to hop on camera and share a video of you shooting it with your 9mm and your .223 I'll get you a $50 gift certificate for our store in exchange for your time spent doing that.
Very fun time with the dueling tree!
I really like the engineering with the captured nuts, and it has held up well so far. We've found that the springs like to jump off and disappear over time, and they might need a better attachment method, but other than that, which might just be solved with a few washers, it's been perfect.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your feedback, Michael. That spring issue has already been fixed. I will send you what you need right away at no cost. I'll also include six new springs at 50 ft-lbs/in instead of the 25 ft-lbs/in you were sent and you'll find you should not have any issues after that. 🫡 Mark | (ST7 Targets)
Fairly straightforward to assemble, easy setup at the range with just three bolts, and it worked without any adjustments the first time out. Overall, very happy with it and much more fun than just shooting paper all day.
Haven’t opened it yet to be honest. Wife got sick and my dad passed.
Great
Haven’t been able to use it yet! Weather in Wisconsin has been bad! As always all of products I have gotten from you have been outstanding and great quality! Have been a customer for a long time and looking forward to getting some more products! Pleasure doing business with your company! Thank you, Mark Slussar
This target is amazing! I am more than satisfied with this beast all the way around. So versatile and the family can’t stop shooting at it.
Exceptional quality. Functions perfectly. I take it to the range in my truck so I have to break it down into 3 componets to transport and carry. It is rather heavy due to its heavy duty materials it is constructed with. all in all I would purchase it again
I had to settle for the 4 target tree where I have my own range but all in all I'm super satisfied with it. I've had Shooting Target 7 targets for some time now and that's why there was no shopping when I wanted to add a tree. Excellent and super rugged products is what I wanted and got from my latest addition. Mark comes across as an honest hard working guy who really cares about what he sells to his customers not to mention his repeat customers. Thanks Mark!!
