Caldwell AR-500 STEEL SPINNER User manual

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Product # 758995
Instruction # 1048736
Revision A

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LOCATION FOR SHOOTINGYOUR MAGNUM RIFLE SWINGER:
Be sure you have a safe backstop, such as a hill or berm of soft earth. Be sure the area beyond
and beside the target is safe and clear.
Place the swinger directly onto soft ground.
Do not place the swinger on concrete,
asphalt or solid rock. Do not elevate the
product.Always shoot directly at the product
(shooter must be perpendicular to the
target). See Photo 1.
Shooters must keep at least 100 yards back
from the target when using ries and 15 yards
when using handguns. Keep all bystanders
behind the shooter.
LEAD SAFETY: Your Magnum Rie
Swinger target and frame can accumulate
lead residue from lead ammunition. Always
wash your hands with warm soapy water
after handling the Magnum Rie Swinger and
before eating or drinking.
NOTE: This target is intended to be
used only with the frame and
components included.
NOTE:The target and frame may have sharp edges after shooting.Always use caution when handling
this product after use.
100Yards for
Rifles
15 Yards for
Handguns
TARGET

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you for purchasing a Caldwell Magnum Rifle Swinger. Assembly of
this product is very easy and requires only a 16mm and 17mm wrench. The
product should be assembled as shown. (See exploded view on next page)
ASSEMBLY STEPS:
1. Assemble four of the steel Bars into the molded Elbows (As shown on
pg 4), forming two leg sections. Be sure to fully seat them into the
Elbow Sockets.
2. Push the remaining Bar into one of the Elbows until it is fully seated.
3. Slide one of the Target Centering Tubes over the Bar, followed by the
Target Mounting Block and then the second Tube.
4. Press the second complete leg section onto the bar, completing
the Frame.
5. Using the bolts, washers and nuts, attach the Target Plate to the
Mounting Block.
NOTE: The bolts should be aligned so that the washer and lock nut
are on the BACK SIDE of the Target Mounting Block, opposite
from the Target Plate.
6. Tighten the bolts using a 16mm and 17mm wrench until they are tight.
7. Slide the molded Stake Brackets onto the legs as shown
8. Insert the Stakes into the Stake Brackets

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Target
Centering
Tubes
Target
Mounting
Block
Target
Plate
Washers and Nuts
Bolts
Bar
Close up of Center Bar section
Bar
Elbow
Target
Centering
Tubes
Target
Mounting
Block
Target Plate
Washers and Nuts
Bar
Bar
Stake Bracket
Stake
Bar

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REPLACEABLE LEGS:
The frame of this target is made of 5 solid steel bars. While these bars
are designed to resist damage from bullet fragments, a direct bullet impact
could damage the bar. If this occurs, the frame is designed to accept
common ½” re-bar pieces as replacements. Simply remove the damaged
bar and replace it.
NOTE: All four legs should always be the same length. If only one leg
needs to be replaced, move the Center Bar to that leg and use
the re-bar as the new Center Bar. If more replacements are
needed, replace all four legs together.
Replacing bars with common 1/2” Re-bar
Elbow
Target
Centering
Tubes
Close up of Stakes

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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
The Caldwell Magnum Rifle Swinger is made of Certified AR500 Through-
Hardened Target Steel.This steel is extremely durable and is designed to
hold up to years of use. The Molded Parts are made of Ballistic Polymer to
allow bullets to pass directly through with only minimal damage.
This product is designed to be used with the Target Plate facing
TOWARD the shooter and the Target Mounting Block facing
AWAY from the shooter. Avoid shooting the target plate on the
side the Mounting Block is on to prevent accelerated wear on all
of the components.
1. Place the target downrange, at least 100 yards away for rifle calibers
and at least 15 yards away for handguns\
2. Check that target bolts are tight. Recheck after each use.
3. Stake the frame to the ground by placing the Stake Brackets a few
inches above where the Leg contacts the ground and driving the stakes
until the bracket is holding the frame down.
NOTE: For a secure hold, drive the stakes straight down or angled
slightly opposite to the Leg angle. In order to maximize the life
of this product, follow the recommendations below:
GOOD BAD
Bullet
Direction
Bullet
Direction

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• Lead and copper jacketed bullets are recommended. Solid copper or
non-expanding bullets will accelerate wear on the Target. (No Armor
Piercing or Incendiary bullets should be used)
• The maximum IMPACT velocity of the bullet should be below 2900
feet per second.
• Maximum IMPACT energy of the bullet should be below 2000 lb.-ft.
(This target is NOT rated for .50BMG)
NOTE: Impact velocity and energy can either be obtained from the
ammunition manufacturer or calculated using one of the
many ballistics calculators available on the Internet.
• The Frame, stakes and fasteners are not intended to withstand direct
bullet impact.
• If the surface of the target plate becomes damaged, it can be turned
around to provide a longer life.
• Repainting the target plate after shooting is not necessary but can be
done to resist corrosion.The target can also be painted different colors
to provide maximum contrast against a crosshair or open sights.

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