Insights & Updates on the Dynamic Range X1 Portable Moving Target System

If your end posts aren’t solid, nothing else matters. You can have the best moving target system on the market, but if your cable setup is weak, the whole system suffers. Movement becomes inconsistent, tension slips, and over time, small issues turn into bigger ones. The good news is you don’t need a complicated build to get it right. Here’s a simple, proven way to install a permanent 4x4 end post so your daily setup becomes as easy as raising and lowering a cable. Start With

How much tension should be in the cable?” It’s one of the most common questions people ask when setting up a moving target system. The honest answer? It depends. Target weight, cable span, wind, and setup quality all affect how much tension you actually need. So instead of giving vague answers, we decided to test it properly. The Fastest Way to Know if Your Cable Is Tight Enough Before measuring anything, there’s one quick test that matters most. Move the target carriage to o

There’s a common expectation with portable systems: fast setup. But “fast” means different things depending on your experience, your range, and how precise you want your setup to be. So we put it to the test. The goal was simple—build a working moving target setup in under 10 minutes. Here’s what actually happened, and what it tells you about real-world setup times. Why Setup Takes Longer Than You Think Even experienced teams run into the same small delays: Alignment Isn’t Pe

If your range time is limited, setup time matters more than anything. For IPSC clubs and action shooting ranges, a typical session might only be a few hours. That doesn’t leave much room for building complex moving target rigs from scratch. So instead of overcomplicating it, this build focuses on one goal: get a moving target running fast, with minimal setup. Built for Quick Gun Club Events, Not Full Installations Most moving target setups are designed for law enforcement or

If you’ve ever run training or a competition on a windy day, you’ve seen it. Morning shooters get calm conditions. Afternoon shooters deal with targets drifting, swinging, or rotating just enough to change the shot. It’s a small difference—but in precision training, small differences matter. That’s exactly the problem this new dual cable moving target system was built to solve. The Problem With Traditional Setups Most moving target systems rely on a single cable. It works wel

If you’re setting up the same drill every time, you’re leaving training value on the table. One well-designed target system can do far more than most shooters realize. Whether you’re law enforcement or a civilian who takes training seriously, the difference between “good range time” and “great range time” usually isn’t more gear. It’s how you use what you already have. Here’s how to stretch one target system further and get more out of every session. Stop Treating the Target

This one comes up a lot, so let’s clear it up. Yes, your X1 system can move in any direction — not just left to right or straight toward...

We love it when our customers come up with smart ways to set up their range—and this A-frame setup is one of those builds that’s just too...

We recently set up an indoor moving target installation in Toronto that worked out incredibly well, and we wanted to share the process...

While our X1 Plus is designed for cardboard targets, many users have started experimenting with small steel targets—and we’re here to...

Firearms training isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s about making smart decisions under pressure and staying calm when it counts. A...

Another one of our creative customers sent in their Dynamic Range X1 Plus DIY to add instant feedback to their rifle training. By...

A Practical Guide to Using Berms as Attachment Points for Moving Targets By using the berms as attachment points, you can eliminate the...

A Guide to Packing and Flying with Your X1 Plus Target System and Portable End-Post Kit When it comes to traveling with our X1 Plus...

Target retrieval is not a problem when you can use your X1 target system across 150 yards Here's a look at the Dynamic Range X1 Plus in...

In this video, recorded at the Chris D. Horton Legacy Sniper Competition 2024 , we’re sharing a reliable technique to keep your steel...

Dynamic Range X1 Plus with Self-Healing Rubber Targets We tested using self-healing rubber targets paired with the Dynamic Range X1 Plus....

This video demonstrates how to set up a portable moving target system for police departments or traveling trainers. The system uses a...

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps of setting up a permanent end post (or semi-permanent) for the Dynamic Range X1 or...

In an upcoming video, you'll see a basic sniper training class utilizing the Dynamic Range X1 for moving target practice. The original X1...