Range time is where fundamentals become instincts. For shooters looking to sharpen target acquisition, swing tracking, and follow-through without expensive automatic throwers, a simple, reliable clay holder can transform any drill into a progressive challenge that builds real-world skills.

BIRCHWOOD CASEY CLAY HOLDER STAND is a low-cost, durable option for building courses of fire. Designed as a wire clay holder, you slightly open the wire ring, insert the clay, and rely on the ring’s compression to securely grip the clay around its inside ridge. This repeatable retention method lets you place multiple holders at varying positions and distances to create moving-target simulations without complex hardware. Shop this product

Why this holder belongs in your kit

As a target category staple from Birchwood Casey, the model is listed as Various, indicating multiple offerings to suit different clay sizes and training needs. At a price of $6.99, these holders are inexpensive enough to field multiple stations, enabling dynamic arrays and staggered engagement distances. The simple wire-ring retention method is both reliable and easy to reset between drills, reducing downtime and increasing rounds-per-hour on the line.

Practical drills and range setup

Place holders in berms, on stands, or in improvised positions to force shooters to transition between targets and present angles. Use incremental distances—short, medium, long—and vary lateral offsets to develop lead estimation and shot timing. Because the ring grips around the clay’s inside ridge, you can set targets at odd angles without worry of them releasing prematurely under wind or light contact.

Drill examples

– Progressive engagement: move shooters between three holders at increasing distances, two rounds per target. 
- Angled swing practice: stagger holders laterally to demand consistent tracking. 
- Speed-accuracy ladder: reduce target exposure time while maintaining hit standards.

These holders are straightforward, affordable, and built by Birchwood Casey, a brand known for practical range gear. For clear product specs and to purchase, View product details and pricing. Check availability on the shop page to add multiple holders to your training kit and elevate range efficiency and skill development.

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