TROUBLE SHOOTING, TIPS, & TRICKS

Keep your Target Tumbler rolling strong. Find quick fixes, expert tips, and range-tested tricks to get the most out of every session.

Discs not feeding

Level the system using the integrated bubble level
Check battery level (use on/off switch when not in use)
Check battery contacts inside battery pack. Slide batteries away from spring contact side to insure the “+” side is contacting the terminal
Check for dirt or debris inside of the Magazine rail
Keep a rag handy for dusting off discs in between uses
Check battery inside the remote-control fob

If batteries are replaced, reprograming of the fob may be necessary as the fob and Target Tumbler electronics are “paired” devices.
Remote fob re-programing steps:

Remove the lid on the TARGET TUMBLER base using a flat blade screwdriver or object
Locate the small controller board on the right-hand side inner wall of the box cavity
Locate the small, round, black button on the controller board
Press the black button on time. In a second, the blue light on the board will come on. When it does, press the “ON” button on the fob one time. The blue light will flash. Press the fob button again and the release mechanism will activate proving that the process has been successful.

Remove the lid on the TARGET TUMBLER base using a flat blade screwdriver or object
Locate the small controller board on the right-hand side inner wall of the box cavity
Locate the small, round, black button on the controller board
Press the black button on time. In a second, the blue light on the board will come on. When it does, press the “ON” button on the fob one time. The blue light will flash. Press the fob button again and the release mechanism will activate proving that the process has been successful.

Unclear roll path – check for large obstructions and remove
Tripod not level – check integrated bubble level on the top of the tripod
Discs fall off the flex rail prematurely - Flex rail not straight and true – align the flex rail to the rail assembly – tighten the tension system if necessary
Dirty mag rail – ensure no dirt or debris has contaminated the inside of the mag rail
Damaged disc – check for dinged or nicked edges. File edge or hammer to fix. Replace if necessary

Tension spring and cord not tight enough – re-tie the loop knot on flex rail end. Make the cord shorter. The spring should be stretched to approximately 2X its relaxed length for proper tensioning

Move the 3 legs out and away from the center. This will give a larger, more stable base. Re-level by adjusting leg lengths
If needed, add weight to tripod or anchor the tripod legs to the ground (see below)
WIND! – Wind can topple the system. If shooting in windy conditions, hang weight from the tripod hook below the TARGET TUMBLER base unit. This can be a bag or rocks, bullets, an ammo can or nearly anything. Do not exceed about 5 lbs.

Check for large objects in the disc rolling path
WIND! – wind blowing perpendicular to the rolling path can case disc instability and rolling issues. If possible/safe Re-orient the system to align the roll path WITH the wind.

Remove the lid on the TARGET TUMBLER base using a flat blade screwdriver or object
Locate the small controller board on the right-hand side inner wall of the box cavity
Locate the small, round, black button on the controller board
Press the black button on time. In a second, the blue light on the board will come on. When it does, press the “ON” button on the fob one time. The blue light will flash. Press the fob button again and the release mechanism will activate proving that the process has been successful.

Unsupported calibers or ammunition used
For use with 22 LR, .380, 9mm or smaller caliber
Soft shot (not steel) from shotguns are acceptable
DO NOT use steel bullets or armor piercing ammo
Some damage is acceptable for normal operation. If damage is impeding free motion inside of the magazine rail, replace the disc