Built to Withstand
- Tim Gebhart
- Jul 29
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 31
Most range equipment looks fine on day one. The question is how it holds up after months of constant use, weather, and the kind of hard handling that real ranges deal with every day. That’s why we build Gopher Target Retrieval Systems the way we do.
Heavy 12-Gauge Steel Our systems start with heavy 12-gauge steel — roughly a tenth of an inch thick. This is not light sheet metal. It’s the kind of structural steel that stays rigid under tension and resists the flex and fatigue that thinner materials develop when they’re used hard and often.

Powder-Coated for the Elements Every major component gets a tough powder-coat finish. This protects against sun, rain, humidity, and the outdoor conditions that quietly destroy unprotected equipment over time.
Made in the USA We manufacture our core components in the United States. That means consistent quality, real accountability, and strength you can count on — not the throwaway junk that has flooded so much of the market.
The result is a rigid, reliable setup that keeps working season after season. It stands up to frequent use and hard handling while continuing to support safer target retrieval and reducing long-term maintenance issues.
If you’re responsible for keeping shooters behind the line and your range running without constant repairs, the construction of your retrieval system matters. This is equipment built for the way ranges actually operate.
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