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AR500 Steel Top Post 2x4 Hook Mount Hostage 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"

AR500 Steel Top Post 2x4 Hook Mount Hostage 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"

All Caliber AR500 Steel Hostage Training System - Hook Mount

The Bash Target Supply "Hook" mount AR500 steel hostage target accessory is built for absolute durability, reliable paddle operation and maximum stability. 

  • Hang any size or shape AR500 steel plate with this high-performance AR500 Hook.
  • Simply slide over a 2x4 wood post or your Bash Target Supply Steel Post.
  • No bolts, No tools just hang your plate, insert your paddle and shoot.   
  • Paddle is 6" Diameter, choose 5/16", 3/8" or 1/2" thick premium AR500 steel. 
  • Paddle mechanically auto resets to face the shooter.
  • For larger calibers use 1/2" thick paddle to slow down paddle swing speed to avoid paddle slap back. 
  • Don't need a hostage paddle, check out our two 2x4 Hook options.  Top Post 2x4, Variable Height Hook 2x4.

The hostage plate and paddle hang at a perfect 20 degree angle for safety and plate wear. Paddle accessories available for 3/16" Rimfire rated, 5/16" Handgun rated, 3/8" Rifle Rated, 1/2" Heavy Rifle Rated.

$84.99 - $99.99
$84.99
$84.99 - $99.99
$84.99
Product FAQ's

How does the 2x4 Top Post Hostage Hangar mount to a target stand?

The hangar features a clean design engineered to slip securely over the top of a standard 2x4 lumber post, requiring zero tools for a fast range setup. Seamlessly hang any size target plate on the hook.

What makes the audible impact louder on this specific 2x4 post mount?

The hangar bracket is uniquely designed to isolate and cleanly hang steel target plates away from the wood post, maximizing metal resonance to deliver an incredibly loud report on impact.

What thickness paddle options are available for the 2x4 Top Post Hostage Hangar?

The lineup is available in three high-grade armored variants including 5/16" handgun-rated steel, 3/8" standard rifle steel, and ultra-thick 1/2" AR500 big-bore target steel.

Are the there mounting bolts or welds that are protected from incoming bullet impacts?

Yes, the structural geometry shields the assembly components behind the front target plate, eliminating exposed hardware vulnerabilities and preventing unexpected range downtime. There are no mounting bolts to be damaged.

Transform any standard wood post into an interactive precision training station with the Bash Target Supply Top Post 2x4 Gong Hangar Hostage. Laser-cut from armored-plate steel, this versatile mounting hanger slides effortlessly onto the top of a standard 2x4 wood post or the Bash Target Supply Steel Post to support your favorite steel shooting target front plate. Engineered for maximum auditory confirmation, the system safely suspends plates behind an integrated reactive hostage bracket, providing an incredibly loud and crisp ring with every successful impact. Zero tool set up, simply slide onto your post, hook on your target plate and insert your paddle and shoot. The Hostage and Hook handle tactical training punishing enough for handguns up to heavy centerfire rifles. Available in 5/16", 3/8", or thick 1/2" AR500 steel paddle configurations, this hangar is the ultimate range accessory for modular, portable steel target setups.