We have brought in over 30 items from the American brands Caldwell, BOG, Tipton, Wheeler and Smith & Wesson. Among them are clay throwers you can run from your phone, tripods that hold a rifle without your hands, and tool kits that let you build an AR-15 at home. Here is what will suit you.

Shoot clays without a helper

The most interesting release of the season is the Caldwell ClayCopter Surface-to-Air (6010237), first shown at SHOT Show 2026. You put the column on the ground, load up to 50 targets and launch them from the remote or from your phone through the Caldwell Clays app. Nobody has to pull a cord or step on a pedal for you.

ClayCopter targets do not fly like ordinary clays. The spoked disc spins at up to 15,000 rpm, catches the wind and changes course in flight, which makes it harder to hit than a standard clay. The upside is that it only breaks when you hit it: discs that land in the grass can be picked up and launched again.

What the Surface-to-Air gives you:

  • Flight of up to ~91 m and up to 300 launches on a single charge of the removable battery.
  • Control from up to ~91 m over Bluetooth. The included wireless remote works out to 15 m.
  • Up to 10 launchers in one network. You can build your own course on your land, with custom pairs, flurries and voice launching.
  • Wobble and oscillation modes. The launcher changes the angle between shots on its own, so the next target is never predictable.
  • Shooting at dusk. The built-in UV light charges the UFO discs, and they glow in flight.
  • Weight of about 4.5 kg, so the launcher travels easily in a car boot.

If you shoot with a partner, look at the ClayCopter Launcher (6010239). It is a handheld electric thrower with the same battery and the same range, and the person holding it picks the angle for every launch.

The ClayCopter Rip-Launcher (6010238) needs no batteries at all. You pull the cord and the disc flies out to 73 m. It weighs about 1.1 kg and fits in a pack.

Do you shoot standard clays?

Then the Claymore series is what you need. ClayCopter discs will not work in these throwers, and standard clays will not work in a ClayCopter.

  • Claymore Clay Target Thrower (6010234) runs off a foot pedal with no battery. The magazine holds 50 clays and the range is 50–64 m. In flurry mode it throws clays as fast as you can step on the pedal. The frame folds for transport.
  • Claymore PullPup (6010233) is a handheld thrower for standard, midi and mini clays with a range of over 50 m. A clip on the arm lets you launch targets on edge for less predictable presentations. Two grip safeties keep the thrower's hands clear of the arm.

ClayCopter consumables

  • ClayCopter discs, 90 mm, 50 pcs (6010240) and glow-in-the-dark Glow/UFO discs, 110 mm, 50 pcs (6010254).
  • The dispenser (6010235) hangs on your shoulder, so you never bend down for a disc.
  • The UFO Charger (6010236) is the same dispenser with a UV light for the luminescent discs.
  • The spare 12 V 2.5 Ah battery (6010241) charges over USB Type-C and doubles your shooting time between charges.

BOG DeathGrip tripods: rifle on the rest, hands free

The DeathGrip clamping head grips the forend with rubber jaws and holds the rifle while you glass or work a call. When game appears, the rifle is already up and pointing where you need it.

  • DeathGrip (6008001) and DeathGrip Camo (6009490) have aluminium legs, adjust from 18 to 150 cm for prone, kneeling and standing shots, and weigh 3.9 kg. The camo version comes in Realtree Excape.
  • DeathGrip Carbon (6009491) has the same layout on carbon legs and weighs 3.4 kg. A good pick if you carry your rest all day.
  • DeathGrip Mossy Oak Bottomland (6010231) is the classic DeathGrip in Mossy Oak camo.
  • DeathGrip Infinite Carbon (6009492) is one tripod for both shooting and glassing. The ball head with an Arca-Swiss mount lets you swap the clamp for a spotting scope, binoculars or a camera in seconds. The legs lock at three angles, height runs from 52 to 151 cm, weight is about 2.95 kg, and an optics plate and a soft case are included.
  • DeathGrip Bantam (6010232) weighs only 1.4 kg and is built for seated and kneeling shots. Height is 51–107 cm, the head holds up to 18 kg, and it comes in Realtree Original. A strong choice for blinds and box stands.

Caldwell rests for precise zeroing

Your group on paper depends on how still the rifle sits.

  • Stinger (6009495) is built on a twin metal frame. You raise and lower the front rest with one hand, then dial in the exact height.
  • Matrix (6009496) has a rigid U-shaped frame and a storage compartment. Remove the rear section and you are left with a compact front rest. It works with rifles that have detachable magazines or bipods.
  • DeadShot Air Combo (6010244) is a front and rear rest pair that replaces sandbags. It does not tear, does not soak up water and shrugs off muzzle blast, and it offers over 50 height configurations. The rear rest nests inside the front one for transport. Suitable for rifles, shotguns and pistols.

Cleaning and maintenance with Tipton

  • Ultra Gun Vise (6008613) is a full workshop vise. The clamps adjust for height and length, and four independent feet let you level the gun precisely before mounting a scope. It holds rifles, shotguns, revolvers, bows and crossbows.
  • Gun Butler (6009501) combines a rest and an organiser. Rod, brushes and oil each have a place, and the whole unit carries by its handle. Several units stack on top of each other.
  • Compact Range Vise (6009502) folds down to 28.6 cm and fits in a range bag, so you can clean your rifle at the firing line.
  • Deluxe Carbon cleaning rods do not scratch the bore, and the bearing-mounted handle lets the rod follow the rifling. Four versions: .22LR/.223/.243 at 91 cm (6008615) and .308/.338 at 91, 102 and 112 cm (6008617, 6010248, 6010249).

Wheeler tools: the AR-15 on your bench

  • Delta Series Compact Multi-Tool (6010253) rides on your belt. It carries a carbon scraper, Hex and Torx keys, screwdrivers, a pin punch, an A2 front sight tool and a castle nut wrench, which covers small repairs in the field.
  • AR Armorer's Professional Kit (6010250) holds 19 pieces in a soft bag: an AR-15 vise, a torque wrench, gas tube, front sight and delta ring tools, plus cleaning gear. A good fit if you maintain your own rifle.
  • AR-15 Armorer's Kit (6010251) holds 18 pieces in a hard case with latches: bench and vise blocks, pin installation tools, a torque wrench and an armorer's wrench. This is the core build kit.
  • Ultimate AR-15 Armorer's Kit (6010252) holds 28 pieces. On top of the build kit it adds the F.A.T. XL torque wrench, a full set of crowfoot wrenches, an upper receiver lapping kit and a gas block taper pin removal tool. Built for people who assemble and modify rifles.

Load magazines in seconds

  • AR-15 Mag Charger (6010245): tip 50 rounds in straight from the box, insert the magazine and load 5 rounds with every stroke of the plunger. Works with .223 Rem, 5.56 NATO and .204 Ruger.
  • Mag Charger Tac-30 (6010246) loads 10 rounds per stroke and fills a magazine in under 10 seconds. It takes rounds from the box, from stripper clips or off the included stripper rail.
  • Universal Pistol Loader (6010247) works with most single- and double-stack pistol magazines in 9 mm, 10 mm, .380 Auto, .357 SIG, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Note that it is not compatible with 1911 magazines in 9 mm, Bersa Thunder .380, CZ Scorpion EVO3 S1 or Taurus PT92.

Targets that react to your hits

  • Triple Spin (6010243) carries three steel plates of 89, 64 and 44 mm that swing and ring when hit. Working from the largest plate down is a solid accuracy drill.
  • Rimfire Resetting Target (6010242) has four plates that flip up when hit and a top plate that resets them all. No walking downrange.

Both targets are made for .22 LR.

Two more things you will want

  • The M&P Duty Series gun case comes in 40" (6009497) and 45" (6009498) and is made of ballistic fabric. It has a soft lining, three AR magazine pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap.
  • The Caldwell brass catcher (6007965) rolls over grass or gravel and picks the cases up for you. The telescoping handle extends from 71 to 145 cm, so you collect brass without bending down.

Not sure what to pick? Tell us how and where you shoot, and we will put together a set for your scenario, from a single thrower for the back field to a complete armorer's kit.