Three Action Target Genesis wireless target retrievers set up for three lanes.

MILES AHEAD: THE WIRELESS TARGET RETRIEVER REVOLUTION

While cable‑driven, bus bar carriers are cost-effective and time-tested, today’s most technologically advanced ranges run faster, safer, and smarter with wireless target retrievers—and Action Target is out in front. In recent long‑haul testing, Action Target engineers monitored a Genesis™ carrier for more than 4,000,000 feet (~780 miles) of travel and observed no wear warranting maintenance, no loss of performance or capacity, and zero issues with connection/disconnection or charging. Our next‑gen carriers, capable of 15 ft/s movement speeds, 360‑degree target presentation, and strike detection with cloud connectivity, prove that wireless is revolutionizing the industry, putting it miles ahead of the competition.

Two Genesis wireless target receiver with paper targets attached

ACTION TARGET'S WIRELESS RETRIEVERS

  • The flagship indoor shooting range target system is wireless and cloud‑connected.
  • Features 360° target presentation, lighting, Strike Watch™ shot detection, and SmartRange Axis™ integration for synchronized programs and remote diagnostics.
  • An optional, integrated camera lets shooters confirm hits in real time without recalling the carrier
  • Get the essentials you expect from Genesis in Pilot’s lower‑profile and budget-conscious design.
  • It also is an automated, 360°, wireless target retriever with similar features to the Genesis.
  • The outdoor-ready upgrade of Pilot, engineered for year-round use in above-freezing, inclement weather.
  • It features IP64-rated electronics, a weather-resistant retriever, and an all-weather track.
  • Ideal for remote or extreme-environment ranges worldwide.
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WIRELESS RETRIEVER FEATURES (AND WHAT SETS THEM APART)

  • Both the Genesis and Pilot are completely wireless, eliminating the common failure points of exposed drive cables and bus bars that steal lane time and revenue.
  • Dynamic pin/edge/tease behaviors for realistic drills that challenge shooters and keep them coming back.
  • Live views on the control screen—less cease‑fire, and more training.
  • Dimmable white lights and RGB strobes support low‑light scenarios and range rules.
  • Detects carrier hits, warns the shooter, and can auto‑end a session while alerting staff, protecting your equipment.
  • The Genesis and Pilot use 3/8″ AR500 steel for maximum carrier nose protection.
  • Both systems ride a robust, modular track designed for serviceability.
  • The wireless models boasts up to a 15 ft/s travel time.
  • 73-mile battery endurance and auto‑dock charging keep targets moving through a 12-hour day, enhancing customer throughput, satisfaction, and loyalty.
Action Target Genesis model with paper targets attached

CONNECTED ONLINE—ACTION TARGET CAN HELP FROM ANYWHERE

Genesis and Pilot connect to the Action Target cloud for content updates and troubleshooting. The support team can resolve many issues remotely, minimizing outages without dispatching a technician. Range owners receive around-the-clock support via our Technical Support page—just submit a ticket.

SmartRange Axis in use by range operator adjusting settings for lane user.

POWERED BY SMARTRANGE AXIS™

SmartRange AXIS is an Internet of Things (IoT) range management system that centralizes control of your facility. Through AXIS Connect™, it links RangeOS with third-party equipment and business tools, like Point of Sale (POS) and Building Management Systems (BMS), so operations and data live in one place.

  • Retriever lanes, target dock & carrier lighting, and ATI-integrated HVAC in one interface.
  • Create program/timed drills and apply permission-based controls by membership or role.
  • Remote access, rapid diagnostics, real-time analytics, and over-the-air updates minimize downtime.
  • Adaptable from compact clubs to expansive training complexes.
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ANALOG VS. DIGITAL: THE DATA-DRIVEN CASE FOR WIRELESS RETRIEVERS

To uphold Action Target’s dedication to continual testing and improvement, our engineers recently ran an extreme-environment track test. Here’s an overview of their findings:

  • Our engineers logged 4,000,000 ft. of carrier testing.
  • One dual-motor, single-battery wireless retriever alone was tested for 500 miles at 15 ft/s (19,643 out-and-backs or 39,286 accelerations/decelerations) on a 70-ft range.
  • Zero maintenance-worthy wear was observed.
  • Even in typical dust/lead environments, the drive maintained consistent traction, so targets move accurately and repeatably.
  • On a 100-yard track with lights on, a dual-motor, single-battery carrier delivered ~73 miles (646 round trips) in a 12-hour day with intermittent charging between uses.
  • Without charging, expect ~6 miles (54 round trips).
  • Across testing we recorded zero wireless dropouts and zero battery faults, reducing interruptions, refunds, and staff interventions.

Bottom line: Wireless target retrievers are proven—500 miles at 15 ft/s with no maintenance-worthy wear, zero dropouts, and no battery issues—delivering predictable traction and all-day stamina. Paired with easier installs, remote diagnostics, and over-the-air updates via your range management system, it’s clear that industry innovation is going wireless.

Close up shot of a Genesis target retriever displaying its service sticker

ACTION TARGET'S DEDICATION TO CONTINUAL TESTING AND IMPROVEMENT

Action Target backs innovation with continual testing that makes a difference on your line. Four million feet of long-haul trials and a 500-mile endurance run at 15 ft/s, with zero dropouts or battery faults, prove our wireless Genesis™, Pilot™, and outdoor-ready Pilot X™ carriers run fast, safe, and reliably, with 360° presentation, downrange video, training lights, and Strike Watch™ built in. Powered by SmartRange AXIS™, an IoT range management system that links RangeOS with POS/BMS, you get centralized control, remote diagnostics, and over-the-air updates that reduce downtime, increase throughput, and keep your range improving long after install.

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Written By: Action Target

Action Target is the leading global expert on modern shooting ranges. Since 1986, the company has partnered with thousands of range owners worldwide to design, install and maintain world-class shooting ranges, systems, and equipment for law enforcement, military, educational, commercial, and residential markets. Action Target provides solutions for indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, modular ranges, shotgun ranges, and shoot houses. As the industry’s broadest end-to-end solution provider, Action Target also offers a comprehensive selection of aftermarket range service including parts, and maintenance programs, rubber berm trap cleaning, metals recycling, hazardous waste and filter disposal, and an online store for range supplies and targets.