stationary pivot rod 5 or spindle that is mounted on the base 1 at a point higher than the floor of the base and transverse to the line of projectile travel this location of the pivot rod 5 is also considerably behind the target element 3 the target element is removably and pivotally mounted to the stationary pivot rod 5 in a manner later described the target element contains an appendage or tab 8 that extends rearward it extends from a point on the target elements 39 rear surface that is higher than its 39 bottom edge and is the portion of the target element that is removably and pivotally attached to the stationary pivot rod 5 in addition to being an attaching means the appendage or tab 8 also serves as a target element positioning means that positions the target element on the base means 1 at a point that is substantially forward of the pivot rod 5 therefore the standing target 39 s center of gravity regardless of its weight is positioned forwardly of the pivotal axis the target element is thusly stabilized in this position and is able to stand on its bottom marginal edge 6 without the need of feet weights springs or a pivoting target holder this holds true with both relatively light weight targets made from cardboard or plastic and relatively heavy weight target elements made from metal the center of gravity being forward of the pivotal axis also assists in pivoting the target element back to a vertical position after it has been knocked over by a projectile since the bottom edge of the appendage of tab 8 of the target element 3.