Action Target SmartRange Control System
The Action Target SmartRange Control System is a comprehensive, range-focused electronic reset and control platform designed for commercial and municipal shooting facilities. It stands out for modular hardware, integrated safety and facility-management tools that reduce long-term operating costs compared with competition-focused scoring systems like Sius Ascor, while offering more robust mechanical reset reliability than wireless-first offerings such as ShootingTech ST-1.
Automated lane control — maestro
Rugged build — battle-tested
Automated lane control — maestro
Rugged build — battle-tested
Review Summary
"Users praise its reliable integration with range hardware, intuitive interface, and robust build for long-term use, though some report occasional software update glitches and find it expensive for smaller facilities."
Seamless integration — puzzle-fit
Centralized touchscreen control for target reset, lighting, and lane configuration.
Seamless integration — puzzle-fit
Centralized touchscreen control for target reset, lighting, and lane configuration.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Action Target SmartRange Control System is a comprehensive, range-focused electronic reset and control platform designed for commercial and municipal shooting facilities. It stands out for modular hardware, integrated safety and facility-management tools that reduce long-term operating costs compared with competition-focused scoring systems like Sius Ascor, while offering more robust mechanical reset reliability than wireless-first offerings such as ShootingTech ST-1.
Automated lane control — maestro
Rugged build — battle-tested
Seamless integration — puzzle-fit
Centralized touchscreen control for target reset, lighting, and lane configuration.
Compatible with most mechanical and electronic target carriers for seamless integration.
Automated lane control — maestro
Rugged build — battle-tested
Seamless integration — puzzle-fit
Centralized touchscreen control for target reset, lighting, and lane configuration.
Compatible with most mechanical and electronic target carriers for seamless integration.
$3,500-7,500 CAD
Megalink Electronic Target System
The Megalink Electronic Target System is a precision-oriented target network favored in many competition venues for its distributed sensor architecture and low-latency feedback. Technically it trades a higher up-front investment for ultra-precise hit detection and network scalability, positioning it between turnkey range controllers like Action Target and elite scoring solutions such as Sius Ascor for installations that want competition-caliber detection without the full certification overhead.
Networked target links — spiderweb
Instant hit feedback — high-five
Networked target links — spiderweb
Instant hit feedback — high-five
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate Megalink for fast, accurate target detection and modular deployment options, but larger installations sometimes experience communication dropouts and higher maintenance needs."
Modular expansion — Lego-ready
Networked electronic target modules enabling simultaneous control of multiple lanes.
Modular expansion — Lego-ready
Networked electronic target modules enabling simultaneous control of multiple lanes.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Megalink Electronic Target System is a precision-oriented target network favored in many competition venues for its distributed sensor architecture and low-latency feedback. Technically it trades a higher up-front investment for ultra-precise hit detection and network scalability, positioning it between turnkey range controllers like Action Target and elite scoring solutions such as Sius Ascor for installations that want competition-caliber detection without the full certification overhead.
Networked target links — spiderweb
Instant hit feedback — high-five
Modular expansion — Lego-ready
Networked electronic target modules enabling simultaneous control of multiple lanes.
High-reliability wired/wireless communication with low latency for competitive use.
Networked target links — spiderweb
Instant hit feedback — high-five
Modular expansion — Lego-ready
Networked electronic target modules enabling simultaneous control of multiple lanes.
High-reliability wired/wireless communication with low latency for competitive use.
$8,000-18,000 CAD
Sius Ascor Electronic Scoring System
Sius Ascor is the market leader for competition-grade electronic scoring, widely accepted in international matches thanks to its unmatched scoring accuracy and certified reporting. Financially premium, it carries higher licensing and support costs than simpler controllers like the RS2000, but delivers the precision and federation-grade integrations required for elite events where other products may not be allowed.
Pinpoint scoring — judge-level
Live scoring display — heartbeat
Pinpoint scoring — judge-level
Live scoring display — heartbeat
Review Summary
"Sius Ascor is widely regarded as championship‑grade scoring with excellent accuracy, stability, and comprehensive software, with the main downsides being high cost and reliance on proprietary support."
Competition-grade accuracy — gold-star
Precision electronic scoring with millimeter-level accuracy used in international competition.
Competition-grade accuracy — gold-star
Precision electronic scoring with millimeter-level accuracy used in international competition.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Sius Ascor is the market leader for competition-grade electronic scoring, widely accepted in international matches thanks to its unmatched scoring accuracy and certified reporting. Financially premium, it carries higher licensing and support costs than simpler controllers like the RS2000, but delivers the precision and federation-grade integrations required for elite events where other products may not be allowed.
Pinpoint scoring — judge-level
Live scoring display — heartbeat
Competition-grade accuracy — gold-star
Precision electronic scoring with millimeter-level accuracy used in international competition.
Integrated scoring, display, and control suite with real-time analytics and reporting.
Pinpoint scoring — judge-level
Live scoring display — heartbeat
Competition-grade accuracy — gold-star
Precision electronic scoring with millimeter-level accuracy used in international competition.
Integrated scoring, display, and control suite with real-time analytics and reporting.
$40,000-120,000 CAD
Range Systems RS2000 Target Controller
The Range Systems RS2000 Target Controller is an economical, rugged controller optimized for commercial and training ranges that need reliable reset and control without the complexity of full scoring suites. Its lower acquisition and maintenance costs make it a practical retrofit choice compared with wired, competition-grade systems like Megalink or Sius Ascor, while still offering more deterministic control than many purely wireless hobbyist units.
Robust target control — workhorse
Quick reset cycles — blink-fast
Robust target control — workhorse
Quick reset cycles — blink-fast
Review Summary
"Users report the RS2000 as durable and dependable for everyday range operations with solid hardware, while some criticize an aging user interface and limited advanced automation features."
User-friendly panel — grandpa-friendly
Robust industrial controller for automated target resetting and sequencing in commercial ranges.
User-friendly panel — grandpa-friendly
Robust industrial controller for automated target resetting and sequencing in commercial ranges.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Range Systems RS2000 Target Controller is an economical, rugged controller optimized for commercial and training ranges that need reliable reset and control without the complexity of full scoring suites. Its lower acquisition and maintenance costs make it a practical retrofit choice compared with wired, competition-grade systems like Megalink or Sius Ascor, while still offering more deterministic control than many purely wireless hobbyist units.
Robust target control — workhorse
Quick reset cycles — blink-fast
User-friendly panel — grandpa-friendly
Robust industrial controller for automated target resetting and sequencing in commercial ranges.
Simple ladder-style programming and compatibility with common target lifter systems.
Robust target control — workhorse
Quick reset cycles — blink-fast
User-friendly panel — grandpa-friendly
Robust industrial controller for automated target resetting and sequencing in commercial ranges.
Simple ladder-style programming and compatibility with common target lifter systems.
$2,000-6,000 CAD
ShootingTech ST-1 Wireless Target Control
ShootingTech ST-1 Wireless Target Control is a modern, budget-friendly wireless solution emphasizing fast installation and remote control for small to medium ranges. It sacrifices some of the deterministic reliability and industry certification of wired leaders such as Action Target or Sius Ascor, but delivers significantly lower upfront costs and flexible deployment for facilities prioritizing ease of use over competition-grade scoring.
Wireless freedom — untethered
Long-life battery — marathon
Wireless freedom — untethered
Long-life battery — marathon
Review Summary
"Buyers like the ShootingTech ST-1 for its wireless convenience, compact design, and responsive controls, but many note occasional connectivity or battery-life issues and uneven customer support."
Plug-and-play setup — child's play
Battery-powered wireless target control with easy setup and minimal cabling.
Plug-and-play setup — child's play
Battery-powered wireless target control with easy setup and minimal cabling.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Eco-Friendly Living
ShootingTech ST-1 Wireless Target Control is a modern, budget-friendly wireless solution emphasizing fast installation and remote control for small to medium ranges. It sacrifices some of the deterministic reliability and industry certification of wired leaders such as Action Target or Sius Ascor, but delivers significantly lower upfront costs and flexible deployment for facilities prioritizing ease of use over competition-grade scoring.
Wireless freedom — untethered
Long-life battery — marathon
Plug-and-play setup — child's play
Battery-powered wireless target control with easy setup and minimal cabling.
Low-latency radio link with secure pairing for individual lane management.
Wireless freedom — untethered
Long-life battery — marathon
Plug-and-play setup — child's play
Battery-powered wireless target control with easy setup and minimal cabling.
Low-latency radio link with secure pairing for individual lane management.