The biggest throw in the Zinger Winger lineup — 120 feet on a duck, 180 feet on a bumper, with an arc that makes your steadiest dog work hard to hold. This is the launcher you reach for when you're training for serious hunt test or field trial marks, or when your dog has outgrown everything else. Multi-Shot Sound release fires 209, .22, or .32 blanks — the .32 is comparable to a 12-gauge shot and is the go-to for field trial-style marks. Three anchor hook settings for adjustable height and distance. Heavy-duty rubber tubing and hinges built for high-volume use. At 18 lbs. and 79 inches folded, it's the largest unit on the page — bring a truck, bring a dog that's ready for it.
The longest mark in the Zinger Winger lineup — 120 feet on a duck, 180 feet on a bumper, with an arc that will test your steadiest dog
The Hunt Tester G5 is the top of the Zinger Winger lineup. 120 feet on a duck. 180 feet on a bumper. The arc and airtime on a full-power throw is genuinely enough to challenge the steadiest retrievers — one SDP customer who bought two of them within three weeks of each other described it as completely exceeding his expectations. Another who trains with it consistently said the distance and height left his dog "excited every time he sees me put it in the truck." If you've trained to the point where the Field Trialer isn't challenging enough, or you need to replicate the kind of marks seen at master hunter or open field trial level, this is the launcher.
The G5 is a refined version of the previous Hunt Tester — Zinger reduced the overall folded height from 72 inches to 69 inches, which shrinks the shipping box and makes it easier to fit in smaller vehicles, while modifying the rubber tubing length to maintain the same full throwing power. At 18 lbs. it's the heaviest in the lineup and will need a full-size truck bed or cargo area to transport. Three sets of anchor hooks give you multiple height and distance settings so you can vary mark difficulty within a single training session. Heavy-duty rubber tubing and hinges are standard throughout.
The Multi-Shot Sound™ servo-actuated mechanism fires 209, .22, or .32 caliber blanks at the instant of launch. The .32 blank produces a report comparable to a 12-gauge shot — the right choice for field trial-distance marks where the dog needs to hear the gun clearly over distance. Rolling Release™ pouch bolt comes standard. Silent launch available when needed. The Hunt Tester launches ducks, pheasants, pigeons, Dokkens, bumpers, and live flyers.
Remote-ready for Dogtra and Garmin (Tri-Tronics) electronics. Add the Dogtra RR Deluxe or Garmin PRO Control 2 at checkout to trigger from the line.
Key features
- ✓Throws ducks, pheasants, pigeons, Dokkens, bumpers, and live flyers
- ✓120 ft. max duck throw / 150 ft. Dokkens / 180 ft. bumpers
- ✓Multi-Shot Sound™ release — fires .22, .32, or 209 primer at instant of launch
- ✓Rolling Release™ pouch bolt — smooth, maintenance-free launch
- ✓3 anchor hook settings for adjustable height and distance
- ✓Heavy-duty rubber tubing and hinges
- ✓Silent launch option
- ✓Remote-ready — compatible with Dogtra and Garmin (Tri-Tronics) electronics
- ✓Manual operation available
- ✓Available in Silver or Black (+$20) powder coat finish
Specs
| Weight | 18 lbs. |
| Folded dimensions | 1½" × 25" × 69" |
| Max throw — ducks | 120 ft. |
| Max throw — Dokkens | 150 ft. |
| Max throw — bumpers | 180 ft. |
| Blank calibers | .22, .32, 209 primer |
| Height/distance settings | 3 anchor hook positions |
| Remote compatibility | Dogtra, Garmin (Tri-Tronics) |
| Manual operation | Yes |
| SKU | 20-ZW-HT |
Compare all models: Mini-Z G4 · Winger II G4 · Uplander G4 · Field Trialer G4 · Hunt Tester G5
Delivery Notice: Ships factory direct from Zinger Winger Inc. with special processing. Expedited shipping begins from ship date, not order date. All Zinger returns subject to a 15% restocking fee.