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AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2

AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2

AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2
$ 7.97

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Based on 4,901 ratings
Customer service
9.73
Value for money
9.59
Delivery
9.33
Giftable
9.68

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Product Description

The product is manufactured, sold and shipped EXCLUSIVELY by Shootingtargets7, LLC. The lifetime guarantee is offered on all targets when used according to the instructions.
AR500 targets can easily take hits from rifle rounds weighing up to 338 grains. As a rule, rifles used in heavy Club training or military training and police training should have a thickness of 1/2 inch. At point of impact, bullet speed must be less than 2850 fps for pitting to be avoided.
A well-cared for target will last forever the AR500 steel is a special high carbon steel hardened to withstand repeated impacts bullets simply bounce off or vaporize.
Cutting is done with a brand new state-of-the-art Mitsubishi NX SERIES 6000W laser cutting machine, resulting in the highest possible cut quality in the industry.
A YELLOW ZINC PLATE is clean, rust-free, offers superior spall protection, and is ready for paint it is the gold standard

Questions & Answers

Can you tell me what size the bolt holes are?

The diameter of these pieces is From Home Depot, I bought some spare nuts, washers, and bolts for a low price. Grade 8 steel should be obtained. I hope you found this helpful! Thanks a lot!

The 1/4" diameter plates were measured for standard pistol calibers (9, 40, 45, 357sig, 38, 357mag, etc). Would it be okay if I used 1/4" or should I use 3/8"?

Generally 1/4" AR500 would be fine for handguns and even some smaller magnums like the 357 magnum. The FMJ no longer poses any problem to the patient. You do not have to go to 3/8" unless you are shooting 44 mag / 500 shells This will be similar to a Casul or W/ 454 setup.

The bullet is destroyed, but what happens next? Rogue bullets could there be a risk? In the minimum range, how high or how low would these be?

An angle is incorporated into the design of the plate. In the event of a miss, the bullet strikes the steel plate, and the bullet deflects downward into the dirt. That way, there is no chance of ricochet, and the bullet does not become misshapen. Upon impact, it shouldn't travel too far, as the aerodynamic factor is wiped out. Still, the safe shooting distance depends on the type of bullet and the caliber. My personal preference is to stay at least 10 yards, but more like 15 yards away from the target when I use a handgun. This is the case for rifles. A distance of at least 50 yards separates me from anyone with a 223 or higher.

Is clay ammo compatible with these? Can I use a slingshot with ?

You could definitely do it, but the ring you get out of the target wouldn't be in the same category as a bullet's. For a slingshot, it seems like buying this type of target is a waste of money. Using an old frying pan would be a "free" option that would probably produce a satisfying "ring" when hit.

Selected User Reviews For AR500 Steel Targets - Gongs - Silhouettes and More for Pistols and Rifles - Laser Cut USA Steel - 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2

What does the perfect target look like? Nearly a year ago, I bought this target and have been using it heavily ever since
5/5

Several thousand rounds of 9mm and several other types of ammunition have been used. A round of five can last anywhere from forty to over a thousand rounds. A few hundred rounds of 56 and From 30 to Even in the face of all of this, the target holds up. A shot taken with the 5 looks like this You can speak with 56, From 30 to 06. At closer ranges there will be tiny pits a quarter of a millimeter deep and a millimeter wide, but because it is 3/8 in thick you would literally have to hit the EXACT same spot at close range thousands of times to penetrate. Moreover, if you shoot from the recommended distance, there is no damage to the steel. Essentially, you cannot see any damage to your target if you paint your target after each session. Only negative I could find with this target is that when I hit the center gong the other day, I wouldn't get the right pitch. From 30 to At the end of the sixth cycle, one of the two carriage bolts holding the gong to the silhouette parted ways. The company contacted me within 24 hours to let me know and within days an entirely new bolt assembly would be shipped to me. As they explained, they use grade 5 bolts because of their durability, and grade 8 bolts because they are stronger but may shatter if being struck I was told that AR500 bolts would be useful, but they are too hard to form and would not be practical. My final conclusion is that this target still well deserves 5 stars even with a bolt shearing (you have to keep in mind that the target was hit by approximately 5,000 bullets before it was sheared). In addition to the exceptional quality of their product, the company also deserves a 5-star rating for their fast response time and dedication to their customers.

Raylan KAY
Raylan KAY
| Aug 03, 2020
This is the perfect gun for me, as I use this I find this to be excellent for me
5/5

I will illustrate this with the following examples. Pellet rifle with 22 pellets. Even a pellet will leave behind lead marks, the steel is intact. They make a noise when compressed even when you hit them with a pellet, and that is loud enough to be heard from 150 meters away (if there are no other loud noises around). It's perfect to use if you have a pellet rifle and want to shoot at something from a distance or even close up. When you hit the pellet, it gets destroyed, it won't bounce around much, and mines don't bounce off the target at all.

Christina Vincent
Christina Vincent
| Jan 18, 2021
A full day of shooting didn't show any signs of wear
5/5

Exactly what we ordered. This was set up on my property so I could practice on it and let my kids plink without having to change paper targets constantly. A set of six different targets, each of which is a different size, is a great deal. This allows the shooter to change the difficulty level without having to switch targets. You should begin with the smallest and then work your way up. The targets were shot at by 5 people for about 4 hours, and, except for the damage caused by paint flakes, are in good shape. (Height, 9mm, A357 Sig is the signature of the 357. I'll be able to enjoy them for years before I have to shell out money for replacements. There is a good chance I'll order another Despite the poor quality of the photos, if you run your hand over the impact points, you will notice that the steel is still smooth, without any indication that it was ever damaged (besides the paint mentioned earlier). Following the next session where we will break out the , I will update you.

Christina Robles
Christina Robles
| Jan 09, 2021
The trick is to be careful! You get an item that is not painted As opposed to what is shown on the A great deal on a nice ar500 piece of range metal - that was something I was looking for for a long time I ran across all these pictures of torsos with beautifully (and correctly) coated and colored The item was a little pricey, but looked so nice, so large, and so awesome and so awesome that I bought folks, this is what I got (and you will too if you make the same mistake in believing the pics used to display the product they are poor-quality fabricated and unfinished (unpainted) CNC machined metal that I would not want, do not want, I contacted customer service and informed them that they were attempting a bait and switch and decided to order a nicer system for the standing trees
3/5

In the event that you are willing to pay finely finished prices for unfinished metal, please let me know The glare on it during target practice is fun, so just accept it and enjoy it Try to find an alternate that is more attractive and more inexpensive than the one I wish you the best of luck with your investing!.

Noor Aguirre
Noor Aguirre
| Feb 19, 2021
The target for quality is excellent
4/5

To use the new AR-type rifle, I searched for a target It took me about 15 minutes to find the AR500 Steel Target Starting with the 4" target with a bull's eye was the best choice. There is a lot of steel inside this target and it is of high quality. Fully assembled, it was ready to roll out of the box. There is only one thing I would like to clarify the center bullseye is not painted as shown As it is stated in the description, the target is unpainted, however I didn't realize the center will not be orange at all as there was a picture to show this. He graciously offered to send me the magnetic stencil free of charge, but I had already located it and ordered it to paint myself, so I didn't really have to take his offer up. Even though I haven't shot at the target yet, I am confident it will be an excellent target just from how it is put together (very heavy duty) and the quality of the materials used. It has been a great experience with your customer service too! In the near future, I will add more AR500 targets!.

Francisco Juarez
Francisco Juarez
| Dec 13, 2020
A shooting party is next Saturday, so I ordered 2 more 6" for the event
5/5

I am very pleased with my purchase! It is a pleasure to recommend these targets. They are exactly what they claim, maybe even a little It's 100's of 9mm and 100's of plastic. It is 22 years old and has not even been scratched. They are ready to be shot as soon as they are hung and painted! My favorite method for sighting is to use a thicker epoxy spray paint so it chips away with a few hits. There will be fun for as long as the ammo lasts. In fact, I just ordered two more so that I have more options.

Jasiah Taylor
Jasiah Taylor
| Nov 18, 2020
Unlike the red bulls eye stickers, you won't receive the durable target
5/5

Shot at 100 yards, it did not pit or dent when used in conjunction with a 308 carbine. Despite its small size, the middle bulls eye flies open fully, and it comes with Regardless, there is only one thing that is different the bullseye in the picture displays red with the black lines, but it does not appear in the video. In my opinion, the product deserves five stars because it is truly durable and holds up very well to blasts with hollow points of 165 grains.

Chandler PARKIN
Chandler PARKIN
| Aug 25, 2020
This is well worth the money
5/5

It's a pleasure to see these plates! I had a lot of fun on my buddy's Shooting steel targets is much more satisfying than shooting paper ones! A set of gongs with a 1/4 inch thickness for shooting pistols cost me $8. It was shot with 9mm 22lr 357 and 45 and they did fine. It will definitely last a long time. If anyone is interested, I was able to use some old angle iron that I found at work to set it up. It took me about an hour to hang up the parts after drilling a hole in the top and hammering them into the ground 3 feet apart. I hanged it up with a chain and a few threaded chain connectors, 1/2 inch bolts and nuts. The chain must be attached so that it hangs at a slight downward angle from the bolt protruding out of the back of the plate. The next time I shoot and upload, I'll see if I can get some pictures.

Rowan Jensen
Rowan Jensen
| Dec 03, 2020

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