Choosing a AR500 Target | Best Quality for Price

When choosing a Blue Steel Target, it&#;s important to consider the type of gun you&#;ll be shooting, the ammunition and the purpose of the target.

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Steel Target Thickness:

• ¼&#; AR500: Designed for centerfire handguns, up to .45 ACP.
  Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .380 .38, 9mm, .40, 45.
  Rifle calibers .

  17 hmr, .

  22lr, .22 mag   Shotgun gauge .410 with slug or buckshot.
  
  
• 3/8&#; AR500: For magnum handguns and rifles up to .308 caliber.
  Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .38 .380, 9mm, .357, .40, .44, .45, .454 and .50
  Rifle calibers .22lr, .22 mag, .17 hmr, .22-250, .223, 7.62x39, .243, .270, .30-06, 308.
  Shotgun gauge .410, 20 and 16.
  Ideal for heavy handgun use, shooting ranges and tactical training.
  
  

• ½&#; AR500: For everyday rugged rifle use, including .300 Mag, .338 Lupua, and .50 BMG.
  Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .38 .380, 9mm, .357, .40, .44, .45, .454 and .50
  Rifle calibers .22lr, .22 mag, .22-250, .223, 7.62x39, .243, .270, .30-06, 7mm, .300, .338, .50cal
  Shotgun gauge .410, 20, 16 and 12.

Gong Target or Static Target?

Gong steel targets are great for rifles and magnum handguns. They are designed to withstand heavy use, and yet are convenient and portable.

Static steel targets are ideal for most handguns. They swing less than gong targets, enabling quicker subsequent shots. Plus, they&#;re easy to set up&#;simply hang with a ½&#; bolt, or use a shepherd&#;s hook, available at any hardware store. You can also use static steel targets with non magnum rifles.

Ammunition for Steel Targets

For safety, do not use steel core, steel jacket, steel shot, bimetal, armor piercing or tracer ammunition when shooting any steel target.

1/4" Thick AR500 - Rimfire and pistol calibers up to .45 ACP.

3/8&#; Thick AR500 all pistol cartridges and rifle up to .308  < 3,000 fps at impact. For shotgun use, up to 12 Ga bird shot is fine but use lead shot only. Steel shoot will bounce off the targets and caus significant problems. Some light buckshot and slug use is fine (1 box or less per year, any more and I'd go with 1/2"). This is the go to thickness that most people use. Unless you HAVE to use a magnum rifle at 100 yards. 

1/2&#; Thick AR500 all pistol cartridges and rifle up to .338 Lapua  <3,000 fps at impact. Up to 12 Ga Shotgun.

 It is up to the shooter to test fire their particular cartridge on the target to ensure that it does not unduly damage it.

 Failure to follow these guidelines will result in reduced target performance and longevity and is not recommended.

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 We recommend that our targets be used at 100 yards or greater with rifle and no closer than 10 yards with pistol. 

 Always wear safety glasses and ear protection while shooting.

 Never shoot steel core ammunition or steel shot at the targets. Doing so will cause significant damage to the target and can cause ricochets. Lead core ammunition is recommended as it fragments on impact causing minimal damage.

 Always keep the bullet velocity below 3,000 fps by choosing the appropriate

cartridge or distance from the target. Failure to do so will result in reduced target performance and longevity. 

 When shooting steel it is always possible for bullet fragments to land near/strike shooters or spectators. Everyone in the area, whether shooting or spectating, should always wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

If there are stake holes in the stand always stake them to the ground when in use.

Check out the video for more info on what thickness you should get as well as more info on AR500 and how it performs.

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