Re: AR500 Steel targets Longevity?
I can't tell you how long they last but I can tell you you can wreck em if you really want to in about six months....
I busted right through mine with a 7RUM and a 180 Berger at just north of 3180, at 100 yards, didn't even shake the plate, thought I actually missed it til I walked down range.
Im not sure if the picture is too good but I've actually got about a half inch bend in the center of mine from repeated smacks from short range practice.
You can kinda see the AP core stuck in the front of the plate....
I just welded up a new one Friday to take out, we shot the new 130grain 30 cal barrier blind bullets at it, along with a bunch of m855 stuff....
Front.....
I know how to smash crap, but I get the pieces as drops from a place that has(or had anyway) the up armor contract for the humvee's. So I got no freight, nothin but rod and a half a cup of gas for my Miller.
The back braces are drops from a trailer rebuild we did...
Keeps lead from flying about out in the desert, and I like the sound. Glasses and long sleeves are a must.
sean