What range can i shoot 1/4” AR500 steel?
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I’ve shot 3/8” AR500 at 300ish with both of those calibers with no damage. But, I run heavy for caliber bullets in both so the speed is a bit lower. Speed kills steel. Others hopefully will chime in.
300 should be fine. I can tell you for a fact that 15 yards is too close with a 55 g bullet going 3200.
The mounting system makes a big difference also. I have a 12" plate that hangs from two chains allowing it to swing (absorbs/deflects the majority of the energy) and a torso shaped target mounted with a bracket on top of a 2x4 with a stand.
I've shot mine at 100 yards with up to a 300 wm (220 smk @ 2870) and it doesnt even dent the swinger. It poked a clean hole through the fixed torso.
I've shot mine at 100 yards with up to a 300 wm (220 smk @ 2870) and it doesnt even dent the swinger. It poked a clean hole through the fixed torso.
I think how it is mounted has a large effect as well. If it is fairly rigid i think it will not hold up as well as a swinging plate.
I have a 1/4 inch plate i shot at 400yds with 243 and 105 grain. It didn't leave a mark at that range. I mostly use that plate for pistol so not sure how it would do over time.
I have a 1/4 inch plate i shot at 400yds with 243 and 105 grain. It didn't leave a mark at that range. I mostly use that plate for pistol so not sure how it would do over time.
You can go 50 with 193, 855 may want to stretch it some otherwise minor pock marks. .308, 100 is fine. I would also make it a swinging plate otherwise a static one with welds will break in time. Plus on a swinger, if it's not fresh paint, you can easily tell left or right hits as it will twist in that direction when hit.
I do know, if you hang 1/4" AR 500 at 1K and hammer it with a 28 Nosler, you'll be able to enjoy a nice warm bowl of soup from it in short order.
I had a 1/4" thick 66% IPSC at 575 yards and some local guys decided to shoot at it a few times with their 50 BMG. It's a bit dished, but still usable.
Our premium 1/4” AR500 is very popular. And for good reason. It moves well when hit, easier to handle because it’s lighter, and sounds awesome!!
I am a fan of long target life, so I’d recommend you push it out to 500 plus yards with the 308
I am a fan of long target life, so I’d recommend you push it out to 500 plus yards with the 308
Jake what about heavier hitters, 300 WM 7mm RM, 1K and further with 1/4" steel to get the most life out of it? I have bowed 3/8 " targets over time used in the 4-600 yard range with x47'd and occasionally something heavier.
Yep I recommend 900-1000 on heavy hitters.
All my match steel past 800 is 1/4” AR500. It gets hit quite a lot and keeps on going!
