AR500 Steel Target Questions

[Wildcat]

These gongs have had about 10,000 rounds of .223 between them, almost all from 50 yards and less. Not appreciably pitted, nor warped, although there are some gouges around the edges where the temper was harmed in the cutting process. They've also had a fair number of 7.62, which does less damage than the .223.

They are hung from standoff bolts so as to angle them down about 8-10 degrees. (except for the one on the far left)

Using frangible bullets or ball?

[Hmac]

Using frangible bullets or ball?

Only ball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtpGrPpxIEA



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[Wildcat]

Saw some guys who needed a lot of bandaids after shooting 5.56 at steel plates from that close. I don't think it was the plates themselves but jacket material reflecting off some part their stand that lit them up.

Frangible bullets would be recommended for close rifle shooting of steel. Its easier on the steel and (potentially) the shooter.

[Hmac]

Saw some guys who needed a lot of bandaids after shooting 5.56 at steel plates from that close. I don't think it was the plates themselves but jacket material reflecting off some part their stand that lit them up.

Frangible bullets would be recommended for close rifle shooting of steel. Its easier on the steel and (potentially) the shooter.

10,000+ rounds of either .223 55 grain ball, or occasionally M193 from inside 50 yards. Never had a jacket come back, gongs are in good shape. No interest in the expense of frangible ammo.

[P2Vaircrewman]

I bought 4 10"x 10" plates from this company. I drilled my own mounting holes and they have held up better than those I have that were sold as AR 500 target plates and are a lot cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-10-x10-S...item4186e7587c

[26 Inf]

I bought 4 10"x 10" plates from this company. I drilled my own mounting holes and they have held up better than those I have that were sold as AR 500 target plates and are a lot cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-10-x10-S...item4186e7587c

They list all sizes: http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/...mit.y=8&page=2

Could be a good find for simple hanging gongs - thanks!