The rimfire dueling tree from Action Targets is made from AR500, according to the product description. I was hoping that it would be light enough to work with .22LR but tough enough to handle some 9mm. Thoughts?
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My thoughts are it is too light.
Action Target knows what they are about in terms of plates and turners. From their website and FAQ:
*The Rimfire Dueling Tree is designed for use with .22 rimfire ammunition only. Using ammunition other than .22 rimfire may result in the malfunction of the target’s reactive features or even damage to the target. Please refer to the Steel Target Safety Rules before shooting on any steel target, and learn more about steel hardness and target design by reading The Science Behind Steel Targets.
FAQs
Can I shoot my rimfire .17 HMR on this target?: While the .17 HMR is a rimfire round, its velocity is too great for the reactive mechanisms of the target. This target is designed for .22 rimfire ammunition only.
Can I shoot centerfire handgun rounds on this target?: While this target is made of 1/4" AR500 armor steel which can withstand the force of a centerfire handgun round, shooting it with more powerful rounds will cause it to wear out quickly and cause the reactive features of the target to malfunction.
Dueling Tree Update: So ActionTargets sent us the rimfire dueling tree. Took about a month to actually get the product, and then the hardware package was incomplete. Couldn't get ahold of the company for awhile (no email response, voice mail on multiple calls). However, eventually contact was made and they sent out some bolts and nuts to complete assembly. Overall quality is superb. Super heavy duty. Should last a life time. I think the steel would likely handle centerfire pistol rounds, but the fine print suggests that that kind of energy may cause the paddles to swing around and then bounce back. I'm scared to try it for fear it might pock mark the steel. For .22LR, it's a dream, though some sub-sonic rounds don't have enough energy to reliably swing the paddles all the way around. Lots and lots of fun when shooting this with my boy. I suspect there are lighter (and cheaper) versions out there, but for high quality, I'd recommend it for adding some action to your range.
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