Jerz_subbie
10-10-09, 14:44
Hey guys,
I've been researching steel targets that'll hold up to .223/5.56 for a while now but found that most places sell 3/8" which takes a real beating from .223/5.56since it's such a small high velocity round. Well I decided to just buy a sheet of 1/2" thick AR500 steel and have it cut. This stuff can withstand a 50BMG fmj round at 100yds with only a small divot!
If you've never shot steel, it's a lot of fun! Much more satisfying than punching paper!!! You get a nice "ping" from the steel plate when you hit and can hear them out to about 500yds; hence the name "gong". These targets are 1/2" thick AR500 steel and should last a long time when shot with FMJ, HP, or SP ammo at 100yds or greater.
Each set includes 2 1/2" thick AR500 plates: one 10"x10" & one 6"x6". Each plate has a 1/2" mounting hole cut out at each top corner for easy hanging from your target stand. Targets will have a light coat of white spray paint which makes it easy to see where you hit, almost like a shoot-n-see target. The set weighs about 20lbs. It is best to angle the plates slightly downward to deflect any shrapnel into the ground.
$75/set + $10 shipping(up to 2 sets)
Individual 10" gong $55/ea + $10 shipping
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs1.jpg
ETA: I just got back from the range and WOW! I shot at 1 10"x10" plate all afternoon and it performed even better than I expected. I hit it with about 600rds .22lr, 110rds 9mm, 120rds .223/5.56. Of the .223/5.56 I shot 55gr fmj, 50gr JHP, 75gr HP, 55gr SP, and 3 rds M855. I expected the M855 to make a nice divot in it but it just disintegrated like the rest. I ran hand across the plate and it's just as smooth as before; The only damage I can see is where I hit a couple on the edge. No deformation of any kind, no holes, dent, divots, or jacket material stuck in the steel. AND this was with the target stationary, not swinging where the swinging motion would absorb some of the energy of each hit!
Pics:
Black marks are .223/5.56, .22lr does nothing to the plate, 9mm just makes a gray area, 3 dark spots at the bottom left are the M855.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs2.jpg
The only damage, from hitting the plate on the edge
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs4.jpg
Here you can see that the face of the plate is flat, no deformation.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs3.jpg
I accept USPS MO or discreet pp +3.4%
FTF is ok in the Charlotte, NC area
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I've been researching steel targets that'll hold up to .223/5.56 for a while now but found that most places sell 3/8" which takes a real beating from .223/5.56since it's such a small high velocity round. Well I decided to just buy a sheet of 1/2" thick AR500 steel and have it cut. This stuff can withstand a 50BMG fmj round at 100yds with only a small divot!
If you've never shot steel, it's a lot of fun! Much more satisfying than punching paper!!! You get a nice "ping" from the steel plate when you hit and can hear them out to about 500yds; hence the name "gong". These targets are 1/2" thick AR500 steel and should last a long time when shot with FMJ, HP, or SP ammo at 100yds or greater.
Each set includes 2 1/2" thick AR500 plates: one 10"x10" & one 6"x6". Each plate has a 1/2" mounting hole cut out at each top corner for easy hanging from your target stand. Targets will have a light coat of white spray paint which makes it easy to see where you hit, almost like a shoot-n-see target. The set weighs about 20lbs. It is best to angle the plates slightly downward to deflect any shrapnel into the ground.
$75/set + $10 shipping(up to 2 sets)
Individual 10" gong $55/ea + $10 shipping
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs1.jpg
ETA: I just got back from the range and WOW! I shot at 1 10"x10" plate all afternoon and it performed even better than I expected. I hit it with about 600rds .22lr, 110rds 9mm, 120rds .223/5.56. Of the .223/5.56 I shot 55gr fmj, 50gr JHP, 75gr HP, 55gr SP, and 3 rds M855. I expected the M855 to make a nice divot in it but it just disintegrated like the rest. I ran hand across the plate and it's just as smooth as before; The only damage I can see is where I hit a couple on the edge. No deformation of any kind, no holes, dent, divots, or jacket material stuck in the steel. AND this was with the target stationary, not swinging where the swinging motion would absorb some of the energy of each hit!
Pics:
Black marks are .223/5.56, .22lr does nothing to the plate, 9mm just makes a gray area, 3 dark spots at the bottom left are the M855.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs2.jpg
The only damage, from hitting the plate on the edge
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs4.jpg
Here you can see that the face of the plate is flat, no deformation.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/jaston87/Guns/AR500gongs3.jpg
I accept USPS MO or discreet pp +3.4%
FTF is ok in the Charlotte, NC area
My Feedback (https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=31513)