Justin
.38 Special
Where is everyone buying their steel from? I just got a silhouette and stand from ar500targetsolutions and am pretty pleased with it so far. Looking to add some pieces
Steel Targets
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gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
got plates here AR500 Steel Targets (99$ Ships FREE / Best Prices)
Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
I've picked mine up on Amazon.
Arjuna
.338 Win Mag
I've been watching these guys. I like their quick plate rack system, but the prices are a little on the high end.
toxic
toxic
shootemup
.45 acp
Bought a bunch of different sizes.......my first time w/ shooting steel. I've had these for nearly a year and they are holding up fine. AR500 Steel Targets (99$ Ships FREE / Best Prices)
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
To be honest plates are plates. This is provided the AR500 steel is to spec. It's the quality of the stands and other gizmos that you should research. Buy the targets at the best price you can find.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
The rack system looks solid for sure but I don't know if you really need everything to be steel. It gets heavy really fast. I just go for stuff that uses wood. Replaceable for cheap. The one I have my plates on can go on hills too if necessary.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
junk yard for used disk brake rotors, just any scrap steel plate .. just shoot it up . go get more .. support your local junk yards ..
ps .. buy a oxy acet torch setup ..
ps .. buy a oxy acet torch setup ..
What are you using for stands? I have found plate deals a few times that I've almost jumped on but could never find a stand I liked that wasn't over priced. I really would like to get a couple of silhouettes for next summer. I also was thinking about T-post stand in case I wanted to move it around a little better.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I got the torso long long ago from MGM targets before I knew better. Man I paid alot of money for it! It's good quality though but I definitely didn't need to spend that much money. Just make sure you get something that slants down. That really makes a difference. I've shot that thing from mere feet away just to see if it worked like they said. You can use a 2x4 cut to whatever height you want.
The stand for the gongs I got from shootingtargets7. If you get them make sure to get the leg extensions or you will be training to shoot oompa loompas
Steel Target Stand Portable Folding
Leg Extensions For Target Stand | ShootingTargets7.com
Lastly... No need to get really thick steel. My torso is a 1/2 inch but that's unnecessary if you are just shooting with pistols. Rifles are obviously different. The thicker it gets the more expensive and heavier. The cost can be the difference in you getting 8 inch gongs vs 6 inch. So only get what you are gonna shoot for. The gongs in my picture are 3/8"x8" and I'm quite confident that I could shoot my Deagle at them without damaging the plates themselves. I've never tried it though as I don't know if it would possibly start ripping the chains away from the 2x4. If you're gonna shoot with 22s 3/16 to 1/4 is more than adequate.
Beah
.40 S&W
Shoot Steel - The Industry Leader in AR500 Steel Targets and Stands
and eventually I'll save up enough for a Tactical AR500 Targets, Inc. I like their stands, easy to put setup at my local range or on the public land I shoot on.
and eventually I'll save up enough for a Tactical AR500 Targets, Inc. I like their stands, easy to put setup at my local range or on the public land I shoot on.
If it is AR 500 steel don't do that you will loose all tempering in the heat effected zone.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
I haven't shot much steel, though someone has been nice enough to leave a steel dueling tree at Camden - man that thing is fun to shoot! Too bad I usually only shoot alone, would be fun to have an actual duel with someone. (guess I could dual/duel wield.. ha! get it?)
If I ever get a nice place out in the country and make my own backyard range I'll make sure to get some steel targets. As it is now it'd be too much work to transport to and from Camden. (if I had a pickup instead of a car...)
If I ever get a nice place out in the country and make my own backyard range I'll make sure to get some steel targets. As it is now it'd be too much work to transport to and from Camden. (if I had a pickup instead of a car...)
I dont think it is AR500, but I have no idea.
I have shot it with as big as 308 and 12 gauge slug.
Nothing has damaged the surface.
I can always re-temper the steel if need be but cutting this thick steel with a torch would not be pretty.
Maybe ill just paint targets on it as is.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Just get a hacksaw and go to town. They don't have to be pretty. Torch cutting will definitely have an effect though.
Whatever you do just remember A.S.S. (just made it up) Always Slant Slightly.
Whatever you do just remember A.S.S. (just made it up) Always Slant Slightly.
I've shot some 1/2" mild steel (A36 & A572 GR 50) and blown through it with normal calibers at 100 yards. It's too bad too because the company I work for has a cutting table and work with a lot of thick steels. This experiment proved to me enough I wont do anything besides AR500 for shooting purposes. You can use different steels and have the heat treated but from what I found the cost is the same as buying new plates.
Another thing to keep in mind if you use a softer steel, a blow through is the least of your worries. The real worry is denting. If you shoot an already dented plate your chances of a ricochet increase dramatically.
This is why most manufactures us a water jet or laser to cut already hardened AR500 steel.
I got a few from a bunch of places, the ones i like the best BY FAR are...
AR500 Steel Targets (99$ Ships FREE / Best Prices)
center hole targets in the gongs are my favorites!
AR500 Steel Targets (99$ Ships FREE / Best Prices)
center hole targets in the gongs are my favorites!
shootemup
.45 acp
GTG x 100!! ALSO Mark (the owner) is a VET !!
I put one inch thick mild steel 6" diamond shapes at the range two years ago. The 100 yard target just got shot through last week, the 300 yard is still 3/4 inch thick. Someone took the 200 yard target and moved it somewhere that nobody knows.
There is no cost, I have the steel.
I dont know what steel it is but I can figure it out.
This is super tough steel I bought 25 years ago to make swords. It turned out to be bad for swords.
Ive shot at this steel for 20 years and not a single dent or chip.
I use it for 300+ yard shooting usually because it is big and very loud when hit.
I also have about 40 AR500 discs at various distances.
shootemup
.45 acp
Love his set up.......................https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nVEMtiZ-HT4/maxresdefault.jpg
I want a dueling tree and a Texas star badly I just need to hit the lottery. First will be a couple of silhouettes and a professional shot timer.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Nothing fancy at my house. I have a railroad plate. 
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Save some money and get 3/8 inch.
john156cm
.40 S&W
I bought 3 -8" mild steel plates 3/8 thick with a single 5/8 hole for hanging. Cost $35 for all 3 and free shipping ( not recommended for magnums).