FAQ

• Never use ammo with steel in or on it
• Bullet speed must be BELOW 2850 fps at the target to avoid pitting
• Use targets thick enough to withstand the energy of your ammo (use table above)
• Mount targets on angle when possible for safer lead deflection and longer target life
• Shoot ball ammo when possible, soft point or hollow point ammo is harder on targets
• Always wear safety glasses when shooting steel

• Follow the golden rules above and your AR500 steel targets will last a lifetime.

YES, pitting has nothing to do with thickness. Pitting happens due to the intense heat underneath the bullet strike zone. Occasionally, "edge chipping" can occur with rounds faster than 2000fps that hit on the very edges of the targets.

Rapid expansion and contraction caused by heat can lead to pitting. Thicker targets may actually pit more as they are heavier and less likely to move out of the way when hit.

Proper target mounting can reduce this effect and is safer for the shooter. See our target mounting video below for must-know target mounting tips.

That depends on what you are shooting if shooting .223 at your steel

targets you may need to be as far away as 125 yds while with a .308 you

may be fine at just 50 yds because it is a slower round.

Targets don't care how far away you are, speed is the enemy of AR500.

This is due to the heat produced under the strike zone of the round.

BULLET SPEED TRUMPS DISTANCE

If your rifle rounds are moving faster than 2850fps at the target you will

need to back up until it is, this is your minimum distance.

In general, we recommend;

• RIFLES 50 yds (or back up until bullet speed <2850fps)
• PISTOLS 10 yds

"Edge Chipping" on the outside edges of AR500
targets is normal and unavoidable with bullet speeds over 2,000 fps. The harder
the steel is and the further over 2,000fps (feet per second) you
are the more prevalent this will be.

The flat faces of the targets can typically handle
2850fps with only minimal surface marking visible at that speed.

This is due to 2 reasons;

There is no supporting material on the outside edges of targets

The edges (even when laser cut) get harder from the heat during
cutting

IS IT DANGEROUS?

No, because this is a chip and not a crater there is no
way for an edge chip to redirect lead anywhere other than safely off to a side.
Furthermore, at velocities over 2000fps the bullets will effectively vaporize
upon impact leaving nothing left.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?

Assuming you want to shoot it at velocities over 2,000fps
there is nothing you can do.

Keep in mind a 30" gong will get many fewer edge
strikes than a 1" gong would as there are many more shots closer to the
edges than with tiny targets.

You will still get many years of use from your targets
and if the edge chipping becomes a concern just flip them over as edge chipping
does not typically extend to the opposite surface.

Safety is a key concern for Precision Targets and we want to guide you to enjoy your target shooting experience. Click here for additional safety guidelines.

All targets are produced in our manufacturing facility. We do not subcontract production in order to provide the best control of material quality and workmanship of the product.

We design our targets to provide many hanging/mounting options. Most of our hanging targets are designed to work with many shepherd’s hooks. Inexpensive shepherd’s hooks can be found at most lawn and garden centers, such as Lowes, Home Depot.Most knock-overs work well with our knock-over stands. Please contact us if you have any questions.