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AR stands for abrasion resistant and the number is the brinell hardness .
It is a grade of steel that is typically used in mining / earth moving applications . Its hardness makes it work real well for centerfire rifle targets . It can be cut and welded like normal steel but applying heat to it screws up the temper so it isn't recommended for target applications as it leads to premature wear and holes . Quality steel targets are cut with a water jet or laser .
i have the capability for a 800/1000 yard range at my property just need a backhoe if your interested pm meQuote:
Originally Posted by colo-pr
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Don't apologize... it's all good info we're all after...Quote:
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...well, for me to accept your apology... I'd need to shoot on your land at least once a month [Coffee]
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we had it hung by two chains from a saw horse about 5 feet tall
Hang it with the chains closer together (at the target, if you can put a new hole in it) and it might spin more when it gets hit?
Mmmm... those were hits at 760 plus or minus 10 yards [Pepsi]Quote:
Originally Posted by JMBD2112
Tha's gonna be a bitch to drill through [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by hammer03
Ha! That's what he said? [ROFL1]
How bout hanging one end a couple of chain links lower and positioning the chains on the saw horse closer...?
Man, that thing oughta ring like a church bell!Quote:
Originally Posted by JMBD2112
The NRA center has a Steel Silhouette range that goes out to 1123 yards. No magnums and larger than .223 They also have the 1000Y HP range.
Do call to find out if the range is available first.
The AR does stand for abrasion resistance and so doe the 500. The number, in reality, has nothing to do with impact resistance. Most AR500 is good for 3000 fps impact velocity on down. At 1000 yards, most steel will be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by rondog
MGM makes good targets, In fact, I know of a set of 10 for sale for $1000, that is $100 each!
Best targets out to about 600, IMHO, are the MetalMans. Add a piece of 14 guage steel in between the hanger and the target face to get visual indication. Less $ than the MGMs too.
Once you step out past that, you will probably want a bigger target, and the best indicators are the flash strobes. MGM carries them for about $135 per, and you just affix them to the back of a piece of static steel. Hit the target, the strobe flashes.
Actually, the unknown distacen range, where they shoot the .50 competitions, goes out past 2000 on huge targtets. You need a good spotter on a good optic to see hits.Quote:
Originally Posted by jerrymrc