alec.mc 180 Posted October 16, 2011 Im looking to pick up a few AR500 steel targets for the range, My heaviest calibers to date are 7.62x54r, and 7.62x39. Looking for recommendations of where to look into, and who is decently priced. So far, http://www.bigdogsteel.com , they have a AR500 1/2 -6" swinger at 99 bucks shipped that looks pretty fun, but looking for other suggestions as well. Thanks edit: Also, is 1/2 in worth the extra coin , or will 3/8 suffice? Like i said, 762x54r and .39 are my heaviest hitters, and I dont have access to anything past 100 yards. -alec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted October 16, 2011 Alec: If he doesn't respond to this thread, try PM'ing Bry@n. He just got a new steel target from someone in the King of Prussia area. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oofogbp 3 Posted October 16, 2011 Salute has some good stuff. A lot of variety and well built. http://www.saluteproducts.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted October 16, 2011 Check out Arntzen Targets, that's where I have gotten all of my stuff from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alowerlevel 77 Posted October 16, 2011 http://www.mgmtargets.com/ http://www.arntzentargets.com/products.htm http://bobcatsteel.com/?wpsc_product_category=38-ar500 http://www.gongshot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted October 16, 2011 Alec, don't forget to check out our own club for steel, Get in contact with John Soltesz, I think he might be able to help you out. I will be looking for some myself and he will be the first person I speak to. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted October 16, 2011 Alec, don't forget to check out our own club for steel, Get in contact with John Soltesz, I think he might be able to help you out. I will be looking for some myself and he will be the first person I speak to. Harry Good Idea, I just saw John the other day when I picked up my Saiga from him, I'll be sure to send him an email to see what he has to offer. Any opinions on the 3/8 vs 1/2 AR500 debate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted October 16, 2011 Good Idea, I just saw John the other day when I picked up my Saiga from him, I'll be sure to send him an email to see what he has to offer. Any opinions on the 3/8 vs 1/2 AR500 debate? Being your looking at using the 54R ammo I would get the 1/2" for that, plus I think it's better to have stronger than you need than to get something that isn't going to last. Now for me I'd like to get a setup for practicing speed on steel and think I may go for the 1/2" stuff for that even though I'll be using 22LR, 9mm, 40S&W, and 45 ACP, but shooting at a much closer range. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted October 17, 2011 I have some 3/8in and they have lasted the past two years fine. LOTS of 9mm, .45, 30-06, x39, etc. If I were you, I'd get a couple and use some for pistol and some for rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted October 17, 2011 3/8" ar500 is good for pistol but rifle rounds will definitely shorten the life of it. I would go ar500 1/2" personally. Also, I would stay away from Nevco. Regulator and I both asked Nevco if the plate would handle 308. We were told yes. Then when our welds were breaking, we were told they were pistol targets. We specifically asked these questions prior to buying. I will pass on Nevco. I personally like GT Targets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted October 17, 2011 Check out GT Targets in Lower Providence, PA. His prices are good and he has a large selection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alowerlevel 77 Posted October 17, 2011 Also, I would stay away from Nevco. Regulator and I both asked Nevco if the plate would handle 308. We were told yes. Then when our welds were breaking, we were told they were pistol targets. We specifically asked these questions prior to buying. I will pass on Nevco. I personally like GT Targets. Thanks for the heads up, I was looking at buying a few targets from them. I will be buying from a different company now (and I removed their link from my previous post). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks guys, did alot of reading and price comparisions and decided to put an order in @ bigdogsteel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted October 17, 2011 I am waiting for GT targets to get in ar500 in 1/2" and then I will be going to get more. Karl is great and people from NJ can pick stuff up if you email him. Very simple operation he runs and he is a good guy. I like the fact that he is relatively local. He has all kinds of stuff. Shotgun targets etc...he is a shooter that makes targets. That is why his stuff is good. He knows what we are looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator72 80 Posted October 17, 2011 3/8" ar500 is good for pistol but rifle rounds will definitely shorten the life of it. I would go ar500 1/2" personally. Also, I would stay away from Nevco. Regulator and I both asked Nevco if the plate would handle 308. We were told yes. Then when our welds were breaking, we were told they were pistol targets. We specifically asked these questions prior to buying. I will pass on Nevco. I personally like GT Targets. Whats wrong with the Nevco targets, are they not supposed to do this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAGR 54 Posted October 17, 2011 Whats wrong with the Nevco targets, are they not supposed to do this? Got to love that hot 22LR ammo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 18, 2011 I may be able to get a huge sheet of AR500 and cut it to any desired shape/size up to 40' long x ~12' wide if anyone wants in Perhaps leave it as-is and shoot at it from 2 miles lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted October 18, 2011 I may be able to get a huge sheet of AR500 and cut it to any desired shape/size up to 40' long x ~12' wide if anyone wants in Perhaps leave it as-is and shoot at it from 2 miles lol You going to cut it with a torch or waterjet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 18, 2011 To be determined. I may get use of a waterjet table if there is enough interest but that will inflate the cost alot. I may torch cut them which is second best, and you would just live with slightly out of spec edges. It would be much cheaper, how much cheaper I have no clue yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 18, 2011 Guaging interest on a group buy for AR500 1/2" thick targets. They will probably cost the same as the 3/8" targets out there but they will last forever.... I need to get a 5'x10' sheet worth of orders to procede. Anyone in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted October 18, 2011 In depending on price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 18, 2011 $22 for 6" diameter plate ($20/each if 3 or more purchased) $52 for 9" diameter plate ($50/each if 3 or more purchased) $82 for 12" diameter plate ($80/each if 3 or more purchased) AR500 spec, 1/2" thickness. Round plates, unpainted, no holes/hardware. Shipping available or can pick up in Plainfield or Bridgewater. Please post what size you guys would want/how many. Still figguring out if I should do this/how many of each size. Edit: I may be able to punch a hole for mounting in these for no additional cost. Currently investigating. What size hole do you guys want..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted October 18, 2011 Do they have to be circles or can they be in Squares? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted October 18, 2011 Would prefer a link of chain welded to the back instead of a hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted October 18, 2011 Would prefer a link of chain welded to the back instead of a hole. Ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 18, 2011 Link of chain is possible. Plates can be square (shouldnt affect price much/at all). What sizes do you guys want? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted October 18, 2011 Probably a 9" or 12" for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted September 28, 2012 What ever happened with this project? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrym 19 Posted September 28, 2012 Harry organized the group buy about 8 months ago? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
