AR500 steel

[blksheep 466]

Anyone local selling or making some? Looked online but didn't know i f someone has a lead on local?

[ogfarmer 138]

I am also looking for steel targets local, able to withstand mosin,sks,AR rounds

[blksheep 466]

Widners has some at good prices. Didn't know if anyone has them in Ocean/Monmouth/Burlington county areas.

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

I can buy a 5'x10' plate if anyone wants to orchestrate a big group buy. Heres the last plate I had chopped up for a group buy here

 

[addicted 0]

I know RSPhillips in Vernon carries it. One of theses days ill take a ride and pick up a drop piece and make some targets.

[alec.mc 180]

Glenn, I'd be in for a group buy for a bunch of plates, probably at least 4 or 5 ( pending on price )

[blksheep 466]

I would be in for 2 10" or 12" plates. Everyone?

[Purple Patrick 638]

I'd be in

 

 

Sent from my hidden under ground bunker between Taco Bell and the dry cleaner

[blksheep 466]

With holes...

[Blake 50]

I would be interested in a few also pending price.

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

Someone's got to head it up other than me, I dont have enough time to be orchestrating the whole thing. If someone wants to gather orders & funds I'll make up the CAD files and work out the plate nesting. We should keep to one basic design and only a few sizes. Last time we ran I believe 3 or 4 sizes, the less sizes the better. I'de suggest whoeever wants to head this up start a new thread with a size poll.

 

I'm going to get in touch with my steel guy & waterjet guy and try and get a ballpark price

 

 

Last time we did 1/2", you guys want 1/2" again? Its a little overkill but will never deform lol. Downside is its heavier and more expensive.

[High Exposure 5,664]

Medic2264 has a bunch at a smokin' price.

 

I got some a while ago and I know he sold some to a few other guys all with good results.

 

I have shot mine with 5.56 and .308 with no issues.

 

Check here: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/41683-wts-ar500-steel-targets-12-thick/page__hl__medic2264__fromsearch__1

 

[blksheep 466]

Lets take some ideas....

 

1/2 or 3/8

 

I'd say only circle or square no less than 6" circle.

 

10 or 12 inch square....I'd head this bit I'm on vacation next week.

[Lalo 13]

I would be in, but I have no where to shoot it!

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

I put a call in to my supplier and to the cutter.

 

Should have preliminary pricing tomorrow. Pricing should be awesome.

 

Laser cut will be far cheaper than waterjet, heat affected zone will be less than plasma or torch somewhere to the tune of 30 thousandths of an inch. I've cut AR500 with a torch before, slowly by hand and had no ill effects anyways.

 

The supplier makes uparmor kits for humvees so I will trust his word!

[East Brunswick Sportsman 4]

Alec shoot me a text. Id be willing to head up the steel group buy personally. Just dont have a vehicle to transport it.

 

Henry

[blksheep 466]

What kind...I have a truck

[medic2264 11]

I put a call in to my supplier and to the cutter.

 

Should have preliminary pricing tomorrow. Pricing should be awesome.

 

Laser cut will be far cheaper than waterjet, heat affected zone will be less than plasma or torch somewhere to the tune of 30 thousandths of an inch. I've cut AR500 with a torch before, slowly by hand and had no ill effects anyways.

 

The supplier makes uparmor kits for humvees so I will trust his word!

 

Laser cut, plasma cut, or torch cut you are going to mess with the heat treat of the AR500 steel. Yes it is a lot cheaper to cut it that way, but why take a chance with safety. Spend the extra money and go with a water jet cut. The last targets I had made up were done that way, they came out great, and no issues. The company that did the cutting for me tried to get me to go that way (laser/plasma/torch), but I would't relent.

[alec.mc 180]

Alec shoot me a text. Id be willing to head up the steel group buy personally. Just dont have a vehicle to transport it.

 

Henry

 

10-4

[blksheep 466]

Are we all talking about the same buy? I'm confused...

[AS350Driver 56]

Alec shoot me a text. Id be willing to head up the steel group buy personally. Just dont have a vehicle to transport it.

 

Henry

 

I'm in for this. Henry, I have a truck also, if the delivery is up your way i'd be willing to bring the stuff for the southern guys down my way. Let me know.

[blksheep 466]

I'm in the Plumsted area and can help out also.

[302w 83]

I'd really doubt a CNC plasma would anneal the steel or screw with it at all. Just my 0.02 myself.

[blksheep 466]

Ok. Who is buying what? What do we or who do we need to put this together. I have a poll going does that help?

[thegerb50 0]

I'm interested Took the survey. Let me know on price

[NJKen 23]

Laser cut, plasma cut, or torch cut you are going to mess with the heat treat of the AR500 steel. Yes it is a lot cheaper to cut it that way, but why take a chance with safety. Spend the extra money and go with a water jet cut. The last targets I had made up were done that way, they came out great, and no issues. The company that did the cutting for me tried to get me to go that way (laser/plasma/torch), but I would't relent.

The target I got from you is definitely hard rite to the edge. I have zinged it a few times with a 308 and it didnt even roll the corner over or anything. The bolts didnt fare so well. I shot a bolt out of it more than once!

Ken

[twentynine30s 1]

Id be in for a few.. just keep me posted on details

[BlueLineFish 615]

I would be in for multiples as long as they are rifle rated too

[Urban Grunt 44]

This is AR400 i was told, 3/8 thick.

GroundHog swinger,223 80Gr tested,

Just ideas for shape,style.

[henrym 19]

Ok this is looking like its going to be pretty popular. We did rounds last go round, what shape would people be interested in now. I think a 3/4 scale USPSA target or some rectangles would be cool.