Some general tips and recommendations based on questions from several guys:
This version of AR500 steel is called Hardox 500, and is made in Sweden with the highest of standards. It is hard, high-quality steel, but it is not immune to damage. In order to keep damage to your AR500 targets to a minimum please remember the following:
- Avoid the use of steel-core ammo. The steel core does not disintigrate like lead cores do, and can damage the plate
- Try and keep impact velocity down to around 3000fps or under. While this plate is some hard and tough stuff, it can be damaged and even perforated if you hit it with a fast-moving bullet that carries some momentum. A good rule of thumb is 200 yards and farther. The steel can take hits from much closer, but you always run the risk of damaging it, and the closer you go, the more likely it is that the steel could get damaged. Speed kills.
- If using fast, powerful ammo and you want to shoot closer than 200 yards (ex. .300 Win Mag shooting a 150gr bullet impacting at 3150fps), then 1/2" targets are recommended
If used properly and treated with some caution, these AR500 plates will take hundreds if not thousands of rounds, and will provide years of enjoyment.
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