jdown Report post Posted October 14, 2019 Looking for a couple of 12"x12" type plates that will handle magnum centerfire rifle rounds. From what I gather, I think I need 1/2" AR550 steel or equivalent. Does anyone have any to part with or a source? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted October 14, 2019 I ordered 2 from amazon a while back. They are 12"x16" ar500 3/8 thick for about $100 delivered. The closest i have shot was 400 yards and they handled a 140 grain.270wsm at 3240 fps. There is a chart on line for ar500 ballistics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted October 14, 2019 cool.. I wonder if the 3/8" will hold up to 300 and 338? Sounds like it is worth a shot. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted October 14, 2019 1 minute ago, jdown said: cool.. I wonder if the 3/8" will hold up to 300 and 338? Sounds like it is worth a shot. Thank you. I posted the chart. It is the speed that does the damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted October 14, 2019 Makes sense. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted October 14, 2019 For 3/8 the impact velocity needs to be under 2800 fps. Thats why I didnt shoot under 400 yards. They also handled the 7 mag just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted October 14, 2019 3/8 ar500 handles everything I’ve thrown at it up to 300 rum. Steel starts at 500 yards. bought mine from industrial metal supply down in the valley. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Westerhunter34 Report post Posted October 14, 2019 Industrial metals supply has them local, 3/8 and 1/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbiewer Report post Posted October 14, 2019 IMS (Like Western said above my comment) they have a site at 48th st between broadway and southern (across from tempe diablo stadium) -and a Tucson one I haven't been to. they have precut shapes as well. they used to have different silhouettes but I haven't seen them for a while, might have to ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted October 14, 2019 Perfect. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, jdown said: Looking for a couple of 12"x12" type plates that will handle magnum centerfire rifle rounds. From what I gather, I think I need 1/2" AR550 steel or equivalent. Does anyone have any to part with or a source? Thank you I have several in 3/8" and a couple in half inch. They're mounted on knock down stands. Stands can be pinned so they won't fall, too. I'll beat any price. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted October 14, 2019 Thanks Edge, I sent you a PM. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted October 14, 2019 I built a bracket to mount to a T-Post. During fire season or hunting season I’ll paint my targets tan so they don’t stick out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted October 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, cjl2010 said: I built a bracket to mount to a T-Post. During fire season or hunting season I’ll paint my targets tan so they don’t stick out. So, are you saying you leave them hanging out all the time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted October 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, 5guyshunting said: So, are you saying you leave them hanging out all the time? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
