Was looking at making some Targets out of AR-500. What thickness do you want for this stuff? Looking at making little mans and other stuff. Nothing to big.

5/8"

Thanks Randell. Anyone know a good supplier of this stuff? Found a place out of Long Beach.

Iloveguns wrote:Thanks Randell. Anyone know a good supplier of this stuff? Found a place out of Long Beach.

Wait for Joe308 to jump in.
He had some plates cut before.

5/8 is a little thick for target that a single shooter would use, I use an 3/8 inch half-sized IPSC A500 that has stood up to thousands of all kinds of rounds.

Bought it here..

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This was a hit from a 308 at 40 yards...

That looks like my usual barstow spot!

DirtRacer151 wrote:That looks like my usual barstow spot!

Wild wash road?

AR15barrels wrote:
Wild wash road?

Camp rock road off dagget and the 40

DirtRacer151 wrote: Camp rock road off dagget and the 40

HEY NOW OPSEC!

DirtRacer151 wrote:That looks like my usual xxx spot!

James- I plan on heading out to the spot next month to shoot some fun stuff. You should come on out..

Hey guys,

I bought some AR-500 3/8" thick, from a local place out here in Lancaster "Endura Steel".

They can get pretty much get any size you want at a decent price.

Joe308 wrote:Hey guys,

I bought some AR-500 3/8" thick, from a local place out here in Lancaster "Endura Steel".

They can get pretty much get any size you want at a decent price.

Can they cut it as well? I'm looking to pick up a big square piece but would like two small holes cut in the upper corners.

Joe308 wrote:Can they cut it as well? I'm looking to pick up a big square piece but would like two small holes cut in the upper corners.

Pretty sure they can. But you would have to call & ask to make sure.

MichaelV wrote:
HEY NOW OPSEC!

thanks i think ill have to check that place out.
i usually stop at hodge road and head north west.

Mad minute wrote:
thanks i think ill have to check that place out.
i usually stop at hodge road and head north west.

A bit tricky to find at first. Got lost last time. Thankfully, the phones work there.

We should plan another trip out.

Joe308 wrote:
Pretty sure they can. But you would have to call & ask to make sure.

I can cut it if they can't. They don't usually cut holes, bought a LOT of steel from them.

How big or better yet, whats the smallest piece of steel we can purchase....I would like a few steel targets that I could take to the range with me...

Gnzrme wrote:How big or better yet, whats the smallest piece of steel we can purchase....I would like a few steel targets that I could take to the range with me...

4'x4' new. They will cut it down but you pay for a half sheet. IMS down in Sun Valley has a lot of sheet remnants.

MichaelV wrote:5/8 is a little thick for target that a single shooter would use, I use an 3/8 inch half-sized IPSC A500 that has stood up to thousands of all kinds of rounds.

Bought it here..

http://www.arntzentargets.com/products.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

where was the stand/base made or purchased?

Joor Bros steel in corona carries 1/4" 3/8" 5/16" and 1/2" and maybe even thicker. They charge 1.38 per pound and i got a 24" x 24" piece of 1/4" steel for $56. Their prices seem pretty reasonable and that price includes the cutting of normal shapes, circle, square, etc. For a nominal fee they can cut it in basically any shape you could want.

The trick to cutting AR500 is to do it submerged.
By cutting it underwater, the heat effected zone is much smaller so your edges are not damaged as much as if it is cut dry.

Or find somebody with an abrasive water jet.

AR15barrels wrote:The trick to cutting AR500 is to do it submerged.
By cutting it underwater, the heat effected zone is much smaller so your edges are not damaged as much as if it is cut dry.