What is Caldwell AR500 IPSC Steel Target?
The Caldwell AR500 IPSC Steel Target is a durable and high-quality shooting target designed for marksmen and shooters looking to hone their skills and improve their accuracy. Made from hardened AR500 steel, this target has a life expectancy of several thousand rounds, ensuring that it will last for years of use.
The target is shaped like a standard IPSC torso, with scoring zones located in the head and chest areas. It features a universal mounting bracket that can be used with a variety of target stands and frames, making it easy to set up and take down.
The Caldwell AR500 IPSC Steel Target is also designed to withstand even the toughest shooting conditions. The steel construction allows it to withstand high-velocity rifle rounds, making it ideal for use with powerful firearms. Additionally, the target is coated with a weather-resistant finish, ensuring that it remains rust-free and corrosion-resistant, even in harsh outdoor shooting environments.
Whether you're a novice shooter looking to improve your skills or an experienced marksman seeking a challenging target, the Caldwell AR500 IPSC Steel Target is an excellent choice for all levels of shooters. Its durability and versatility make it a must-have for any shooting range, and its realistic IPSC torso shape makes it an excellent tool for law enforcement and military training.
Frequently Asked Questions about caldwell ar500 ipsc steel target
AR500 steel is a special high carbon steel hardened to withstand repeated shots, bullets simply bounce off or vaporize upon impact. 3/8" AR500 steel targets work great for calibers from 9mm through .
What Is AR500 Steel? AR500 is a hardened steel plate that offers abrasion resistance and the ability to withstand high-impact applications and excessive wear. Due to these properties, many manufacturers rely on AR500 steel for mining purposes, truck plows, armored applications, targets, and more.
1/4" Thick AR500 - Rimfire and pistol calibers up to . 45 ACP. 1/2” Thick AR500 all pistol cartridges and rifle up to . 338 Lapua <3,000 fps at impact.
The International Practical Shooting Confederation
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the world's largest shooting sport association, and the largest and oldest within practical shooting.
abrasion resistant steel
What is AR500 Steel? Much like AR450 and AR400, AR500 steel is a specific type of abrasion resistant steel. This has a surface hardness of 477-534 BHN. It is a high-carbon steel alloy that provides greater impact and sliding abrasion resistance by comparison.
MADE IN THE USA - AR500 Manufacturing Process - YouTube.
The AR500 rating is why our targets can take bullets with so much speed. A 3/8 AR500 rating will pit the same as a 3/16 if the bullet is moving too fast (most armor piercing rounds), but the 3/8" can take more force (heavy bullets).
3/8in.
These AR500 steel plates are great for most pistol and rifle calibers, including 9mm, 45ACP, . 223, 30-06 & 308 as well as most other high powered rifle calibers. These 3/8in. thick AR500 steel targets are rated to 3200 fps at 100 yards.
Size Dimensions:
Full size IPSC: (30" L x 18.25" W x 0.4" D) 48 lbs. 66% IPSC: (20" L x 12" W x 0.4" D) 21 lbs.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 29 × 15 × 6 in |
Level III
AR500 Armor Level III rifle rated armor is “hard armor” and capable of stopping threats up to 7.62x51 at 2,780 feet per second. Hard body armor is non-flexible, and is offered in either flat or curved (formed) configuration.
| General Information |
| Principal Design Features |
| Abrasion resistant steel plate material, BHN 500 |
| Physical Data |
| Density (lb / cu. in.) | 0.283 |
AR500 Armor offers three sizes of steel-core armor plates from which to choose: 9” x 9” (228.6 mm), which is only available in our Freeman armor package. 10” x 12” (254 x 305 mm) 11" x 14" (279.4 x 355.6 mm)
AR500 1/3 IDPA IPSC Steel Shooting Target Gong 3/8" 6" X 10"
Types of Steel Used in Targets
AR500 steel, with its high Brinell Hardness Number (BHN), is ideal for targets due to its functionality and safety. AR500 steel provides much needed impact resistance, ensuring shots will safely hit the target's surface and follow a normal rebound pattern.
225mm x 150mm x 45mm
Standard Division
A handgun in its ready condition (See Section 8.1), but unloaded and with an empty magazine inserted or empty cylinder closed, must fit wholly within the confines of a box which has internal dimensions of 225mm x 150mm x 45mm (tolerance of +1 mm, -0 mm).
