Will a36 mild steel work for a target, I know ar500 would be best for that but money is really tight. The target will be used from 200yds and on and will be shot @ with nothing larger than a .308. Thank you
a36 steel
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Re: a36 steel
It will be damaged. If you plan on replacing them as they get damaged AR500 would be less expensive in the long run.
It will be damaged. If you plan on replacing them as they get damaged AR500 would be less expensive in the long run.
Re: a36 steel
I have mild steel targets and will not shoot them any closer than 300 yds. At that distance a .308 still marks it up but doesn't make craters like my .280 does. My brother in law used them one time and shot through a plate with his .270WSM @ 200yds ! I have since got some AR500 targets and have not regrets at all . If you don't mind welding up the holes and craters or will use them at farther distances mild steel will be fine .
I have mild steel targets and will not shoot them any closer than 300 yds. At that distance a .308 still marks it up but doesn't make craters like my .280 does. My brother in law used them one time and shot through a plate with his .270WSM @ 200yds ! I have since got some AR500 targets and have not regrets at all . If you don't mind welding up the holes and craters or will use them at farther distances mild steel will be fine .
