Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
yea my AR will do a number on some steel. We found some plates that they anchor railroad tracks to. We figured they'd make great targets since they prolly 3/8-1/2 thick. Well they would've except the bullets rip right through em like paper.
yea my AR will do a number on some steel. We found some plates that they anchor railroad tracks to. We figured they'd make great targets since they prolly 3/8-1/2 thick. Well they would've except the bullets rip right through em like paper.
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Whoa, Didnt see that coming lol
Whoa, Didnt see that coming lol
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Thats not hanging on a soccer goal is it?
Thats not hanging on a soccer goal is it?
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneswithfunes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats not hanging on a soccer goal is it? </div></div>
looks like a saw horse, or a version of...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneswithfunes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats not hanging on a soccer goal is it? </div></div>
looks like a saw horse, or a version of...
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Velocity kills steel, even AR500. The light little 20 cal bullets arrive fast enough to leave little gouges in the AR400 plate @ 100y from my 204 Ruger, yet my 30-06 going 1000 fps slower and 5x's the bullet mass doesn't do a bit of damage.
Velocity kills steel, even AR500. The light little 20 cal bullets arrive fast enough to leave little gouges in the AR400 plate @ 100y from my 204 Ruger, yet my 30-06 going 1000 fps slower and 5x's the bullet mass doesn't do a bit of damage.
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Just buy some AR500 steel targets from one of the hide vendors. 3/8" is just fine for just about any cartridge. Shooting mild steel can be dangerous at close ranges. It tends to ricochet if it doesn't penetrate the steel.
Just buy some AR500 steel targets from one of the hide vendors. 3/8" is just fine for just about any cartridge. Shooting mild steel can be dangerous at close ranges. It tends to ricochet if it doesn't penetrate the steel.
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
we hope it is a steep learning curve....
we hope it is a steep learning curve....
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Yeah, my AR500 from Osuarchitect works fine with .223. The only thing I've had a small dent in it is from a .25-06 100 gr at 200 yards; it sent my wooden stand flying back in the grass.
Yeah, my AR500 from Osuarchitect works fine with .223. The only thing I've had a small dent in it is from a .25-06 100 gr at 200 yards; it sent my wooden stand flying back in the grass.
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Recko...Send me a PM and I'll make you a deal on a 6" or 25% IPSC out of our waterjetcut AR500.
Shooting mild steel is dangerous with rifles, and in most cases pistols as well. I've heard too many stories and seen to many scars from rifles/pistols and mild steel. It is too soft and does not allow the bullet to fully fragment. When the steel forms pockets and the bullet does not fragment the left over pieces can come right back at you.
Recko...Send me a PM and I'll make you a deal on a 6" or 25% IPSC out of our waterjetcut AR500.
Shooting mild steel is dangerous with rifles, and in most cases pistols as well. I've heard too many stories and seen to many scars from rifles/pistols and mild steel. It is too soft and does not allow the bullet to fully fragment. When the steel forms pockets and the bullet does not fragment the left over pieces can come right back at you.
Re: Mild Steel Target and Reticle
Looks like the Moon.
Looks like the Moon.
