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The Birchwood Casey AR500 3/8" 10" Square Steel Target is the kind of gong you buy once and forget about. It's cut from genuine 3/8-inch AR500 hardened steel, the go-to grade for handling repeated centerfire hits without denting or cratering, and it's rated to take up to 3,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy. The square shape gives you a generous 10×10 face that's easy to spot at distance and forgiving enough for newer shooters, while the bright white powder coat pops against dirt, brush, or a berm so you can find it fast through irons or glass.
The edges are laser cut, which leaves a clean, burr-free perimeter and keeps the plate true after thousands of rounds. That matters more than people think. A smooth, hardened face is what gives you that consistent audible ring and keeps splatter behaving predictably. When steel starts pitting or cratering, it gets unpredictable, and this plate is built to stay flat and flat-faced for the long haul.
This is a static plate with multiple mounting options, so you can run it on a two-by-four stand, hang it from a chain or a bracket, or bolt it into a frame you already own. The move most experienced folks make is to hang it with a slight forward lean, roughly 15 to 20 degrees, so bullet fragments deflect down into the ground instead of kicking back at the firing line. Give yourself proper standoff distance too: around 10 yards minimum for handguns and 100 yards for standard centerfire rifle rounds.
Whether you're running pistol drills, sighting in before the season, or just chasing that satisfying plink on a lazy range day, this Birchwood Casey square gong earns its spot in the truck. It's simple, it's tough, and it gives you feedback paper never will.
The 3/8-inch AR500 plate is rated for centerfire handgun and standard centerfire rifle rounds up to about 3,000 ft-lbs of energy. Stick with lead or standard jacketed ammo. Steer clear of steel-core, armor-piercing, or green-tip rounds, since penetrator ammo can punch into or damage the face.
A good rule of thumb is a minimum of 10 yards for handguns and 100 yards for standard centerfire rifles. Distance is your main safety buffer because it lets fragments lose energy before they reach the line. Magnum and higher-velocity loads want even more room.
No, this listing is the bare plate on its own. It's designed with multiple mounting options, so it works with a two-by-four stand, chain hangers, or a bracket setup you already run. Most people pair it with a gong hanger kit or build a simple frame.
Yes, a slight forward lean of roughly 15 to 20 degrees is the smart way to hang steel. That angle directs bullet splatter down into the ground instead of back toward you. Combined with proper distance and eye protection, it keeps your range day safe and the plate lasting longer.
| UPC | 888151081860 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SQR10-38 |
| Model | |
| Mount Type | Multiple |
| Product Type | Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 12.0 |
| Style | Square |
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