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Steel targets earn their keep by giving you instant feedback, and the Birchwood Casey AR500 6-inch square gong does exactly that. Every hit rings out and shows movement, so you know where your shots are landing without walking downrange to check paper. It is built from 3/8-inch AR500 steel, which is the hardened, abrasion-resistant grade most folks trust for repeated centerfire use, and it carries a rating of up to 3,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy across a wide spread of calibers.
AR500 works because of how it is heat treated. It runs a Brinell hardness in the 460 to 540 range, which lets the surface deflect projectiles instead of soaking them up. The edges here are precision laser-cut, so you get a clean, burr-free plate right out of the box. The bright white powder coat does double duty by making the target pop against dirt and brush and giving you a visible splatter mark to confirm hits from the firing line.
This gong is drilled for multiple mounting options, so you are not locked into one rig. You can hang it with chains or rubber straps off a 2×4 crossbar, run it on a bolt-through bracket, or drop it onto a dedicated gong hanger. Angling the plate slightly downward is the move most experienced steel shooters swear by, since it directs fragments toward the ground and keeps free movement on the swing.
A quick word on distance. For AR500 steel, the general rule is 10 yards minimum for standard pistol calibers and 100 yards minimum for centerfire rifle, backing up as velocity climbs. Keep muzzle velocity under roughly 3,000 fps at the target to avoid pitting, skip steel-core and armor-piercing ammo, and always wear eye protection. Follow that and a plate like this will outlast stacks of paper targets.
This 3/8-inch AR500 plate is rated for centerfire handguns and rifles and can handle up to 3,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy, which covers a wide range of common calibers. Stick to standard lead or jacketed lead ammo and avoid steel-core, armor-piercing, or solid copper rounds, since hardened projectiles can damage the plate.
For AR500 steel, the general guideline is a minimum of 10 yards for standard pistol calibers and at least 100 yards for centerfire rifle. Higher-velocity and magnum loads call for even more distance, and it is smart to keep the round below roughly 3,000 fps at the target to avoid pitting. If a bullet starts leaving marks in the steel, back up.
The plate is drilled for multiple mounting setups, so you can hang it with chains or rubber straps from a 2×4 crossbar, bolt it to a bracket, or use a dedicated gong hanger. Angling the target slightly downward helps direct fragments toward the ground and keeps the gong swinging freely on impact for better feedback.
The bright white powder coat will show splatter marks and gradually wear where rounds land, which is normal for any painted steel target. That marking is actually useful because it confirms your hits from the firing line. When it fades, a quick coat of spray paint brings the contrast right back.
| UPC | 888151081891 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SQR6-38 |
| Model | |
| Mount Type | Multiple |
| Product Type | Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 4.555 |
| Style | Square |
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