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There's nothing quite like the ring of a solid steel hit to tell you the shot went where you wanted. The Birchwood Casey AR500 Silhouette Bear Target gives you that instant feedback in a rugged 22-inch bear profile, cut from 3/8-inch AR500 steel that's built to take a beating shot after shot. No walking downrange to check paper, no guessing. Just aim, break the shot, and listen for the ping.
AR500 is the workhorse steel of the target world for good reason. It resists deformation and pitting far better than mild steel, so a plate like this bear will outlast stacks of paper targets and keep its shape through heavy use. This one is rated to handle up to 3,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy, which covers the vast majority of common centerfire rifle cartridges like .223/5.56 and .308. The edges are precision laser-cut for a smooth, burr-free finish, which makes the plate cleaner to handle and helps it wear evenly over time.
The three mounting holes give you real flexibility, whether you're bolting it to a stand, hanging it with chain, or running it off a bracket system. A quick tip from experience: mount it with a slight downward angle, around 20 degrees, so bullet fragments deflect toward the ground instead of back at you. The bright white powder coat does double duty here, standing out against brush and dirt so you can see your hits clearly at typical practice distances.
Whether you're sighting in before hunting season or running drills for the fun of it, this bear target is the kind of thing you buy once and use for years. It's simple, durable, and endlessly satisfying to shoot.
This plate is rated for centerfire rifle and handgun use up to 3,000 ft-lbs of bullet energy, which covers popular rounds like .223/5.56, .308, and standard pistol calibers. Keep muzzle velocity under about 3,000 fps to avoid pitting the steel. Steer clear of armor-piercing, steel-core, or green-tip ammo, since penetrator rounds can damage AR500 plates.
For rifles, 100 yards is the widely accepted minimum on AR500 steel, and that distance protects both you and the target. For handguns, most folks stick to a 10 to 15 yard minimum. Distance is your friend here since it gives bullet fragments room to lose energy before they reach you.
The three-hole design lets you bolt it to a stand or hang it with chain or brackets. Angle the target roughly 20 degrees downward so bullet splatter deflects into the ground rather than bouncing back at the firing line. Carriage bolts work well since their rounded heads reduce sharp surfaces that could cause ricochets.
Yes, 3/8-inch AR500 is a common and dependable thickness for most centerfire rifle calibers within the 3,000 ft-lbs rating. It handles rounds like .223 and .308 well at proper distances. For heavy magnums like .300 Win Mag or .338 Lapua, you'd want thicker steel and much greater distances.
| UPC | 888151082874 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BC-47703 |
| Product Type | Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 19.5 |
| Style | Silhouette |
| Model |
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