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There's something about a steel silhouette that keeps you coming back to the range. Paper tells you where you hit after the fact, but this Birchwood Casey boar's head gives you instant feedback with every ping. Cut from 3/8-inch AR500 steel and shaped like a wild hog, it's a single-hole silhouette that runs about 12 inches, giving you a fun and challenging profile whether you're plinking with a pistol or stretching things out with a centerfire rifle.
AR500 is abrasion-resistant, heat-treated steel, and it's the standard for a reason. This target is rated to handle bullets carrying up to 3000 foot-pounds of energy, which covers the vast majority of handgun and rifle cartridges you'll bring to the line. The edges are precision laser-cut for a clean, burr-free perimeter, and that matters more than it sounds. A smooth edge and a flat face help keep splatter behaving predictably instead of doing anything unexpected.
The bright white powder coat isn't just for looks. It throws contrast against dirt, brush, or a backstop so you can pick up your hits fast, and when the paint wears off you can hit it with a shot of fluorescent spray and keep going. For the longest life and safest day out, hang it with a slight downward angle so fragments deflect toward the ground, and let it swing a little rather than bolting it down tight. Stick to the tried-and-true distances too: roughly 10 to 15 yards for handguns and a minimum of 100 yards for rifles keeps things safe and keeps the steel looking good.
Birchwood Casey has been building targets and shooting gear since 1948, and this boar's head fits right into their lineup of animal silhouettes. It's a solid pick for practice, sighting in, or just having a good time turning ammo into ringing steel.
It's rated for handgun, rifle, and shotgun use up to 3000 foot-pounds of bullet energy, which covers most common cartridges from pistols through centerfire rifles. Steer clear of steel-core, armor-piercing, and solid copper rounds, since those chew up steel faster than standard lead or jacketed ammo. Keeping muzzle velocity under about 3000 fps also helps the target avoid pitting over time.
For handguns, a minimum of 10 to 15 yards is the general guideline, and rifles call for at least 100 yards. Backing off protects both you and the target by giving fragments room to break up and fall harmlessly. When in doubt, add distance and always wear eye protection at the line.
This is the target only, sold as a single silhouette without a stand or bracket. It has mounting holes so you can pair it with a gong hanger, T-post mount, or a stand you already own. Hanging it at a slight downward angle so it can swing freely gives you the safest setup and the longest life out of the steel.
The powder coat is durable, but like any steel target the paint around your impact zone will eventually flake off with repeated hits. That's normal and doesn't hurt the AR500 underneath. A quick pass of white or fluorescent spray paint brings the contrast right back so you can keep spotting your shots.
| UPC | 888151083871 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BC-47720 |
| Product Type | Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 7.035 |
| Style | Silhouette |
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