Description
There's something satisfying about the crack of a solid hit on steel, and the Birchwood Casey AR500 Coyote Silhouette delivers that ping over and over. Cut from 3/8 inch AR500 hardened steel, this coyote-shaped plate is built to take a beating from centerfire handguns and rifles without folding, cratering, or losing its shape. The wide, low-slung coyote profile gives you a realistic aiming picture that's a nice change of pace from a plain round gong, whether you're plinking for fun or dialing in for the season.
What Makes This Coyote Target Hold Up
AR500 steel earns its reputation. It carries a Brinell hardness in the 460 to 540 range, which means bullets deflect off the face instead of digging in. This plate is rated to handle up to 3000 foot-pounds of bullet energy, so it stands up to high-volume range days that would chew through cheaper steel. The edges are precision laser-cut for a clean, burr-free perimeter, and the whole thing arrives ready to hang and shoot.
Setting Up the AR500 Coyote Silhouette
The three-hole pattern is the real convenience here. It gives you multiple mounting options, so you can bolt it to a stand, chain it, or hang it however your setup calls for. Angling the plate slightly downward is always smart with steel, since it helps send fragments toward the ground. For safe distances, stick to at least 10 yards with standard handgun calibers and 100 yards or more with centerfire rifles. Keep velocities reasonable to avoid pitting the face over time, and always wear eye protection when you're running steel.
Why Steel Beats Paper for Practice
Instant feedback is the whole point. You hear the hit, you see the splatter mark on that bright white powder coat, and you keep shooting without walking downrange to check a paper target. Made in the USA by a company that's been in the target game for decades, this coyote silhouette is a buy-it-once addition to any range bag or backyard setup.
Key Specifications
- Material: AR500 Hardened Steel
- Thickness: 3/8 inch
- Style: Coyote Silhouette
- Finish: Bright White Powder Coat
- Max Bullet Energy: Up to 3000 ft-lbs
- Mounting: Three-Hole Pattern, Multiple Options
- Edge: Precision Laser-Cut, Burr-Free
- Product Type: Steel
- Quantity: 1
- Origin: Made in the USA
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Manufacturer Part Number: 47711
- Model: AR500 Gong
- UPC: 888151083055
- Shipping Weight: 14.688 lbs
What’s Included
- Birchwood Casey AR500 Coyote Silhouette Target (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers can I shoot at the AR500 coyote silhouette target?
This 3/8 inch AR500 plate is rated for centerfire handguns and rifles up to 3000 foot-pounds of bullet energy. Stick with standard lead or jacketed ammunition and avoid armor-piercing, steel core, or green-tip rounds, since penetrator ammo can damage the face. Keeping bullet velocity reasonable also helps prevent pitting over the long haul.
How far away should I set up the coyote target?
For standard handgun calibers, keep a minimum distance of 10 yards, and bump that up to 15 to 25 yards for high-velocity or magnum loads. With centerfire rifles, 100 yards or more is the general starting point. Angling the plate slightly downward helps direct fragments into the ground for a safer session.
How do I hang the Birchwood Casey coyote silhouette?
The target uses a three-hole pattern that gives you multiple mounting options. You can bolt it to a target stand, hang it with chain or bracket hardware, or set it up however your range allows. Mounting hardware and a stand are not included, so you'll want to grab those separately if you don't already have a setup.
Will this steel target rust if I leave it outside?
The bright white powder coat helps protect the steel and keeps hits easy to see, but like any steel target, long-term exposure to moisture can eventually lead to surface rust. Storing it somewhere dry between range days extends its life. A little surface wear is normal and doesn't affect how it performs.





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