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Steel targets change the way you practice. Instead of walking downrange to check paper, you hear that instant ring the second you connect, and this Birchwood Casey turkey silhouette gives you that feedback in a fun, recognizable shape. Cut from 3/8-inch AR500 steel and finished in bright white powder coat, it's built to soak up thousands of rounds while staying easy to read from the firing line. The 12-inch turkey profile is rated to handle up to 3000 foot-pounds of bullet energy, which covers most common handgun, rifle, and shotgun loads without breaking a sweat.
AR500 is abrasion-resistant, heat-treated steel, and at 3/8-inch thick it's the sweet spot for shooters running centerfire pistols and rifles. The edges are precision laser-cut for a clean, burr-free rim, so the plate is safer to handle when you're setting up and tearing down. The single scoring hole doubles as an aiming reference and a way to register direct hits, and the bright white coat shows fresh strikes clearly so you can track your groups without squinting through a scope.
This plate is drilled for multiple mounting options, so it'll work with hanging setups, chains, or a standard target stand. For the best results and longest target life, hang it with a slight downward lean so fragments deflect toward the ground, and let it swing freely to absorb energy. Keep handguns back at least 10 yards and centerfire rifles out to 100 yards, and stick with plain lead or jacketed ammo rather than steel-core or armor-piercing rounds. Do that, and a target like this will outlast stacks of paper.
Birchwood Casey has been making shooting and gun care gear for decades, and their steel line is a go-to for folks who want a target that just works. Whether you're sighting in for turkey season, running drills, or just enjoying a lazy afternoon of plinking, this silhouette holds up and keeps things interesting.
The 3/8-inch AR500 plate is rated for up to 3000 foot-pounds of bullet energy, which covers most common handgun, centerfire rifle, and shotgun slug loads. Stick with plain lead or jacketed ammunition and steer clear of steel-core or armor-piercing rounds. Keeping rifle muzzle velocity under about 3000 fps also helps prevent pitting over time.
A good rule of thumb for AR500 steel is a minimum of 10 yards for standard handgun calibers and 100 yards for centerfire rifles. Higher-velocity magnum handgun loads should be pushed out to 25 yards or so. When you're mixing pistols and rifles in one session, set your firing line by the rifle minimum to keep everyone safe.
The plate is drilled for multiple mounting options, so it works with hanging setups, chain, or a standard target stand. For the best target life and safety, hang it with a slight downward lean so fragments deflect toward the ground, and let it swing freely to absorb impact energy. Always wear eye protection when shooting steel.
Steel gives you instant audible and visual feedback the moment you connect, so you're not constantly walking downrange to check paper. That immediate ring makes it ideal for running drills, transitions, and sighting-in work. A single AR500 plate like this one also outlasts stacks of paper targets, which makes it a solid long-term addition to any range setup.
| UPC | 888151082959 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BC-47708 |
| Product Type | Steel |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 12.0 |
| Style | Silhouette |
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