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There's nothing quite like the ring of steel to tell you your shot landed. The Champion Impact Steel Gong Target is a 15-inch round plate cut from 3/8-inch AR500 steel, sized big enough for easy hits at distance but still fun to work at speed up close. That hardened steel is the whole point here. It shrugs off round after round, letting you spend a range day chasing that PING instead of stapling up fresh paper every few minutes.
The plate is laser cut for clean, strong edges and comes painted and ready to shoot right out of the box. It's rated for centerfire rifle and pistol, so whether you're running an AR, a bolt gun, or a handgun, this gong can take the abuse. Because it's a solid piece with no welds, it holds up well over the long haul, and the big 15-inch face makes it a great choice for load development, positional practice, or just letting newer shooters build confidence with an easy target to connect on.
Champion cut square holes sized for 1/2-inch carriage bolts, which is the setup most target folks prefer. The smooth carriage bolt head faces the shooter and helps cut down on ricochet, and it lets you mount everything with a single wrench. You can hang it from chains or straps for free movement, or bolt it to a stand. Letting it swing a little actually extends the life of the plate since it bleeds off energy on each hit.
For safe shooting, keep pistols at least 10 to 15 yards back and rifles at 100 yards or more, and give the target a slight forward lean so fragments deflect toward the ground. Stick with standard centerfire loads, skip the armor-piercing, steel core, and shot, and this gong will give you years of range time. Made in the USA.
The 3/8-inch AR500 plate is rated for both centerfire rifle and pistol, so it handles common calibers like 9mm, .45 ACP, .223/5.56, and standard centerfire rifle rounds with no trouble. Steer clear of armor-piercing, steel core, birdshot, and buckshot, since those can damage the steel or create safety issues. For very large magnum cartridges, thicker steel and greater distance are the smarter call.
General guidance is a minimum of 10 to 15 yards for pistol calibers and at least 100 yards for centerfire rifles, keeping rifle muzzle velocity under about 3,000 fps. Distance protects both you and the target, since impacts too close can pit the steel and increase ricochet risk. Always wear eye and ear protection and inspect the target before each session.
It's cut with square holes sized for 1/2-inch carriage bolts, which is the standard for steel targets. You can hang it from chains or straps so it swings freely, or bolt it to a target stand. The smooth carriage bolt head faces the shooter to help reduce ricochet, and letting the target move a bit on impact helps it last longer.
Yes, it arrives laser cut and painted, so it's ready to go the moment you get it mounted. Over time the paint will wear off where rounds land, which is normal and actually makes your hits easy to spot. A quick coat of white or fluorescent spray paint refreshes the face whenever you want cleaner feedback.
| UPC | 076683002242 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 44913C |
| Shipping Weight | 20.27 |
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