Who here shoots guns and likes/knows what AR500 is?

SouthArk370Z

Unless you have LOTS of buffer space around your range, I don't think AR500 (or any other hard substance) is a good choice for a target. Chance of ricochet is way too high. Many ranges do not allow metal targets.

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AzSpeng

I will have to humbly disagree with that 100%

Steel is actually quite safe, its the type of steel that makes it safe. You do not get ricochet's with AR500 or harder steel due to the fact the bullet breaks up on impact. This has been proven with countless hours of highspeed video I paid to have taken years ago.

There are also things like the degree of obliquity that help in preventing any possible bullet fragments coming back at the shooter at close range (under 30 feet from the target). Its extremely safe.

SouthArk370Z

My concern is not for the shooter but for those outside the range. Which is why many ranges do not allow metal targets. If every shot by every shooter was straight-on, it wouldn't be a problem but feces occurs and a ricochet results. I'm not trying to tell anyone they shouldn't shoot metal targets, just be aware of the hazards and proceed accordingly.

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MacCool

Nah. It's very safe. We routinely shoot 1/2 inch AR500 from 50 yards (sometimes less) with .223/5.56 XM193, and pistols from much closer. Eye protection is important however, as sometimes the bullet's jacket will pop back. We hang the gongs at a slight angle. Rarely an issue.