Be Ready Basics yeah for sure. It being 3/8ths really helps. 1/4 just isn’t thick enough for that speed. Speed kills plates more so than energy. I have been buying everything 1/2 inch lately. It really takes a beating
@@bereadybasics7525 AR500 steel is AR500 steel... performance depends on velocity at time of impact and to a lesser extent energy (ft-lbs) at impact. These factors in turn are function of load, bullet grain and distance.
@@wernerfoerster3666 same loads same distance. Admitted they were not rated at 50 yards. But couldn't take the same punishment. I do see what your saying tho.
So if i understood the walmart ar500 instructions correctly . it stated something like min 100 yards for rounds @ 2500fps, I think you have just proved how the plate will fail when taken with XM193 with somewhere around 3100fps. @ 50 yards
So I'm sorry, maybe I'm confused. You shot two plates at the same distance but the one from Walmart is 1/4" and the other plate is 3/8" which is much thicker, and you're surprised you shot through one plate but not the other?? That's an apples to oranges comparison if you ask me.
L. Wydotte ill go one step further with the conclusion. The 1/4" champion steel targets are more expensive then 3/8" steel targets from Jumping Targets (im sure other brands too) so dont waste your money on walmart steel.
I also never said i was surprised, however the first 300 rounds of 9mm AND 223 fired at the champion target did minimal damage. But with continued shooting it eventually gave away and was to weak to take anymore .223 shots. So if it looks like it will hold your first or second shooting trip, that may be the end of it.
for steel under 30 bucks your not happy with 300+ shots with a cal. its not rated for? for someone who doesnt have a lot of money to throw at steel it looks good to me.
I bought a small (3 or 4 inch dia.) 3/8 ar500 plate from Walmart. My XM193 55 grain rounds looked like I shot it with a BB gun. I have a short barrel though so I lose some velocity/energy.
The non-Champion WalleyWorld targets are very promising ($37). There are a few great vids torture testing those white (3/8" x 12") plates.
Still shooting the Jumping Targets brand but come time to pick up more i shall give them a try. Thanks
Xm193 at 50 yards on a 1/4 inch plate? I don’t give a damn what brand it is..... or what sticker it has on it. It’s not Holding up to that.
The Jumping target from sportsman's warehouse did and still is.
Be Ready Basics yeah for sure. It being 3/8ths really helps. 1/4 just isn’t thick enough for that speed. Speed kills plates more so than energy. I have been buying everything 1/2 inch lately. It really takes a beating
@@halfdollar86 plans after summer to set up permanent targets. Then ill get the good stuff. These were just bought on the fly. Thanks Halfdollar
*Not rated for 223 when shooting 50yds.*
It most likely is fine at 100+yds
Almost same price but not quality.
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AR500 steel is AR500 steel... performance depends on velocity at time of impact and to a lesser extent energy (ft-lbs) at impact. These factors in turn are function of load, bullet grain and distance.
@@wernerfoerster3666 same loads same distance. Admitted they were not rated at 50 yards. But couldn't take the same punishment. I do see what your saying tho.
So if i understood the walmart ar500 instructions correctly . it stated something like min 100 yards for rounds @ 2500fps, I think you have just proved how the plate will fail when taken with XM193 with somewhere around 3100fps. @ 50 yards
Amen
Good testing the jumping target help up well....Looks like you have a winner....Good vid
yea, i'm going to try another brand even tho it's great.
Mom was shooting about 35yrds with 5.56, it's still flawless!!!
So I'm sorry, maybe I'm confused. You shot two plates at the same distance but the one from Walmart is 1/4" and the other plate is 3/8" which is much thicker, and you're surprised you shot through one plate but not the other?? That's an apples to oranges comparison if you ask me.
L. Wydotte ill go one step further with the conclusion. The 1/4" champion steel targets are more expensive then 3/8" steel targets from Jumping Targets (im sure other brands too) so dont waste your money on walmart steel.
I also never said i was surprised, however the first 300 rounds of 9mm AND 223 fired at the champion target did minimal damage. But with continued shooting it eventually gave away and was to weak to take anymore .223 shots. So if it looks like it will hold your first or second shooting trip, that may be the end of it.
for steel under 30 bucks your not happy with 300+ shots with a cal. its not rated for? for someone who doesnt have a lot of money to throw at steel it looks good to me.
Good to know! Saved me from buying the Walmart steel!
GittinsGuns It states on the package that the 1/4" is not rated for magnum loads or centerfire rifle. The 3/8" however is.
I bought a small (3 or 4 inch dia.) 3/8 ar500 plate from Walmart. My XM193 55 grain rounds looked like I shot it with a BB gun. I have a short barrel though so I lose some velocity/energy.
Where is this?
SHOOTRIDELIVE 200yrd spot outside Scott's Mills. You can only hit 200 when no one else is there.