AR500 vs AR550, what target do I need?

One of the questions we hear most from our customers is "What is the difference between AR500 and AR550 targets, and which one do I need?" In this video, we dive into that very question and line up one of our AR500 targets alongside one of our AR550 targets and share the real world results with you. We use a variety of common cartridges to compare the two types of steel to help you make a more educated decision when buying targets of your own.
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[@TheGunner11]

For those who might be wondering why that damage from the green tip is bad, it creates unsafe angles of deflection that can cause projectiles to come back at the shooter or others.

[@ShootSteelcom]

That's correct, any deformation on the face of the target can lead to safety issues! Thanks @TheGunner11 👊

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

Appreciate the real world tests... in comparing 500 to 550. Thank you.

[@shooterscott]

I appreciate you doing this demo, it’s helpful to see real life examples.

[@krispy1k]

Just today received my 2 blowout deal targets and hangers. Can't wait to get them set up.

[@Kevin.Souder]

Great video!

[@paulmartinek1716]

Thank you for the information! I appreciate you taking the time to share!

[@jhafanador69]

plate thickness??

[@Narsuitus]

I have a 1/2 inch thick 10x12 inch AR500 steel plate that I want to use as a target at 50 yards and 100 yards with my 30-06 rifle. Since I do not want to damage my target, I am considering gorilla taping a 1 1/2 inch thick 10x12 inch pine board to the face of the steel target. How much do you think the pine board will prevent damage to the steel target?

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

And neither would kill a human and likely no bruises as well. All worked very well just as I thought they would. But the heavy weight is why most will not use them and exactly why I do !

[@brucecook502]

I wonder what a 7.62x39 steel core round might do to the steel targets. Even though it's slower than the 5.56 the steel core would probably have more weight so I wonder if it would make any difference, or one of those 7.62x39 api rounds that behave like the infamous ralphus rounds(cant remember the name of them lol)

[@user-xd7hn7vo7o]

How tall are those targets?

[@StoneyAcres1926]

how thick are these plates?

[@jndriggs]

AR500 is 3/8 and AR550 is 1/2 inch

[@timmymullins6093]

Great video, was all rifle shots made at 50 yards?

[@ShootSteelcom]

Yes.

[@richardlee4438]

Is that the Tpost stands? Any promotion codes?

[@johnnyfox8142]

I always Google promo codes for the website that I'm ordering from. Almost every time I find a promo code

[@NegligentDischarged]

The camera man needs to see a doctor. Breathing into the mic is so distracting from the video.

[@TeddyBear-lb9ho]

Product number for the Tpost stand?