turnandshoot4 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Last spring I bought 3/8 AR500 plates from an online vendor and it lasted about 2,500 rounds before I started getting cracks and pitting. The pistols don't destroy it but rifles under 100 yards do. I'd like to be able to work rifles on steel at 36 yards and farther. Are there any suggestions for quality steel that can hold up at closer ranges than 100 or 50 yards with a .223? I have two constraints: 1. I need seven pieces so cost is a consideration. 2. I store these at home and take them to my club, so weight is another issue. If this is the wrong area, please move. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sounds like the steel is too hard. You probably want something thicker, but with a lower hardness, so that it's tougher and less brittle Sent by Jedi mind control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Call or email Mike at MGM and tell him what your looking for. You get what you pay for in rifle steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 www.bluesteeltargets.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Talk to Karl at GT Targets. He has been making and selling targets for a very long time and makes some of the best ringing steel for Steel Challenge. He makes alot of targets for law enforcement, FBI, Sig academy, etc that are used for rifles and last for a long, long, time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector1999 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Second talking to Karl. He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to do business with. https://www.gttargets.com Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk Edited February 12, 2016 by inspector1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnandshoot4 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thanks for the replies! The difference between MGM and the other companies is huge. Is there really that much of a difference in the steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Karl @ GT Targets is super easy to deal with.. He makes a great product and backs it up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Dedmon Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Karl @ GT Targets. Tell him I told you to call. http://www.gttargets.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech32 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I know MGM reccomends at least 100yds for .223 rifle on their steel. (Probably to cover their butts) I have shot it at 50yds and seen minor pitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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