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Choosing a Target

When choosing a Blue Steel Target, it’s important to consider the type of gun you’ll be shooting, the ammunition and the purpose of the target.

Steel Target Thickness:

  • ¼” AR500: Designed for centerfire handguns, up to .45 ACP.
    Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .380 .38, 9mm, .40, 45.
    Rifle calibers .17 hmr, .22lr, .22 mag   Shotgun gauge .410 with slug or buckshot.

  • 3/8” AR500: For magnum handguns and rifles up to .308 caliber.
    Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .38 .380, 9mm, .357, .40, .44, .45, .454 and .50
    Rifle calibers .22lr, .22 mag, .17 hmr, .22-250, .223, 7.62x39, .243, .270, .30-06, 308.
    Shotgun gauge .410, 20 and 16.
    Ideal for heavy handgun use, shooting ranges and tactical training.

  • ½” AR500: For everyday rugged rifle use, including .300 Mag, .338 Lupua, and .50 BMG.
    Includes pistol calibers .22, .25, .32, .38 .380, 9mm, .357, .40, .44, .45, .454 and .50
    Rifle calibers .22lr, .22 mag, .22-250, .223, 7.62x39, .243, .270, .30-06, 7mm, .300, .338, .50cal
    Shotgun gauge .410, 20, 16 and 12.

Gong Target or Static Target?

Gong steel targets are great for rifles and magnum handguns. They are designed to withstand heavy use, and yet are convenient and portable.

Static steel targets are ideal for most handguns. They swing less than gong targets, enabling quicker subsequent shots. Plus, they’re easy to set up—simply hang with a ½” bolt, or use a shepherd’s hook, available at any hardware store. You can also use static steel targets with non magnum rifles.

Ammunition for Steel Targets

For safety, do not use steel core, steel jacket, steel shot, bimetal, armor piercing or tracer ammunition when shooting any steel target.

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Product Types

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Product Types

  • 3/8" AR500 Gongs
  • 1/2" AR500 Gongs
  • Long Range
  • Poppers
  • Texas Star
  • Plate Racks
  • Target Packages
  • Steel Challenge
  • Knock Over Targets
  • 3/8" AR500 Static Targets
  • 1/2" AR500 Static Targets
  • Tactical Targets
  • Stands & Caps
  • Accessories & Parts
  • Sale Items

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We build superior AR500 targets that last Blue Steel Targets manufactures AR500 steel targets in the Pacific Northwest, where the outdoors is an integral part of everyday life. Our co-founders, Chris Sankey and Jerod Priebe, s...

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