12×20 AR500 Steel Target – Heavy‑Duty Silhouette Plate (3/8″ Thick)
The 12×20 AR500 Steel Target – Heavy‑Duty Silhouette Plate (3/8″ Thick) is a rugged, high‑performance steel target built for shooters who demand durability, clean feedback, and long service life. Cut from true 3/8″ AR500 steel, this silhouette plate delivers reliable impact resistance for pistols, carbines, and rifle calibers, making it a staple for training, competition prep, and range days.
The 12×20 silhouette profile provides a familiar, versatile target shape ideal for defensive drills, accuracy work, and timed stages. AR500 steel produces crisp audible feedback and withstands repeated impacts without warping, giving you a consistent training experience every time you hit the range.
This plate is compatible with quick‑release hangers, traditional bolt‑on hangers, and 2×4 stand systems, making it easy to integrate into any existing setup. Whether you’re building a backyard range or outfitting a full training bay, this silhouette target is ready for hard use and fast reps.
What’s Included
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12×20 AR500 Silhouette Target — Heavy‑duty 3/8″ thick steel plate for long service life.
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Silhouette Profile — Ideal for defensive training, competition drills, and accuracy work.
Hangers, hardware, and stands sold separately.
Product Specifications
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Material — 3/8″ AR500 steel
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Dimensions — 12″ wide × 20″ tall silhouette profile
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Finish — Raw steel; recommended to spray paint or oil between uses
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Compatibility — Works with quick‑release hangers, bolt‑on hangers, and 2×4 stand systems
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Construction — Single‑hole mounting for fast, secure attachment
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Approximate Weight — ~20 lbs
Recommended Shooting Distances & Caliber Guidelines
| Caliber / Ammunition Type | Minimum Distance | Notes |
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| Handgun Calibers (9mm, .40, .45, etc.) | 10 yards | Safe for all standard pistol rounds; produces clean audible feedback. |
| Magnum Handgun Calibers (.357, .44 Mag) | 15 yards | Heavier energy; maintain extra distance to reduce pitting risk. |
| Intermediate Rifle Calibers (5.56/.223, 7.62×39) | 50 yards | Ideal for 3/8″ AR500; avoid steel‑core or penetrator rounds. |
| Full‑Power Rifle Calibers (.308, 6.5CM, .30‑06) | 100 yards | Safe at distance with standard FMJ ammo; no AP or steel‑core. |
| High‑Velocity / Magnum Rifle (.300 Win Mag, 7mm Mag) | 150+ yards | Extreme velocity can damage steel; increase distance accordingly. |
| Shotgun Slugs | 50 yards | Slugs impact hard; maintain distance to prevent deformation. |
| Shotgun Buckshot | 25 yards | Pellets may ricochet unpredictably; use caution. |