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12×20 AR500 Steel Target – Heavy‑Duty Silhouette Plate (3/8″ Thick)
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12×20 AR500 Steel Target – Heavy‑Duty Silhouette Plate (3/8″ Thick)

Sale price  $99.99 Regular price  $110.00

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

  • 12×20 AR500 Silhouette Target — Heavy‑duty 3/8″ thick steel plate for long service life.

  • Silhouette Profile — Ideal for defensive training, competition drills, and accuracy work.

Hangers, hardware, and stands sold separately.


Product Specifications

  • Material — 3/8″ AR500 steel

  • Dimensions — 12″ wide × 20″ tall silhouette profile

  • Finish — Raw steel; recommended to spray paint or oil between uses

  • Compatibility — Works with quick‑release hangers, bolt‑on hangers, and 2×4 stand systems

  • Construction — Single‑hole mounting for fast, secure attachment

  • Approximate Weight — ~20 lbs


Recommended Shooting Distances & Caliber Guidelines

Caliber / Ammunition Type Minimum Distance Notes
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.


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