Afforadable AR500 Steel IDPA/IPSC Target

WVsig · November 11, 2014, 09:59 PM

Looking at putting up a steel target in my backyard for shooting. I am looking at a 2/3 IPDA/IPSC target. I am looking at 3/8 AR500 steel so I can shoot pistol now and maybe some .223 down the road but it will mainly be a pistol target.

I am going to hang it with a center lag bolt with a slight angle down to deflect the round to the ground. There are a few on Ebay that sell for about $70 shipped. Like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AR500-STEEL-...-/131291638133

Anyone have a better source?

burrhead · November 12, 2014, 06:54 PM

I say that's a very good price considering free shipping. Don't think you'll beat it. And yes, I have several ar500 gongs.

tobnpr · November 13, 2014, 08:29 AM

I've bought my steel from Jake:

http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/

Looks like he's a few more bucks than the Ebay seller for the same item. His is top notch, no knowledge of the Ebay seller.

WVsig · November 13, 2014, 12:50 PM

I looked at http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/. I am also considering this shop.

https://shootingtargets7.com/store/silhouette.html

His ISPC target is Approx 12" x 24" for $86 and is throwing in a free 3" gong.

Fox84 · November 15, 2014, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the ebay link. Mine will be at my house next thursday. I'll paint it white and have at it. I have many pieces of steel. This will be my largest.

mitchntx · November 20, 2014, 07:52 AM

Quote:

I've bought my steel from Jake:

http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/

Jake just opened up his annual group purchase on AR500 steel targets.

WVsig · November 20, 2014, 04:14 PM

Yeah I saw that. He has a good rep but is about 50% more than others when you include shipping.

jeepman4804 · November 25, 2014, 05:25 PM

Almost all my steel is from them (GaSteel). Good people to work with and they will give you even better prices if you buy in bulk. I have 4 of the 2/3's silhouettes, 4 - 10" gongs, 4 - 8", and 4 - 6" gongs from them. Gonna be buying a set of 2", 3", and 4" after Thanksgiving. I wish they made the mini silhouette knock-overs I use. If they did I wouldn't have to shop around so much.

WVsig · November 25, 2014, 06:50 PM

Mine arrived yesterday from Gasteel painted it and put it up today! Put a few rounds in it and love it!

November 11, 2014, 09:59 PM	#1
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Afforadable AR500 Steel IDPA/IPSC Target Looking at putting up a steel target in my backyard for shooting. I am looking at a 2/3 IPDA/IPSC target. I am looking at 3/8 AR500 steel so I can shoot pistol now and maybe some .223 down the road but it will mainly be a pistol target. I am going to hang it with a center lag bolt with a slight angle down to deflect the round to the ground. There are a few on Ebay that sell for about $70 shipped. Like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AR500-STEEL-...-/131291638133 Anyone have a better source? __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

November 12, 2014, 06:54 PM	#2
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	I say that's a very good price considering free shipping. Don't think you'll beat it. And yes, I have several ar500 gongs. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

November 13, 2014, 08:29 AM	#3
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	I've bought my steel from Jake: http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/ Looks like he's a few more bucks than the Ebay seller for the same item. His is top notch, no knowledge of the Ebay seller. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

November 13, 2014, 12:50 PM	#4
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	I looked at http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/. I am also considering this shop. https://shootingtargets7.com/store/silhouette.html His ISPC target is Approx 12" x 24" for $86 and is throwing in a free 3" gong. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

November 20, 2014, 04:14 PM	#7
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Yeah I saw that. He has a good rep but is about 50% more than others when you include shipping. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

November 15, 2014, 08:55 AM	#5
Fox84 Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Location: Chester Va Posts: 360	Thanks for the ebay link. Mine will be at my house next thursday. I'll paint it white and have at it. I have many pieces of steel. This will be my largest.

November 25, 2014, 05:25 PM	#8
jeepman4804 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2008 Posts: 216	Almost all my steel is from them (GaSteel). Good people to work with and they will give you even better prices if you buy in bulk. I have 4 of the 2/3's silhouettes, 4 - 10" gongs, 4 - 8", and 4 - 6" gongs from them. Gonna be buying a set of 2", 3", and 4" after Thanksgiving. I wish they made the mini silhouette knock-overs I use. If they did I wouldn't have to shop around so much.

November 25, 2014, 06:50 PM	#9
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Mine arrived yesterday from Gasteel painted it and put it up today! Put a few rounds in it and love it! __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle