Steel Targets

[toehanus]

I am thinking about getting a dueling tree and maybe some other type of steel targets. Anybody have suggestions on a source?

 

[UnSafe]

It's worth a search here on okshooters. There's been many threads on the subject, sources, DIY, etc.
My $0.02- the scrap yard is your friend.

 

[HiredHand]

Don't know how helpful this will be;

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/04/daniel-zimmerman/making-sense-steel-targets-part-1/

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...aking-sense-steel-targets-part-2/#more-314525

 

[Hawkman]

Nutnfancy (Popular outdoorsy Youtube channel guy) swears by Action Target. Plus you can use nutnfancy20 as a discount code (20% off, always valid). Below are Action Target's website and Nutn's review of the steel. I have no personal experience with this steel however.

http://www.actiontarget.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6fYUtmxlkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlvBg4qbMqU

 

[otis147]

http://tacstrike.com/Professional-Grade-Steel-Targets/

 

[dennishoddy]

Rangemaster Rowdy in Okc manufactures steel targets. Tell them I sent you.

 

[AKguy1985]

I want a texas star. If I had access to some scrap steel and a welder I could make one.

 

[marshrat]

Some of the scrap yards here suck, so I have been looking on eBay for targets. You can find some decent deals.

 

[dennishoddy]

Keep in mind that mild carbon steel will be good for straight walled pistol rounds at normal velocities. If your shooting full load .44 mags, they might not work well. Don't ask me how I know.

There are different grades of steel for range targets. AR400, AR500, and now AR600

The manufacturers will tell you what calibers are acceptable for each grade of steel.

AR 400 will take almost any pistol round, AR 500 will go up to center fire rifles that are less than a certain velocity and a certain grain of bullet.(don't remember), and the AR500 will take anything less than a .50BMG

 

[WessonOil]

Keep in mind that mild carbon steel will be good for straight walled pistol rounds at normal velocities. If your shooting full load .44 mags, they might not work well. Don't ask me how I know.

There are different grades of steel for range targets. AR400, AR500, and now AR600

The manufacturers will tell you what calibers are acceptable for each grade of steel.

AR 400 will take almost any pistol round, AR 500 will go up to center fire rifles that are less than a certain velocity and a certain grain of bullet.(don't remember), and the AR500 will take anything less than a .50BMG

Second this.
The firearms and ammo you're using will dictate how much money you'll need to spend.