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Birchwood Casey AR500 3/8" Round Targets
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SKU: WX2*0748728
Overview
Built for centerfire rifle and pistol practice, these steel targets offer a clear impact response for range sessions and personal defense drills. The bright white powder-coated finish helps keep the target visible, while the smooth, burr-free edges and double hang holes support straightforward setup. Square mounting holes are compatible with carriage bolts, which are not included. For shooters looking to build a simple steel-target array, this is a practical option for organized practice at home or on the range.
Why Hunters Choose the Birchwood Casey
3/8-inch Nm500
Steel construction for centerfire rifle
Bright White
Powder-coated finish improves target visibility
Square Mounting
Carriage bolts, not included
Double Hang
Holes support flexible range setup
Smooth, Burr-free
Edges for cleaner handling
Key Features
- 3/8-inch NM500 steel target construction
- Bright white, high-visibility powder-coated finish
- Double hang holes for mounting setup
- Square mounting holes compatible with carriage bolts, not included
- Smooth, burr-free edges
- Withstands up to 3,000 ft-lbs. of energy
Best Used For
- Centerfire rifle or pistol shooters setting up reactive practice targets at the range
- Hunters and outdoorsmen building a simple personal defense training setup
- Shooters who want multiple steel targets for varied practice drills
- Users needing high-visibility targets with straightforward carriage-bolt mounting
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Bright white high-visibility powder-coated finish |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Compatible with carriage bolts (not included) |
| Edge Detail | Smooth, burr-free edges |
| Energy Rating | Withstands up to 3,000 ft-lbs. of energy |
| Hang Holes | Double hang holes |
| Material | 3/8-inch NM500 steel |
| Mounting Holes | Square mounting holes |
| Target Type | Round targets |
| Use | Personal defense training; target practice |
Pros
- 3/8-inch NM500 steel construction for centerfire rifle and pistol use
- Bright white powder-coated finish improves target visibility
- Square mounting holes work with carriage bolts, not included
- Double hang holes support flexible range setup options
- Smooth, burr-free edges for cleaner handling
- Withstands up to 3,000 ft-lbs. of energy
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires compatible mounting hardware; carriage bolts are not included.
- Designed for centerfire rifle or pistol use, so it is not a universal target for every firearm type.
- The bright white powder-coated finish improves visibility, but it may show impact marks with repeated use.
- Rated to withstand up to 3,000 ft-lbs. of energy, so it is important to stay within that limit for safe use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Steel target stands and mounting hardware
- Paper target systems
- Reactive shooting targets
- Target backers and range accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Target stand
- Carriage bolts
- Steel target hanger
- Eye and ear protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of firearms are these targets intended for?
The product description says they are suitable for centerfire rifle or pistol use.
What mounting hardware do I need?
The targets have square mounting holes that are compatible with carriage bolts, but carriage bolts are not included.
What material are the targets made from?
The listed material is 3/8-inch NM500 steel.
How visible are the targets downrange?
They feature a bright white, high-visibility powder-coated finish.
Do the targets have any stated energy rating?
Yes. The product states that they withstand up to 3,000 ft-lbs. of energy.