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3/8" vs. 1/2" AR500 Steel Targets: Which Thickness Do You Need?

21st Jul 2026

When comparing 3/8" vs. 1/2" AR500 steel targets, 3/8" AR500 is the best all-around thickness for most handgu …

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How Far Away Should You Shoot Steel Targets? Safe Distances by Caliber

14th Jul 2026

How far away should you shoot steel targets? For many Shoot Steel targets, standard centerfire handguns such …

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Best Steel Targets for 9mm: What Thickness and Target Style Should You Buy?

7th Jul 2026

For most shooters, the best steel targets for 9mm are 3/8" AR500 targets. They easily handle common centerfir …

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Why Buy American-Made Steel Targets? The Steel and Manufacturing Behind Shoot Steel

30th Jun 2026

American-made steel targets give shooters something imported targets often make difficult to verify: where the …

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Impact Discipline: How the Right Steel Target Improves Accuracy

23rd Jun 2026

The targets you choose have a lasting impact on your shooting performance. Practicing with the right combinat …

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Reactive vs. Static Steel Targets: How to Build the Ultimate Range

18th Jun 2026

The choice between static and reactive steel targets depends on your training objective. Static targets (like …

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AR500 vs AR550 Steel Targets: Which One Should You Actually Buy?

10th Jun 2026

The real difference in the AR500 vs AR550 debate comes down to hardness, durability, and lifespan under high- …

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