1/2" AR500 Modular Steel Target System | 12"x 20"

The 1/2" AR500 Modular Steel Target System pairs a 12"x20" AR500 target plate with a modular AR400 base for a portable rifle and handgun target setup. The system assembles without bolts, tools or welding and breaks down flat for storage and transport. The base uses 20" legs with vertical and angled target positions, giving you two configurations for different shooting distances and range setups. Manufactured in the United States.

The 1/2" AR500 target plate mounts to a 1/4" AR400 base using a slot-and-tab design. In the vertical position, the target is set perpendicular to the shooter with a 100-yard standard rifle minimum. The angled position directs bullet splash downward and allows .308 Win engagement at a minimum of 75 yards. The system is rated for rifles up to .300 Win Mag, with a 200-yard minimum for rifles above 3,000 fps muzzle velocity. The legs also include stake holes for added stability on soft terrain.

The VSO Gun Channel has used one of these systems for years. Watch their review here. Not sure which target thickness is right for your cartridge? Consult the Shoot Steel Cartridge Guide.

What's Included

• (1) 12"x20" target plate, 1/2" AR500
• (1) Base with 20" legs, 1/4" AR400
• Vertical and angled target slots
• Stake holes in the base legs
• Not included: Paint
• Not included: Stakes

Assembly

The target plate and base connect through a slot-and-tab system that requires no bolts, tools or welding. The components slide together for setup and break down flat when you are finished, making the system easier to store and transport between range sessions.

Choose either the vertical or angled target slot based on your shooting setup. The 20" legs include stake holes that allow the base to be secured to soft or uneven ground. HD Spikes are sold separately.

Safety and Usage

Minimum shooting distances:

• Centerfire handgun: 10 yards minimum
• Centerfire rifle, vertical position: 100 yards minimum; increase distance if pitting is observed
• Centerfire rifle, angled position with .308 Win: 75 yards minimum; increase distance if pitting is observed
• Centerfire rifle above 3,000 fps muzzle velocity: 200 yards minimum
• Maximum rated cartridge: .300 Win Mag
• Always shoot perpendicular to the target face when using the vertical position

Always use quality eye and ear protection. Inspect the target plate and base before every session. Replace any plate that shows cratering or severe pitting. Repaint regularly to track impacts and monitor surface health. No steel-core, armor-piercing or tracer ammunition.

FAQs

How does the tool-free assembly work?
The target plate and base use a slot-and-tab system that requires no bolts, tools or welding. The components slide together for range setup and break down flat for storage and transport.

What is the difference between the vertical and angled positions?
The vertical position places the target face perpendicular to the shooter and uses a 100-yard standard minimum for centerfire rifles. The angled position tilts the target to direct bullet splash downward and allows .308 Win to be used at a minimum distance of 75 yards. Increase distance if pitting is observed.

What calibers is this system rated for?
The system is rated for centerfire handguns at a minimum of 10 yards and centerfire rifles up to .300 Win Mag. The vertical rifle position has a 100-yard minimum, while .308 Win can be used at 75 yards in the angled position. Rifles above 3,000 fps muzzle velocity require a minimum distance of 200 yards.

What are the target and base made from?
The shooting plate is made from 1/2" AR500 steel. The modular base is made from 1/4" AR400 steel and uses 20" legs with both vertical and angled target slots.

Can I stake the target system to the ground?
Yes. The 20" base legs include stake holes for securing the system on soft or uneven terrain. Stakes are not included. Shoot Steel HD Spikes are available separately.

Does this target system ship painted?
No. The target and base ship unpainted. White and bright orange provide strong downrange visibility.

Is this product made in the United States?
Yes. This product is manufactured in the United States.

Do you warranty your products?
Yes. We stand behind our products.

Personal and Recreational Use

• Target plates: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of delivery
• Welds: covered for 1 year from date of delivery
• Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship

Commercial and Range Use

• All components: covered against manufacturing and material defects for 90 days from date of purchase
• Coverage includes weld integrity, materials and workmanship
• Normal wear, pitting, cratering and target face degradation are not covered

To qualify for warranty coverage, targets must be used and maintained in accordance with Shoot Steel safety and distance guidelines, including:

• No steel-core, armor-piercing or tracer ammunition
• Minimum recommended distances observed at all times
• Target mounted to Shoot Steel specifications

Shoot Steel reserves the right to request photos or inspection of any claimed item prior to approval. Misuse and abuse are not covered. Need a copy of our safety guidelines? Email us.

To start a warranty claim, contact customerservice@shootsteel.com with your order number and photos.