Marksman Metal Steel Target Shooting For Slingshot Practice Target Can Automatically Reset Shooting Target

Steel targets are shooting targets made out of hardened (martensitic) steel, and are used in firearm and airgun sports such as silhouette shooting, cowboy action shooting, practical/dynamic shooting, long range shooting and field target, as well a recreational plinking. They are popular in both training and competitions because the shooter gets instant acoustic feedback on a successful impact, and can often also visually confirm hits by seeing the bullet getting pulverized, leaving a mark on the surface paint, or moving/knocking down the target.

Hanging steel plates (colloquially called "gongs") or self-resetting steel targets also have the advantage that the shooter do not need to go forward downrange to tape the targets, making it a good option for shooting ranges that otherwise have electronic targets. Steel targets also are weatherproof, contrary to paper targets, which do not hold up in rain and wind gusts.

Target Material:

• As a safety precaution, steel targets must be made out of hardened steel, which is more resistant to plastic deformation than regular, soft steel.
• For steel targets, the steel should have a Brinell value of 500 or slightly more. Hardened steel is available in different Brinell values or thicknesses, and stainless variants are also available.
• A common trademark for hardened steel is AR500.
• Regular steel is too soft, resulting in bullets either punching through the target or making a crater whereupon subsequent bullets may bounce back toward the shooter or spectators, often with great force.
• Even thick plates quickly get holes and craters if they are made of regular steel (i.e. 10 mm or 3/8").

Thickness and Distance to the Target:

• The required thickness of the target depends on the distance intended for shooting, steel quality, caliber, bullet type, and bullet speed.
• High velocity rounds more easily penetrate steel targets, meaning that faster bullets even of relatively small calibers or diameter are more likely to punch through a target.
• Manufacturers recommends at least 1/4" thickness (6.35 mm) with 500 Brinell value for pistol shooting with common calibres such as 9 mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, with a safety distance of 10 yards (approx. 10 m).
• For rifle shooting, manufacturers recommend at least 3/8" (9.525 mm) 500 Brinell steel, and different distances according to what caliber is used.
• For calibers like .223 and .308 at least 100 yards are required for long target life.
• For larger and faster calibers such as 22-250, 30-06, 300 Win Mag or .338 Lapua 200 yards or farther is recommended.
• Nevertheless, the targets can often been shot at from much closer without any problems, provided proper angles are maintained.

Bullet Choice:

• Lead core or frangible bullets are preferred, since they are pulverized upon high-velocity impact, and the dust will then be spread out to the sides of the target.
• However, bullets with hard cores (like steel, or "bi-metal") are not pulverized and can either penetrate or ricochet, causing them to be potentially dangerous.
• Since lead isn't magnetic, competition organizers may use a magnet to check for the presence of a ferromagnetic core.
• Copper jacketed bullets work fine with steel targets, provided that
• minimal distance guidelines are followed.

Product Specification:

• Model Number: Steel shooting target
• Color: Black, Black
• Material: Metal
• Product Name: Steel Shooting Target
• Feature: Durable
• Usage: Exercise Shooting
• Type: Shooting Target Accessories
• Size: Custom Sizes
• Application: Sports Equipment

Package Include: 

• 1 x Metal Steel Target Practice - (1pcs)

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