7.62x39 steel core on AR500?

[xopher]

I recently picked up a set of AR500 gongs for plinking. From my research, I discovered velocity had a greater impact on wear than bullet composition. That being said, I'm still somewhat skeptical about steel on steel contact.

Has anyone tried steel core surplus on AR500?

 

[Chargerguy]

I do it all the time. My AR500 plates are hanging and free to swing. Never any issues with steel core 7.62x39 surplus. At 100 yards it'll take the paint off my 3/8" plates and barely leave a mark, but generally my 100 yard plates are 1/2". I wasn't thinking when I put a .204 39 grain BlitzKing into the plate from about 120 yards. It made an indent. Worst mark on the plate so far. The impact velocity was too high, good thing it was a varmint bullet.

 

[supernova]

My 3/8" AR500 doesn't have a mark on it from steel core X39

 

[CRAZYLOCH]

Good to know!

 

[ShawnC6]

Ar500 is high carbon quench and tempered steel. Actually abrasion / impact resistant

Steel core ammo that's not AP is mild / soft low carbon non heat treated steel.

 

[Smcx]

Danger from a ricochet?

 

[ShawnC6]

I wouldn't worry too much about mild steel ricocheting but it's always possible, just angle it down a little so it hits the ground.

 

[Chargerguy]

Danger from a ricochet?

If they're hanging and free to swing it's safe.

Angled down is the next best option.

 

[xopher]

That's good to hear. I've been hearing 223 needs to be position ~150 yards due to the velocity.

 

[Gain]

Surplus 7.62x39 doesn't even leave a single mark on my plate. 7.62x54r steel core doesn't either.

 

[xopher]

Surplus 7.62x39 doesn't even leave a single mark on my plate. 7.62x54r steel core doesn't either.

Whats the distance on the plate?

 

[tdod101]

What about hollow point in .223 ?

 

[Outwest1213]

What about hollow point in .223 ?

Just chips the paint at 100yards, no damage

 

[CanadianBaconPancakes]

Glad to see this convo after my last self healing target was destroyed by my SKS and FMJ . Time to find some AR500!

 

[Gain]

Whats the distance on the plate?

Anywhere from 100 to 200 yards.

 

[ShawnC6]

http://youtu.be/d2TBoP9Aoow

There is 90 green tip 5.56 at a AR500 plate

It does eventually take its tole.

 

[CV32]

I wasn't thinking when I put a .204 39 grain BlitzKing into the plate from about 120 yards. It made an indent. Worst mark on the plate so far. The impact velocity was too high, good thing it was a varmint bullet.

Yeah, 204 will zip through mild steel like it was warm butter.

 

[FraserValleyTargets]

I sell ar500 targets. Check em out.

 

[Rick911]

I sell ar500 targets. Check em out.

 

[Suther]

I have read that you want to keep import velocity under 3000fps. As long a you do that you should be good to go. So i can see why a 204 or 223 can do some damage at closer ranges.