8 inch Square

$27.72$54.37

PLATE ONLY

AR500 Steel target plate for handgun and rifle

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Description

8 inch Square Steel Targets.  AR500

  • Choose steel thickness  1/4, 3/8 or 1/2″
  • Works best with our FAIL SAFE HANGER or MINI HANGER
  • Great for rifle or pistol.

Plate only, no hardware included.

 

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Fail Safe Hanger info

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The Fail Safe Hanger is a very versatile hanger that can be used for all plate sizes 6″ and over.  This hanger was originally designed to retain plates 10 lbs and lighter that could be shot off our STANDARD HANGER by medium rifle rounds.  This hanger can mount most plates by us or others.

  • Fits all FORGED T posts
  • Fabricated from 1/4″ A36 steel
  • Capable of supporting very heavy plates.
  • Designed for plates 6″ and larger.
  • Additional T post clamp prevents hanger “walk” with smaller plates.
  • Built in wrenches for bolt and T post clamp
  • Uses a 1 1/2″ GRADE 8 carriage bolt to mount the plate
  • Stackable for multiple plates on a single T post
  • Works with most rifle and pistol calibers.  (Haven’t tested it with a 50 cal yet)

FINISH OPTIONS:

Unfinished – paint it yourself and save

Powder Coated  – High Visibility Orange

Mounting Options

  • 1 1/2″ GRADE 8 bolt w/ T post clamp
  • T post Clamp  prevents hanger “walk” with small plates and big bullets.

MINI HANGER

MINI HANGER KIT:

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Kit includes:

  • MINI HANGER (uncoated)
  • Carriage bolt/locking nut Grade 8
  • beam clamp

Features:

  • Mounts on any standard forged T Post
  • Works with 4 – 8 inch plates w/ square bolt hole.
  • Bolt and clamp wrenches built into hanger.
  • T Post clamp prevents hanger walk.
  • Plate hangs at rearward angle.
  • Works with Rim Fire, Standard handgun and light rifle.  Too much power can bend the hanger.

Grade 8 Bolt info

GRADE 8 CARRIAGE BOLTS:

Grade 8 carriage bolts are a crucial component for withstanding the immense stress forces generated when high-energy rifle rounds hit plates. These bolts have a high tensile strength of 150,000 psi, surpassing the 60,000 psi of low carbon non-grade bolts commonly found in hardware stores. While grade 8 bolts are not bulletproof and can still be penetrated, they are designed to endure hits more effectively than non-grade bolts.

One notable advantage of using carriage bolts is their low-profile heads, which significantly reduce splatter deflection. Additionally, when paired with square hole plates, carriage bolts eliminate the need for using two wrenches during installation, providing convenience and saving time.

It is important to note that grade 8 carriage bolts may not be readily available at local hardware stores, so it’s advisable to purchase them along with your order to ensure you have the appropriate hardware for your shooting targets.

Target failures can be frustrating, but using grade 8 bolts can greatly reduce the likelihood of such incidents. In a test involving non-grade hardware store carriage bolts, they lasted only about 20 rounds from a 7.62 x 39 rifle at a distance of 50 yards on a 12 x 20 silhouette plate. The failure observed was exactly what grade 8 bolts are designed to prevent, bolt head shearing off resulting in target failure.

In summary, grade 8 carriage bolts provide the necessary strength and durability to withstand the forces generated by high-energy rifle rounds hitting plates. Their use, combined with low-profile heads and compatibility with square hole plates, contributes to a safer shooting experience with reduced splatter deflection.

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