--- product_id: 100242359 title: "KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8\" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns" brand: "krate tactical" price: "1440.29 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/100242359-krate-tactical-ar500-steel-shooting-targets-3-8-made-in store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns **Brand:** krate tactical **Price:** 1440.29 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns by krate tactical - **How much does it cost?** 1440.29 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/100242359-krate-tactical-ar500-steel-shooting-targets-3-8-made-in) ## Best For - krate tactical enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted krate tactical brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Features - Marine Veteran Owned & Operated - KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets are designed, tested, and quality approved by U.S. Marine veterans - and we don't settle for anything less than the best. Whether your target practice is for military, law enforcement, or recreational shooting, KRATE Tactical steel targets will take a bullet for you. Every time. 100% US Made Steel - Every KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Target is produced on American soil. We take pride in being an American Company making American Products. It feels good to buy from home. In keeping with our founding principles - and in honor of service men & women - we offer a discount to all Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responder Personnel. The Last Target You'll Ever Need - This AR500 target will literally vaporize or crush bullets on impact. Is that tough enough for you? KRATE Tactical gongs & silhouettes are built to last a lifetime with proper use and care. You can invest in KRATE Tactical with confidence that these targets know how to take hit time and time again. Instant Feedback - Every Shot - Unlike traditional paper targets, KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets ring out with a satisfying *Clank* every time your bullet hits its mark. For an even more tactile response, paint your targets and see the precise point of impact for each shot. Safety Tips - For pistols, stand no closer than 10 yards when shooting. For rifles, stand no closer than 100 yards when shooting. Ensure that bullet speed at point of impact is below 3000 FPS to avoid pitting. Do not use armor piercing or steel core rounds. Never shoot steel with dimples or pits, as this can cause fragments to ricochet. Always use high quality ear & eye protection rated to withstand fragment projectiles. ## Images ![KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sJOGDUevL.jpg) ![KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71maxPS6u6L.jpg) ![KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-0Z8yTJRL.jpg) ![KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8100KvakKVL.jpg) ![KRATE Tactical AR500 Steel Shooting Targets – 3/8" – Made in The USA – Metal Silhouettes and Gongs for Shooting Range and Gun Practice with Rifles, Handguns and Shotguns - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x1fojOp6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Item Shape** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ It wasn't the performance I expected, but it did what it was supposed to do (stop bullets) *by S***K on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019* I'm going to try and provide A LOT of context for my experience with this plate. It's very important that I do that because if I just post up some pics you will likely thing they are made out of aluminum and not AR500 steel. So here's my story and the context for the pics that I posted. Please read before you make assumptions based on the pics.So friends of mine flew/drove in for a "Texas Summer Shootout 2019". All of us are either veterans or former LEO's. Myself and my SF brother, a Marine and a couple of LEO's most of us veterans of one thing or the other, experienced shooters and a couple of us very experienced shooters and trainers (weapons training). So that's the "posse".Here is the breakdown of our range day and night. We had a 9 hour day shoot and later around midnight, hit the range again for a night shoot with nods. In all, we expended approx 2,500 rounds (Breakdown of ammo type is below) The BULK of our shooting was at 75-100m. During the day we did NMQ (Navy quals) on PAPER. We also did some movement to contact/2 man team drills where we moved from 75-25m, and at 25m, we typically engaged the target with approx. 4-5 rds. (Think Mozambique) The Night shoot was a 50-25m (movement to contact/target plates again shooting while moving, so it wasn't a full mag dump or anything like that. Controlled fire using comms between two shooters, multiple targets (plates and paper)Breakdown of ammo used:55gr FMJ: 85%62gr FMJ: 10%77gr SMK: 5% (Black Hills so we didn't blast a lot of this just due to cost)220gr 300blk subs: 100rds**We did not use armor-piercing ammo. (This is very important to note)Weapons: (to understand velocity)10.3-12.5 SBR's ( 100-25m) (the majority of ammo shot through these rifles)14.5-18" SPR (100m) (maybe 500 rds through these)300BLK subs (100m)Plate usage:AR500 Silhouette: 45% (The item in this review)AR550 Gong 10": 30%AR550 Gong 8": 25% (this percentage includes paper targets)I am fully aware of the recommendations on caliber/grain and distances mentioned in the description and also in the safety statements. But this is why I give context for our shooting because we did, in fact, exceed those parameters, I will say that I have always exceeded those parameters because you should "train as you fight" and not all gunfights occur at 100 plus meters/yards.These plates did not perform as well as my gongs and for a very valid reason. AR550 is a harder steel than AR500. I'll post a pic of one of my gongs just for reference, but keep in mind it's almost 18 months old.Will I buy these plates again? I would buy these but only if I'm planning on shooting distances greater than or maybe equal to 100m. Hits did give us a very good (loud) feedback at all distances, so that was good. I don't think pockmarks/divots that you see are the fault of any manufacturing process, I believe it's due to the AR500 steel. These were well-made plates, well cut/machined. From that perspective, these are great plates, and I would also give the seller the benefit of doubt and say that in distances >= 100+ parameters, they will probably hold up well, but the fact is we shot one side of this plate out. It is INOP, unusable as is. But to highlight the fact (once again) we did not shoot within the sellers specified parameters. Also, I am not advocating shooting at distances we shot at, or distances shorter than what the seller recommends and includes in their safety briefing. My brother and I train as we fight. Or will fight, and we have learned that distance is not always greater than 100m. We were also kitted up for whatever that's worth.Again you really need to take the photos in context with how we shot. But at the same time, I wanted to give a range report on how the plates did within OUR parameters. I hope this helps someone out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Performs as Advertised, High Quality! *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019* This target has seen a ton of 22lr, as well as .308 and .223 rounds. Even from 50 yards .223 does no damage. The image I've included is a 1" group from 150 yards with 180 grain .308 Federal Soft Point. .308 leaves the tiniest little divot in this steel, you can barely feel it. It will hold up to many thousands of rounds IMO. The laser cuts are very clean. I think these targets are a good value, with clean cuts and a good heat treat / hardness. Definitely recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practice makes perfect. *by O***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018* The first time I shot steel was in the military. The clanging sound it made gave me instant gratification. We had courses set up that not only improved our accuracy but our speed as well. Pistols were always shot at 25+ yds and rifle at 100+ yds. I shot thousands of rounds through my rifle and my pistol on steel. You may find this hard to believe but I could hit a 12 inch steel target at 100 yds with my 9mm pistol. If you get steel to shoot you will not be disappointed. Yes it is more expensive but if you follow all the safety precautions and take care of your steel, it will last for many satisfying years. Never shoot armor piercing rounds on your steel if you want it to last. It will pit your steel increasing your chances of getting hit by splash back or a ricochet over time. Set up your own course with different size steel targets at different distances and test your skills. You can even set up competitions between you and your friends to see who gets bragging rights. If you are on the fence about whether it is safe to shoot steel, take a look at all the videos on YouTube. Just type "shooting steel" in the search window. And if your wondering if I was ever hit by splash back the answer is yes. Always when I was shooting my pistol at 25 yds but don't worry. It happens from time to time and was never serious. Just a small scratch with a little blood. Everyone on the range should always wear eye and ear protection. Remember to always follow the manufacturers safety precautions for the gun you are shooting!!! 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