{"title":"AR500 Steel Gong Targets","description":"\u003cp\u003eRound AR500 gong targets in 1\/2″ steel, 4″ to 12″, plus 3\/4″ Big Bore gongs for .50 BMG. Painted, or Surface Rust for less — same steel, you were going to shoot the paint off anyway. Hang one on a T-post and hear every hit; the Gong Trio and Five-Gong Set ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ar500-gong-4-1-2-steel","title":"4″ Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour inches of honesty. A 4″ round gong in genuine \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2″ AR500\u003c\/strong\u003e — a precision-builder that rings loud when you earn it. Perfect for rimfire up close and centerfire rifle at distance. Deburred and made in the USA. Hanging hardware not included — pairs with our T-post target hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSurface Rust\u003c\/strong\u003e ships in the steel mill’s factory red-oxide primer and costs less. \u003cstrong\u003ePainted\u003c\/strong\u003e comes finished in white so your hits show. Same American-made 1\/2″ AR500, same shape, same rating either way. Paint or primer, the finish lasts exactly until your first shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-size-guide\"\u003eCompare every gong size, weight and price\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHangs from any standard T-post with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hangers-mounts\"\u003eT-post hangers\u003c\/a\u003e — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ways-to-hang-steel-targets\"\u003ethe best ways to hang steel targets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the “Surface Rust” name:\u003c\/strong\u003e that finish ships in the steel mill’s factory \u003cstrong\u003ered-oxide primer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the reddish-brown protective coat the plate comes with from the mill — instead of our painted finish. The finish has no effect on hardness or rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety: rated for standard lead-core ammo at safe minimum distances (handgun ~10 yd, rifle ~100 yd). No steel-core\/AP\/green-tip. Eye protection required. Use at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Targets","offers":[{"title":"Surface Rust","offer_id":67702337372269,"sku":"GONG-04-050-R","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted","offer_id":45432788680813,"sku":"GONG-04-050","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5924\/9005\/files\/wyatt-20260925-4484-studio.jpg?v=1791852138"},{"product_id":"ar500-gong-6-1-2-steel","title":"6″ Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic trainer. 6″ round gong in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2″ AR500\u003c\/strong\u003e — MOA-honest feedback for pistol work and a satisfying ring for rifle at distance. Deburred and made in the USA. Pairs with our T-post target hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSurface Rust\u003c\/strong\u003e ships in the steel mill’s factory red-oxide primer and costs less. \u003cstrong\u003ePainted\u003c\/strong\u003e comes finished in white so your hits show. Same American-made 1\/2″ AR500, same shape, same rating either way. Paint or primer, the finish lasts exactly until your first shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-size-guide\"\u003eCompare every gong size, weight and price\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHangs from any standard T-post with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hangers-mounts\"\u003eT-post hangers\u003c\/a\u003e — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ways-to-hang-steel-targets\"\u003ethe best ways to hang steel targets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the “Surface Rust” name:\u003c\/strong\u003e that finish ships in the steel mill’s factory \u003cstrong\u003ered-oxide primer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the reddish-brown protective coat the plate comes with from the mill — instead of our painted finish. The finish has no effect on hardness or rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety: rated for standard lead-core ammo at safe minimum distances (handgun ~10 yd, rifle ~100 yd). No steel-core\/AP\/green-tip. Eye protection required. Use at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Targets","offers":[{"title":"Surface Rust","offer_id":67702345760877,"sku":"GONG-06-050-R","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted","offer_id":45432788779117,"sku":"GONG-06-050","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5924\/9005\/files\/wyatt-20260925-4488-studio.jpg?v=1791852139"},{"product_id":"ar500-gong-8-1-2-steel","title":"8″ Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe do-everything gong. 8″ round in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2″ AR500\u003c\/strong\u003e — big enough to hit, loud enough to brag. Thicker than the 3\/8″ most shops sell, so it takes magnum pistol and rifle hits at safe distance for years. Deburred and made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSurface Rust\u003c\/strong\u003e ships in the steel mill’s factory red-oxide primer and costs less. \u003cstrong\u003ePainted\u003c\/strong\u003e comes finished in white so your hits show. Same American-made 1\/2″ AR500, same shape, same rating either way. Paint or primer, the finish lasts exactly until your first shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-size-guide\"\u003eCompare every gong size, weight and price\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHangs from any standard T-post with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hangers-mounts\"\u003eT-post hangers\u003c\/a\u003e — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ways-to-hang-steel-targets\"\u003ethe best ways to hang steel targets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the “Surface Rust” name:\u003c\/strong\u003e that finish ships in the steel mill’s factory \u003cstrong\u003ered-oxide primer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the reddish-brown protective coat the plate comes with from the mill — instead of our painted finish. 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Paint or primer, the finish lasts exactly until your first shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-size-guide\"\u003eCompare every gong size, weight and price\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHangs from any standard T-post with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hangers-mounts\"\u003eT-post hangers\u003c\/a\u003e — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ways-to-hang-steel-targets\"\u003ethe best ways to hang steel targets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the “Surface Rust” name:\u003c\/strong\u003e that finish ships in the steel mill’s factory \u003cstrong\u003ered-oxide primer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the reddish-brown protective coat the plate comes with from the mill — instead of our painted finish. 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