Starter Bundle – 33% IPSC + Hanger
Specs
- In the box
- 1 × IPSC 33% silhouette (painted)
1 × T-post hanger with chain + bolt kit - Target steel
- 1/2″ AR500, mill certified
- Weight
- 8.1 lb
- Rated for
- Pistol at 10 yd+, rifle at 100 yd+ (lead-core ammo only)
Everything you need for your first steel setup: our 6″×10″ 33% IPSC silhouette plus a T-post hanger — pound in a post, drop on the hanger, start ringing. Save $7 vs buying separately. Targets in 1/2″ AR500, made in the USA.
Safety: 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.
Questions & answers
What's in the box?
1 × IPSC 33% silhouette (painted); 1 × T-post hanger with chain + bolt kit, about 8.1 lb in all. Every target is 1/2″ mill-certified AR500 steel.
How far away should I stand when shooting it?
With standard lead-core ammo on undamaged 1/2″ AR500: at least 10 yards for standard pistol (9mm, .40, .45), 15 yards for magnum pistol and pistol-caliber carbines, 25 yards for .22 LR rimfire and birdshot, and 100 yards for centerfire rifle (5.56, .308, etc.) and shotgun slugs. Increase distance for magnum calibers and when the plate shows wear.
Can I shoot rifles at it?
Yes. 1/2″ AR500 is built for centerfire rifle such as 5.56/.223 and .308 at 100 yards or more, and it handles magnum pistol at safe distance. It is not rated for .50 BMG, .416 Barrett or .408 CheyTac; those need our 3/4″ Big Bore Series.
What ammo should I never shoot at it?
Never steel-core, armor-piercing, bi-metal jacket, incendiary or green-tip (M855/SS109) ammunition. These damage the plate and can ricochet whole instead of breaking up. Run a magnet over surplus ammo first: anything magnetic stays off steel.
How do I set it up?
Pick a spot with a proper backstop, at least the minimum distance for your caliber, and no rocks at the target's feet. Drive a standard farm-store T-post 18 to 24 inches deep, drop the included hanger over the top, then bolt the target to the chain through its mounting hole. It takes about five minutes, and the target swings freely with a slight forward lean that sends spatter into the dirt.
Does the paint make a difference?
Not to performance. Paint lasts until the first shot. Our Surface Rust line is the same mill-certified AR500 in the mill's factory red-oxide primer instead of paint, for less; the finish has no effect on hardness or rating.
When should I retire it?
Inspect it before every session. Retire any plate with craters, pitting or deep gouges, or one that has been hit with the wrong ammo even once: damaged steel deflects unpredictably.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes. Every target starts as American mill-certified AR500 plate and is deburred by hand and finished in an American fab shop.
How much is shipping?
A flat $12.95 per order in the lower 48 states, and free on orders of $99 or more. Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territory orders ship at the rate shown at checkout. We ship only within the United States.
Can I return it?
Unused, unfired targets can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund of the purchase price; you pay return shipping. Targets that have been shot can't be returned. If your order arrives damaged, email photos within 48 hours of delivery and we'll replace or refund it.
Full rules on our steel target safety page. Shooting steel is inherently dangerous; use at your own risk.