Shooting steel plates at long range

[dave]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if an old plate of a bbq would suffice as a target for shooting at say 4-600m?

Cheers
dave

[ratshot]

Name your choice of weapon.

[dave]

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[JasonF]

I think cast iron plates would crack or shatter. Mild steel ones would bend or punch. In short, not ideal but go for it!

[wadcutter]

I think also that cast steel is no good and the bullets will just punch right through. The scrap bin at the metal recycle yard is a good place to shop. Get some scrap mild steel about 15mm thick. It will do the job and last a long time.
They should only charge you a few dollars.

If you want some harder steel AR 500 is ideal but expensive. It can take a full hit from a .338 300 grain bullet with ease as can be seen by the photo.

Great fun shooting steel!