AR 500 targets - Page 3

Jordan Smith · #61 02-06-2013, 09:23 PM

If you angle them down, then ricochets go down into the ground. But unless you're using a solid, any lead/copper bullets that I've used completely disintegrate when they hit these plates, so the shrapnel goes completely outward, parallel to the plate.

RatFink · #62 02-06-2013, 11:28 PM

Hmm, I was thinking that a 12" target would be knocked around a fair bit and actually deflect shrapnel down, but I see they weigh around 12lbs so I don't see a .308 swinging that very much.

bushlover · #63 02-07-2013, 05:04 AM

I will take a 10" square target 1/2" thick pls. PM sent for contact/payment info.

Jordan Smith · #64 02-07-2013, 10:41 AM

RatFink,

They definitely swing a bit, but I guess you'll have to try it to really see what I'm talking about. Shrapnel from the AR500 targets is far less significant and dangerous than from mild steel, IME.

One time I hung an AR500 target in a tree, and I was a little surprised to see shrapnel bite in the tree branches all around the circumference of the plate, from where the bullets splattered and the bits went flying radially. If you hang the plate with bailing twine or string, your target will fall to the ground at every shot before the shrapnel bits cut through the twine every time. We're talking about tiny little bits of shrapnel, maybe the size of the head of a pin.

Jordan Smith · #65 02-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Guys,

The Group Buy will run for 3 more days, and then the final order will be placed based on deposits received.

RatFink · #66 02-07-2013, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the explanation! I've been watching videos on youtube of guys shooting these targets in relative safety but I wanted to see what your guys' experience was in real life.

I'm in talks with some friends to see if they want to get in with me on a target or two.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Smith

RatFink,

They definitely swing a bit, but I guess you'll have to try it to really see what I'm talking about. Shrapnel from the AR500 targets is far less significant and dangerous than from mild steel, IME.

One time I hung an AR500 target in a tree, and I was a little surprised to see shrapnel bite in the tree branches all around the circumference of the plate, from where the bullets splattered and the bits went flying radially. If you hang the plate with bailing twine or string, your target will fall to the ground at every shot before the shrapnel bits cut through the twine every time. We're talking about tiny little bits of shrapnel, maybe the size of the head of a pin.

Jordan Smith · #67 02-08-2013, 11:32 AM

2 more days to get your deposits in, guys!

Lefty-Canuck · #68 02-10-2013, 02:35 PM

Bump.

To the folks who PM'd me about picking up targets I will piggy back communication onto this thread who needs me to pick up the targets and also with Jordan's help (he will say yay or nay) I will only be transporting targets that are Paid in full at the time I do the pickup.

I am offering this transport service only between Calgary and Edmonton and will do drop off in 2 locations...WSS parking lot and Cabelas parking lot. Only catch is the pick up will have to coincide with one of my business trips....hopefully I won't have to make people wait too long!

If anyone else needs me to pick up their steel please reply to this thread only....I have to go through my PM box as it is almost full

Oh and I do not want nor expect any payment.

LC

Jordan Smith · #69 02-10-2013, 03:01 PM

Thanks, Lefty. That's a mighty generous offer for our Edmonton boys (and girls).

The GB will end tomorrow at 11:59pm, everyone. All orders and deposits need to be in by then.

schleprock · #70 02-10-2013, 03:15 PM

PM sent.

toomanyhobbies · #71 02-10-2013, 09:36 PM

I'd like four of the 8" x 3/8" rounds - with mounting holes ...

Are you cutting them with a mounting tab / ears or just holes in the plates?

Eric

jetta5678 · #72 02-10-2013, 10:36 PM

Please put me down for;
one ; 8" circle - 3/8" - $40 each,
one ;12" square - 3/8" - $62 each

Thanks

PM Sent

Jordan Smith · #73 02-11-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanyhobbies

I'd like four of the 8" x 3/8" rounds - with mounting holes ...

Are you cutting them with a mounting tab / ears or just holes in the plates?

Eric

Just holes in the plate.

Jordan Smith · #74 02-11-2013, 12:15 AM

Everybody who has posted orders so far has been placed on the list.

K.J.P · #75 02-11-2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Smith

Everybody who has posted orders so far has been placed on the list.

Perhaps you could post a break down of who is buying what to make sure you got all the orders?

Cheers!

toomanyhobbies · #76 02-11-2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Smith

Everybody who has posted orders so far has been placed on the list.

Sorry if I'm blind, didn't see where to send (EFT?) a deposit?

Lefty-Canuck · #77 02-11-2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanyhobbies

Sorry if I'm blind, didn't see where to send (EFT?) a deposit?

PM Jordan Smith and he will give you the details on where to send funds.

LC

Jordan Smith · #78 02-11-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanyhobbies

Sorry if I'm blind, didn't see where to send (EFT?) a deposit?

PM sent

Jordan Smith · #79 02-11-2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.J.P

Perhaps you could post a break down of who is buying what to make sure you got all the orders?

Cheers!

I'll post a final list after all the orders and deposits are in tonight.

Jordan Smith · #80 02-11-2013, 08:41 PM

Last call, guys!

toomanyhobbies · #81 02-11-2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks. EMT sent.

johnnyc14 · #82 02-12-2013, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Bump.

To the folks who PM'd me about picking up targets I will piggy back communication onto this thread who needs me to pick up the targets and also with Jordan's help (he will say yay or nay) I will only be transporting targets that are Paid in full at the time I do the pickup.

I am offering this transport service only between Calgary and Edmonton and will do drop off in 2 locations...WSS parking lot and Cabelas parking lot. Only catch is the pick up will have to coincide with one of my business trips....hopefully I won't have to make people wait too long!

If anyone else needs me to pick up their steel please reply to this thread only....I have to go through my PM box as it is almost full

Oh and I do not want nor expect any payment.

LC

I'd like to take advantage of your generous offer LC. I ordered 1 of the 12" circles and I live in St. Albert, I'd be happy tp meet at either WSS or Cabelas. Thanks to Jordan and LC for taking this on!

Jordan Smith · #83 02-12-2013, 09:29 PM

Here's the final list of guys that are on the list. Let me know if you're not on here and you want to be. The steel cutting is beginning on Thursday.

Ranchhand
Stinky Coyote
gopher
Wrongside
Sask/AB hunter
depopulator
Robmcleod82
blueoval56
aulrich
justsomeguy
mudkid
Lefty Canuck
I-R-Huntin
cornuteo
TangoKilo
stuckeyman
willlywebb
tchardy1972
canuckistanian
K.J.P
vtecngsr
doo_7402
Pinhead
wrathchild
greasycheeks
HJMew
rena0040
bushlover
Chargerguy
schleprock
johnnyc14
jetta5678
toomanyhobbies

K.J.P · #84 02-20-2013, 09:47 AM

Any updates?

Jordan Smith · #85 02-20-2013, 06:50 PM

Hey guys,

I've been getting tons of PM's asking about the targets, so I thought I'd quickly throw up a post with an update.

The cutting process has begun on the targets, but it takes a little while to cut and finish 120 of these things. I expect that they'll be finished within a week.

I will keep this thread updated with new info as it becomes available.

Lefty-Canuck · #86 02-20-2013, 07:24 PM

Thanks Jordan

For those who need targets brought up to Edmonton please post in this thread with your number of targets ordered....then I know of I need my truck or if the SUV will do

NOTE: before I will take any targets from Calgary North they MUST be paid in full no exceptions!

I will make deliveries to 2 locations, WSS South and Cabelas. Hopefully that works for folks....what do you expect for a free service

LC

Pinhead · #87 02-20-2013, 11:26 PM

Really appreciate your help LC. Looking forward to meeting you as well. May need to pick your brain on the 260 Rem, having just invested in one.

I have 2 plates on order: an 8" and a 10".

Let me know if I can be any other help. If you are driving down and back on the same day and need someone to jaw with let me know.

Thanks,
Dan

cornuteo · #88 02-21-2013, 05:09 PM

Yaq ditto from me as well LC. I bet your tired of my continous post's to pick up. 2 x 10 " As well as 2 x 12". Will contact you when I get back from Mexico.
Thanks again Cornuteo

Lefty-Canuck · #89 02-21-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornuteo

Yaq ditto from me as well LC. I bet your tired of my continous post's to pick up. 2 x 10 " As well as 2 x 12". Will contact you when I get back from Mexico.
Thanks again Cornuteo

No not at all! I will hold onto them till you get back...

So far from PM and messages I am picking up for:
Cornteo
Pinhead
Depopulator

If I missed anyone or someone else needs me to pick up reply to this thread.

LC

toomanyhobbies · #90 02-21-2013, 08:01 PM

Off topic - thinking about this caliber myself ... do I want a 260 or a magnum? Long range shooting, minimal hunting, got a light 308 for that. Will have to research the archives some more but fresh feedback is always good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhead

Really appreciate your help LC. Looking forward to meeting you as well. May need to pick your brain on the 260 Rem, having just invested in one.