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AR 500 targets
badchris
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I have a small collection of AR500 steel plates and have a question about the rating. They are 3/8" thick and advertised to withstand up to 3200 FPS muzzle velocity at 100 yards distance.
So would these things hold up to a 22-250 leaving the barrel at ~ 4000 FPS from a distance of 180 yards? If not 180, what is a safe distance to use?
Thanks
Edit for bullet info, rifle twist rate is 1:12:
45gr JHP at 4000 FPS.
50gr JHP at 3850 FPS.
55gr HPBT at 3680 FPS.
62gr Scirocco II at 3595 FPS.
Its all factory loaded ammo, I don’t hand load for this caliber.
Edit #2. Thanks @rufe-snow @Mobuck , my primary concern is ricochet off hanging targets. I do not want to risk myself or anyone else that happens to be on the range at the time and 180 yards is the max distance I have available.
@mohawk600 , it was my understanding there would be no math (green font)
Edit 6/6/22
Well, finally tried it out. 180 yards with the 62g scirocco bullet and left a nice little crater.
So would these things hold up to a 22-250 leaving the barrel at ~ 4000 FPS from a distance of 180 yards? If not 180, what is a safe distance to use?
Thanks
Edit for bullet info, rifle twist rate is 1:12:
45gr JHP at 4000 FPS.
50gr JHP at 3850 FPS.
55gr HPBT at 3680 FPS.
62gr Scirocco II at 3595 FPS.
Its all factory loaded ammo, I don’t hand load for this caliber.
Edit #2. Thanks @rufe-snow @Mobuck , my primary concern is ricochet off hanging targets. I do not want to risk myself or anyone else that happens to be on the range at the time and 180 yards is the max distance I have available.
@mohawk600 , it was my understanding there would be no math (green font)
Edit 6/6/22
Well, finally tried it out. 180 yards with the 62g scirocco bullet and left a nice little crater.
Enemies of armed self-defense focus on the gun. They ignore the person protected with that gun.
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https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Ballistics/Term/AP/AP_Pen_Formula.htm
Using a fast twist barrel, and loading the cases with some of the G.I. 855 & 855A1 bullets, (not at 4000 FPS). Are going to effect the penetration capabilities.
Well, I don't think I'll try that again!
Just to note, I've had shrapnel return 35 yds from 30 cal bullets.