Target Plates for shooting .22 to 7.62x39

[spistols]

I want to build a target setup for shooting from 5 yards to 30 yards. I have no clue what type of plates will work for shooting everything from .22 to .45 to 5.56 to 7.62x39? I know some plates can handle rifle calibers and others won't. I am sure I can research the crap out of it and eventually figure it out, but feel more comfortable from the feedback from the ODT.

Thanks for any information.

 

[RiverBend]

std cold steel or stainless less that 3/4 thick won't handle it, been there done that, even std steel would pit like shooting in mud.

 

[Allsmiles]

5.56 is the issue for making dimples due to speed and Making plates dangerous. I wouldn't shoot a rifle at anything lower than 100 yards either. I'm sure someone with more experience will chime in shortly.

 

[spistols]

What brands/markings should I look for and where is best to buy?

 

[Allsmiles]

Ar500 will pit with 223 at 100 yards. Brother has proved that several times with my plates and made them worthless.

 

[RiverBend]

Armoloy and the like, a 3/8 plate will handle 556 just fine. many on the market to select from.
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[Gingerbeard Man]

I've had the same AR500 torso steel plates on my range for two years now. The only time I've had any issues is when someone had a mag of steel core.

Standard lead ball ammo won't do anything to the plates. I've been as close as 10 yards.

 

[aFarewellToKings]

What brands/markings should I look for and where is best to buy?

Look on Amazon for AR500 or AR550. I think 3/4" thick is recommended for rifles.

 

[alex4922]

Yeah, steel core vs any kind of plates will do a good simulation of a frag.

 

[John5757]

Here is a good site https://shootingtargets7.com/pages/target-selection