Nicky Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi to you all, How thick does a steel plate have to be? The size is 4"/4" square, and will be set at 200 and 300 yards , the rifle is in 223 calibre and shooting Vmax 40 and 69 scenar bullets, in prone position. The back stop is made up of sand, clay, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 If it's not hardox or similair, it'll get wrecked quickly. Hot rolled steel isn't too bad, but I've seen a 308 go through 1/2" of it at 100 yds ish. Buy yourself a proper ar500/400 plate, pay once. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivehole Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi mate b h targets (see the adverts) are great but at that distance 10mm mild steel does work but will not last as long but is cheap to get hold off (try being a skip rat at an fabricators) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaken Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Until you have shot mild steel for yourself, there is no way to describe the energy of a centerfire round. Have fun, stay safe and send pictures of your bits of mild steel when they are riddled with holes! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bruce Hutton all the way very helpful had a few targets of him, well ordered four more two days ago! Order quarter past five arrived next day! That's the kind of service you need in this country. Top class and highly recommended. CZV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Bruce for targets top notch Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 +1 for Bruce Hutton's-the right steel and next day delivery. Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 You might find this interesting Mild Steel vs. AR500: http://youtu.be/_c9G4hJv9qM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 You might find this interesting Mild Steel vs. AR500: http://youtu.be/_c9G4hJv9qM Yep. Good video. Shows the difference, and dangers of using mild steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Bran new in that picture, had a few rounds at them now and still no dents, but I keep trying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRb Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Mild steel is ok.... ....for rimfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PESCA Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 This the effect that a .243 65grain Vmax had on 8mm mild steel at 180 yards. More than a little scary. This is the entry side. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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