What is AR500 steel?

AR500 Steel: A specific type of high-carbon steel known for its hardness and durability. The “AR” stands for “Abrasion Resistant,” and the “500” refers to its Brinell hardness number. This makes AR500 a superior steel, especially when it comes to handling the intense impact of bullets. Why is AR500 steel important? When it comes to […]

The Truth About Steel and Steel Targets, Pt. 2

When it comes to steel targets, it is important to understand there are crucial differences in the quality of the steel used to make the targets and the design of the targets themselves. In an age where it seems everyone “knows a guy” who can make steel targets for them out of a welding shop, […]

The Truth About Steel and Steel Targets

With more and more companies and individuals manufacturing steel targets, the water has become increasingly muddy where accurate information is concerned. With technical data provided by the American Iron and Steel Institute in Washington D.C., this report is designed to cut through the recent hype and establish a basis of fact for accurate evaluation and […]

YouTube Reviewers Talk Action Target’s Rimfire Steel

More than 2,000 members of the media showed up at SHOT Show to check out the newest products in the industry. Several of them dropped by Action Target’s booth for a look at the new Rimfire Steel Targets we released on January 15th. Here’s a look at some of the reviews.