San Diego - AR500 Steel-Target Vendors?

[Rorge Retson]

Wondering if there is anyone local here who sells steel targets...

[sdfire]

Industrial metal supply in Kearney Mesa . Decent prices , and they have been supportive of pro 2nd events .

[PCIII]

I believe Metal Amore or Escondido Metal Supply in North County makes targets

[Bete Noire]

Escondido metals does have pre-made head and full torso silhouette targets. I believe they are both 3/8" AR500. They don't have any mounting/stand system with them, so you'll have to fab your own. There is a water jet company nearby that I have used to put 1/2" carriage bolt holes in the corners. Just weld up an "H" base or build a wood A frame to hang it on. I think the torso sized are selling for $140.


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[Rorge Retson]

Originally Posted by sdfire

Industrial metal supply in Kearney Mesa . Decent prices , and they have been supportive of pro 2nd events .

Talked with these guys. They have 3/8" and 1/2" thicknesses AR500 in 4", 6", 8" and 10" rounds.

They also have an 18" x 26" silhouette.

Any reason to go with 1/2" over 3/8", seeing as they are both AR500?

[L84CABO]

Originally Posted by Rorge Retson

Any reason to go with 1/2" over 3/8", seeing as they are both AR500?

Perhaps longevity. The 1/2" would likely have a longer life but you'll get plenty of life out of the 3/8". The exception here is if you intend to shoot something like 50 BMG at it. You should definitely get the 1/2" for a big rifle caliber like that.

[Rorge Retson]

Okay, got a swingin' deal - 7 targets for about $80, one of which was 1/2".

Was not expecting them to be so dirty. Should I just blow the dust off them and spray with Rustoleum, or do I need to do any other prep?

[ogarcia_02]

I wiped mine with some rubbing alcohol then sprayed with cheap hi viz paint

[Meccasda9]

Originally Posted by Rorge Retson

Okay, got a swingin' deal - 7 targets for about $80, one of which was 1/2".

Was not expecting them to be so dirty. Should I just blow the dust off them and spray with Rustoleum, or do I need to do any other prep?

Which 7 targets did you get. I paint mine with rustoleum white primer

[Rorge Retson]

I got 6 x 3/8" gongs in different diameters, then another one in 1/2".

Red, yellow, and black Rustoleum colors for me.

[baranski]

Originally Posted by Rorge Retson

Okay, got a swingin' deal - 7 targets for about $80, one of which was 1/2".

Was not expecting them to be so dirty. Should I just blow the dust off them and spray with Rustoleum, or do I need to do any other prep?

Is that with a bracket?

Where did you get this deal?

[Cheep]

I second that, where did you get them???

[Rorge Retson]

Originally Posted by baranski

Is that with a bracket?

Where did you get this deal?

Originally Posted by Cheep

I second that, where did you get them???

https://www.industrialmetalsupply.co...an-Diego-Metal

They have a deal that if you get 4 rounds, all 3/8" thick (1 x 10", 1 x 8", 1 x 6", 1 x 4") for about $70, you get three more for an additional $10, one of which is a 1/2" thick.

No brackets. I stopped at Home Depot and got 2 x sawhorse brackets, 4 x 2x4s (each 4' long), and some hardware at Marshall's (heavy duty chain, grade 8 bolts, etc.).

http://www.marshallshardware.com/

Spent about $200 total, but I think this is going to last a while.

[L84CABO]

Originally Posted by Rorge Retson

Okay, got a swingin' deal - 7 targets for about $80, one of which was 1/2".

Was not expecting them to be so dirty. Should I just blow the dust off them and spray with Rustoleum, or do I need to do any other prep?

I wouldn't waste much time in prep. Shooting them will take the paint right off anyway. Give them a quick hose down. Let them dry in the sun. And then hit them with a rattle can in the color of your choice. To that end, if you have a black front sight post, paint them anything other than black.

[vinconco]

If you want something easy to set up, doesn't take a lot of room in the vehicle, breaks down and stores easily.... Hang Fast Targets has the solution.

Our system is VERY reactive and has the best sound because the target is mounted by a single bolt.

We offer a 10% discount to all Calguns members code: CALGUNS10
I can have them at your door in Cali in about 3 to 5 days.

[sdfire]

Originally Posted by vinconco

If you want something easy to set up, doesn't take a lot of room in the vehicle, breaks down and stores easily.... Hang Fast Targets has the solution.

Our system is VERY reactive and has the best sound because the target is mounted by a single bolt.

We offer a 10% discount to all Calguns members code: CALGUNS10
I can have them at your door in Cali in about 3 to 5 days.

We have a large clean up coming up and we need some steel targets . I will send you a pm with more info.