Ammo Caliber Chart for Steel Targets

Important Information

  • Always wear hearing and eye protection when shooting
  • Speed must be below 2850FPS (at target) to avoid pitting
  • Max Bullet Energy at Target
    • 1/4" AR500 - Below 700 ft lbs
    • 3/8" AR500 - Below 2,100 ft lbs
    • 1/2" AR500 - Below 4,000 ft lbs
  • Targets need to be positioned at a 15 degree downward angle
  • Do not use steel core or penetrating ammo. Ball or FMJ are suggested. Soft & Hollow Point may cause damage to targets
  • Targets are designed for use with lead and copper jacketed lead core bullets only.
  • *Do NOT Shoot Steel BB Shotgun Shells at Steel Targets*
Caliber/Ammo Type 1/4” AR500 Steel (Rimfire Only) 3/8” AR500 Steel 1/2” AR500 Steel
Rifle
.22 LR10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.17 HMR50+ Yards15+ Yards10+ Yards
.22 Magnum25+ Yards15+ Yards10+ Yards
.357 MagnumNot Rated75+ Yards50+ Yards
223/5.56 RemNot Rated100+ Yards75+ Yards
7.62x39Not Rated100+ Yards100+ Yards
6.5 CreedmoorNot Rated100+ Yards100+ Yards
308 WinchesterNot Rated100+ Yards100+ Yards
22-250 RemNot Rated200+ Yards150+ Yards
30-06Not Rated200+ Yards100+ Yards
243 WinchesterNot Rated250+ Yards200+ Yards
7MMNot Rated300+ Yards200+ Yards
270 WinchesterNot Rated300+ Yards200+ Yards
300 Winchester MagnumNot RatedNot Rated200+ Yards
.338 Lapua MagnumNot RatedNot Rated200+ Yards
Pistol
.22 LR10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.22 Magnum10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.380 ACP10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
9MM10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.40 S&W10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.45 ACP10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.44 Special10+ Yards10+ Yards10+ Yards
.357 MagnumNot Rated15+ Yards15+ Yards
.44 MagnumNot Rated15+ Yards15+ Yards
10 MMNot Rated25+ Yards25+ Yards
500 S&WNot RatedNot Rated50+ Yards
Shotgun*
410 SlugNot Rated50+ Yards50+ Yards
20 G SlugNot Rated50+ Yards50+ Yards
12 G SlugNot Rated100+ Yards50+ Yards
410 BuckNot Rated25+ Yards25+ Yards
20 G BuckNot Rated25+ Yards25+ Yards
12 G BuckNot Rated25+ Yards25+ Yards