Hostage Target AR500 ONLY
$399.99
Sale price
$399.99
Regular price
$299.99
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Hostage Target AR500 ONLY
$399.99
Sale price
$399.99
Regular price
$299.99
STAND NOT INCLUDED
Patent Pending Design
The Hostage Target AR500 is designed to elevate your shooting skills with a focus on accuracy and speed. Made from certified 3/8" AR500 ballistic steel, this target offers exceptional durability, ensuring it can withstand repeated impacts without warping or cracking. Featuring a dynamic hostage paddle system, this target challenges shooters to make precise shots under pressure by forcing them to engage moving elements.
The reactive paddle swings to the opposite side upon impact, providing immediate visual feedback that confirms hits. This realistic training scenario is ideal for tactical drills, defensive shooting practice, and competition training. The target's modular mounting system ensures a quick and secure setup, compatible with various stands for stability during high-volume use.
Built for both professional and personal training, the Hostage Target AR500 helps shooters develop accuracy, speed, and confidence by replicating high-stakes situations in a controlled environment.
Caliber & Distance Guide – 3/8" AR500 Steel
Maximum impact velocity 3,000 fps / 3,500 ft-lbs of energy. Inspect your target before each session and retire any plate showing pitting or cratering.
| Firearm / Caliber | Minimum Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .22 LR Rimfire | 10 yards | |
| Non-Magnum Pistol (9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .38 Special) | 10–15 yards | Lead or copper-jacketed ammunition only |
| Magnum Handgun (.357 Mag, .44 Mag) | 25 yards | 3/8" steel only; lead or copper-jacketed ammunition only |
| Centerfire Rifle, loads under 3,000 fps at the muzzle (.308 Win, .30-06 class) | 100 yards | Keep impact velocity under 3,000 fps |
| High-Velocity Rifle (over 3,000 fps at the muzzle, including many 55-grain .223/5.56 loads like M193) | 200 yards | Allows velocity to drop below the 3,000 fps impact threshold |
| Very Fast Varmint Rounds (.204 Ruger, .220 Swift, .22-250) | Beyond 200 yards | Back up until impact velocity is under 3,000 fps |
| Magnum Rifle (.300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, .50 BMG) | Not recommended | Not recommended on 3/8" steel; warping risk |
| Steel-Core / Armor-Piercing / Green Tip / Tracer / Incendiary / Steel Shot | Never | Damages plate, creates ricochet hazard; tracer and incendiary rounds can start fires |
Shooting Targets USA is not responsible for injuries, damages, or accelerated target wear resulting from use that does not follow these guidelines.
Key Features:
- Certified AR500 Ballistic Steel: Superior strength and longevity for repeated high-velocity impacts.
- Reactive Paddle System: Swinging paddle provides instant visual feedback for shot accuracy.
- Realistic Training Scenario: Designed to improve precision and decision-making under pressure.
- Modular Mounting System: Quick setup and stable performance with various stands.
- Built for High-Volume Use: Engineered for consistent performance during intense training sessions.