Birchwood Casey 8" AR500 Steel Gong Target – 3/8" Thick, Single Mounting Hole

This Birchwood Casey 8-inch steel gong is cut from 3/8-inch AR500 hardened steel, designed to withstand repeated impacts from centerfire pistol and rifle cartridges. AR500-grade steel provides the hardness needed to prevent pitting and deformation while producing a clear audible ring on impact for immediate feedback. The single centered mounting hole allows for simple hanging setups on chains or brackets.

The 8-inch diameter offers a challenging yet achievable target size for accuracy work at pistol and intermediate rifle distances. Suspended targets like this gong naturally swing on impact, providing visual confirmation and resetting automatically for rapid-fire drills. The 3/8-inch thickness is suitable for centerfire pistol rounds at 10+ yards and rifle rounds at 100+ yards, depending on caliber and velocity.

• Type: AR500 hardened steel gong
• Dimensions: 8 inches diameter
• Thickness: 3/8 inch
• Mounting: Single centered mounting hole
• Compatible Calibers: Centerfire pistol (10+ yards), centerfire rifle (100+ yards minimum)
• Recommended Distance: Pistol 10+ yards, rifle 100+ yards

Safety Note: Always maintain minimum safe distances based on caliber and velocity. Inspect target regularly for damage. Do not shoot steel-core, armor-piercing, or magnum rifle rounds at AR500 targets under 200 yards.