Thread: DIY steel 'gong' target

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I dont know to be honest. Would think it would be reasonably hard tho.
Only one way to find out.

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What thickness would you recommend for Brinell 500 plate?

Originally Posted by waynet

What thickness would you recommend for Brinell 500 plate?

12mm should resist all but the big 338s and above where 16mm would be better unless only shot way out there.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

12mm should resist all but the big 338s and above where 16mm would be better unless only shot way out there.

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Would 8mm be too thin for .308?

Originally Posted by waynet

Would 8mm be too thin for .308?

Might be ok as long as not shot at short ranges?
Can you even get it that thin?

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Might be ok as long as not shot at short ranges?
Can you even get it that thin?

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I am wondering if Hardox 500 10mm thick will do the trick. I dont want to lug more than 15kg of target around in the hills for target practice. Shooting 100m - 1000m with .308 max.

Originally Posted by waynet

I am wondering if Hardox 500 10mm thick will do the trick. I dont want to lug more than 15kg of target around in the hills for target practice. Shooting 100m - 1000m with .308 max.

Ahh Hardox goes down to 6mm thick.
I think hardox only goes as hard as 450 but anything 400 and up is good.
I dont think you will hole 10mm with a 308 and frangible projectiles but it may dent if used up close...plus 300y Id say it would be fine in ten mm.

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