Birchwood Casey AR500 Steel 8" Pistol/Rifle Target - Single Hole, Crosshair & Diamond, 0.38" Thick, Black/Orange

The Birchwood Casey AR500 Steel 8" Pistol/Rifle Target is a centerfire-rated steel target built for serious practice on both rifles and handguns. At 0.38" thick, this target combines AR500 steel durability with a compact 8-inch diameter that works for mid-range and close-quarters shooting. The three aiming points—single hole, crosshair, and diamond—give you multiple sighting options in one target, making it ideal for load development, zero confirmation, and rapid skill refinement without swapping targets between sessions.

Steel targets reward clean hits and punish sloppy ones, forcing better marksmanship habits faster than paper. The bright orange/black contrast pops downrange and makes bullet holes instantly visible, even without optics. This is the kind of target serious shooters rely on at the range—durable enough to handle thousands of rounds and honest enough to show exactly where your shots land.

Birchwood Casey's reputation in the shooting community is built on targets that hold up. This one is no exception: proper AR500 steel and industrial thickness mean this target will outlast your ammunition budget. Whether you're dialing in a hunting rifle, running drills with a defensive pistol, or just putting lead downrange, an 8-inch steel target that won't dent or crater on you is worth every shot.

Key Features

• AR500 steel construction rated for both rifle and handgun centerfire rounds
• Three aiming points (single hole, crosshair, diamond) for varied training protocols
• 0.38" thick steel—robust enough for high-volume shooting
• 8" diameter—compact yet large enough for precision work at typical range distances
• Orange/black contrast for excellent visibility and shot tracking

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot this target with both rifle and handgun ammunition?

Yes. The AR500 steel construction and 0.38" thickness are rated for centerfire rifle and handgun use. Always verify your ammunition type and velocity match the target's rating, and follow safe shooting practices.

What's the difference between the three aiming points on this target?

The single hole, crosshair, and diamond provide three distinct aiming references on one target face. This lets you change your point of aim between shots or strings without rotating the target, which is useful for load testing, zero work, or varied practice drills.

How durable is 0.38" AR500 steel for high-volume shooting?

AR500 steel at 3/8" thickness is engineered to withstand repeated centerfire impact without cratering or degrading. The actual lifespan depends on distance, ammunition velocity, and impact angle, but targets at this specification are built for thousands of rounds of practice shooting.

Is this target self-healing or will it deform?

AR500 steel will show bullet impacts and will deform slightly under sustained fire; it is not "self-healing." That deformation is normal and does not compromise the target's structural integrity or safety if shot from appropriate distances and angles.