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SAFE SHOOTING
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOU THE SHOOTER. IF YOUR NEW TO SHOOTING STEEL TARGETS, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING SHOOTING SAFETY AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR TARGETS.
WHY SHOOT HARDOX500 TARGETS
Discover the advantages of shooting targets manufactured from Hardox500 steel. Engineered for excellence, Hardox500 targets redefine durability, safety, reliability, and feedback during use. Let's delve into why Hardox500 targets should be your top choice:
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Durability: Hardox500 steel boasts exceptional toughness, ensuring targets withstand extensive use without deformation or deterioration.
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Safety: With safety at the forefront, Hardox500 minimizes the risk of dangerous ricochets. Its hardness and smooth surface mitigate potential hazards, providing shooters with peace of mind and a secure shooting environment.
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Reliability: Hardox500 targets boast a robust construction which increases reliable with each shot, allowing shooters to focus on honing their skills without concerns on target integrity.
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Audible Feedback: Achieve greater precision and feedback with Hardox500. The distinct sound upon impact offers clear auditory cues, enhancing accuracy and facilitating immediate adjustment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SHOOTING STEEL
AS A SHOOTING ENTHUSIAST OR EXPERIENCED SHOOTER, GENERAL RIFLE SHOOTING SAFETY SHOULD BE DRILLED INTO EACH OF YOU AND THE FOLLOWING GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS APPLY WHEN SHOOTING STEEL:
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MOST IMPORTANT - ENSURE YOU HAVE A SUITABLE BACKSTOP
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ALWAYS POINT THE FIREARMS IN A SAFE DIRECTION
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ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARMS UNLOADED WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT
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AVOID SHOOTING IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF POPULATED AREAS
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SHOOT TARGETS SQUARE ON TO YOUR SHOOTING POSITION TO AVOID DANGEROUS RICOCHET
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DO NOT SHOOT A TARGET THAT IS LEANING BACK TO AVOID DANGEROUS RICOCHET
MAXIMISE YOUR TARGETS LIFE
HARDOX500 TARGETS ARE DURABLE AND THE RIGHT CHOICE NO DOUBT, BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND ITS LIMITATIONS. THERE ARE TWO MAIN AND HOPEFULLY OBVIOUS ASPECS TO CONSIDER...
BULLET SPEED - IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT SPEED KILLS STEEL. THIS MIGHT SURPRISE YOU BUT SMALLER AND FASTER ROUNDS ARE GOING TO CAUSE MORE DAMAGE THAN YOUR LUMPY & HEAVY CARTRIDGES. BE CAUCIOUS OF CALIBRES SUCH AS .22-250, .243 AND OTHERS SIMILAR IN SIZE AND SPEED.
ENGAGEMENT DISTANCE - YOUR BULLETS HAVE THIER HIGHEST VELOCITY AS THEY LEAVE THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE. IT IS IMPORTANT NO ONLY FOR THE SHOOTERS SAFETY BUT THE HEALTH OF YOU TARGET TO ENGAGE A STEEL TARGET AT THE SUITABLE DISTANCE TO SUIT THE CALIBRE IN USE. WE'VE MADE THIS SIMPLE FOR YOU AND LISTED BELOW SOME POPULAR CALIBERS AND WHAT OUR RECOMMENDED MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DISTANCES ARE
WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN PRODUCING THE HIGHEST OF QUALITY TARGETS THAT ARE DURABLE AND FIT FOR PURPOSE
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