Our Craziest Warranty Claim yet.

Published on January 16, 2025
Duration: 1:50

This video from TA Targets details an unusual warranty claim involving a steel target with a large penetration hole. The manufacturer's representative, demonstrating high expertise in ballistics and steel properties, analyzes the damage. They conclude that the hole was likely caused by a .50 BMG Mk 211 Mod 0 (Raufoss) round, not the customer's claimed .300 Win Mag, despite the customer's assertion. TA Targets ultimately replaced the target as a gesture of customer support, highlighting their commitment to service even when the damage isn't a manufacturing defect.

Quick Summary

TA Targets analyzed a steel target with a large penetration hole, concluding it was caused by a .50 BMG Mk 211 Mod 0 Raufoss round, not the customer's claimed .300 Win Mag. Despite the damage not being a defect, TA Targets honored their lifetime warranty on the 1/2" AR550 steel plate to support the customer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Warranty Claim Target
  2. 00:14Warranty Policy & Initial Assessment
  3. 00:30Testing & Caliber Analysis
  4. 00:46The Raufoss Round Theory
  5. 01:21Resolution & Customer Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the large hole in the TA Targets AR550 steel target?

The large hole was likely caused by a .50 BMG Mk 211 Mod 0 Raufoss round, which is known for its extreme penetrating power. This is despite the customer claiming they were shooting .300 Win Mag at the time.

Does TA Targets offer a warranty on their steel targets?

Yes, TA Targets provides a lifetime warranty on their 1/2 inch AR550 steel plates. They replaced the damaged target in this case as a gesture of customer support, even though the damage was not a manufacturing defect.

Can .300 Win Mag penetrate a 1/2 inch AR550 steel target?

According to TA Targets' testing, a .300 Win Mag round cannot penetrate a 1/2 inch AR550 steel plate, even when fired from as close as 10 feet away. This highlights the extreme durability of AR550 steel.

What is Mk 211 Mod 0 Raufoss ammunition?

Mk 211 Mod 0 Raufoss is a specialized .50 BMG round known for its armor-piercing capabilities. It is significantly more powerful than standard rifle cartridges and is capable of causing substantial damage to hardened steel targets.

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