Our WILDEST Warranty Claim Story.

Published on January 17, 2025
Duration: 8:58

This video details a warranty claim investigation for a TA Targets AR550 reduced C-zone target plate that sustained a hole. Through rigorous ballistic testing with various ammunition types, including M855A1, M80A1, and M2 Armor Piercing rounds, the instructor demonstrates the exceptional durability of the AR550 steel. The tests conclude that the original damage was likely caused by a much larger caliber or specialized armor-piercing round, not the customer's stated .300 Win Mag, reinforcing the product's robust nature and lifetime warranty.

Quick Summary

Expert instructor tests TA Targets AR550 steel plates against M855A1, M80A1, and M2 Armor Piercing ammunition to resolve a warranty claim. The tests demonstrate the extreme durability of AR550 steel, showing no penetration from standard rounds and only deep gouges from AP rounds, confirming the target's integrity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Warranty Claim Introduction
  2. 00:26Customer's Claim & Initial Inspection
  3. 00:39M855A1 Test Setup
  4. 00:54M855A1 Test Firing & Results
  5. 01:24Lean Angle & Theory Reinforcement
  6. 02:44M80A1 Test Setup & Firing
  7. 03:18M80A1 Test Results
  8. 03:54M2 Armor Piercing Test Setup & Firing
  9. 04:53M2 Armor Piercing Ammunition Comparison
  10. 05:55M2 Test Results & Impact Explanation
  11. 06:15Conclusion: Target Plate Integrity
  12. 07:09Product Endorsement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition was used to test the TA Targets AR550 steel plate?

The TA Targets AR550 steel plate was tested with M855A1 (5.56 NATO), M80A1 (.308 Win), and M2 Armor Piercing ammunition to assess its durability and investigate a warranty claim.

Can .300 Win Mag ammunition penetrate a 0.5-inch AR550 steel target?

Based on the investigation, a 0.39-inch hole found on the target was too large for a .300 Win Mag, suggesting that standard .300 Win Mag rounds would not penetrate a 0.5-inch AR550 steel target under normal circumstances.

What makes TA Targets AR550 steel targets durable?

TA Targets utilizes high-quality Swedish AR550 steel, known for its exceptional hardness and ballistic resistance, ensuring durability and a long service life even under demanding conditions.

What was the conclusion of the warranty claim investigation?

The investigation concluded that the hole in the AR550 target was not caused by the customer's stated .300 Win Mag, but likely by a larger caliber or specialized armor-piercing round, validating the target's integrity and TA Targets' lifetime warranty.

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