Thor Targets: AR500 Targets & Stands

This video introduces portable steel targets designed with post-less functionality, specifically mentioning AR500 and AR550 steel. The description highlights their ease of transport and the ability to safely shoot at close distances, particularly with AR550. The brand's website is provided for more information on these targets.

This video introduces 'The Grounder' target system, designed by TA Targets. The description highlights its post-less design for easy transport and its suitability for close-range shooting, specifically mentioning its construction with AR500 and AR550 steel. A link to the product category on their website is provided for further information.

This video explains the function and importance of an armor-plated target carrier, often called a retriever, on a shooting range. The AR500 plating protects the mechanism from direct hits, preventing damage to the track and ensuring continued operation. The system is designed to alert the Range Safety Officer (RSO) if the retriever is hit, allowing for immediate intervention to correct shooter form or address potential safety issues, ultimately aiming to improve shooter proficiency and protect range equipment.

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The TA Targets Grounder is a portable and deployable steel target system designed for ease of use in the field. It features a stable stand with a 20-degree forward lean for safe fragment deflection. The system accommodates both AR500 (Genesis) and AR550 (Exodus) steel targets, with specific recommended engagement distances for various firearm types, ranging from 10 yards for pistols to 100 yards for rifles.

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