Sunday, December 1, 2013

Issues To Consider When Choosing Steel Plate Shooting Targets

By Georgia Diaz


There are several companies making different steel plate shooting targets of different qualities. One may not know how to go about choosing the best one to purchase. This article looks at some of the factors to consider.

It is prudent to understand the reason why the plate is made of steel. Steel may be defined as an alloy metal which is made of iron, carbon and other elements in different proportions. It is made with specific characteristics is made by altering the composition of the other elements such as tungsten, manganese and many more. This composition is also subjected to different heat treatment in order to achieve the desired characteristics.

Steel is normally a mixture of different alloy metals then subjected to heating treatment. The quality and the strength of the steel depend greatly on the type of the elements used to create it and the kind of heating treatment it is subjected to. It is advisable to look out for one which is made using quality steel which is strong enough to deflect a bullet.

The other element is on the way the target has been designed. Different manufactures have different design which they use. However, it is important to look out for a design which will be able to deflect the bullet as required. Some designs do not deflect the bullet to a specified intended direction. They rather deflect it on any of the sides.

You must know the manufacturer before making any purchase. It is significant to ensure that the manufacturing company is a good one which is known for making quality products. In order to know the rating of the manufacture, you may visit their websites and try to find out some of the customers they serve.

If they serve individual or private organizations, then you should avoid their products. On the other hand, if their customers include military agencies and other law enforcement agencies, then there is likelihood that their products are of good quality.

It is also good idea to consider the manual from the manufacture. You must ensure that the one you are selecting is having a manual. You need to go through the manual and find out whether there is a mention on the type of ammunition to use and the distance to shoot from. If the manual does not provide for these, then there is a likelihood that the manufacturers are not professionals hence you should avoid their products.

The other important issue to look is the portability of the steel plate target. If you will be moving with it from one place to the next, then you must certify that the one you are purchasing is potable to enable you move. On the other hand if you are stationed in one place, then you may look for one which is not potable. The other issue is on the support mechanism used to hold the target firmly. These are the issues to consider when choosing steel plate shooting targets.




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