YES BUT....

ONLY Shoot ammo under 2850 fps and 1750 ft-lbs at the target to avoid damage.

For 5.56/.223 (16" barrel, 55g ammo), stay 115-125 yards away to keep speed below 2850 fps or you will pit your targets.

If you exceed 1750 ft-lbs use 3/8" Ultra Mega Gongs instead.

🔥 MIL-A-46100E vs. AR500: What’s the Difference? 🔥

It all boils down to specs and purpose—especially when it comes to consistency and toughness! 💪

🛡️ MIL-A-46100E: The Military Muscle

• What is it? A Mil-Spec armor steel, stamped with approval by the U.S. Department of Defense 🇺🇸 for serious combat action.

• Hardness: Locked in at 477-534 BHN (Brinell Hardness Number). Tough as nails! 💥

• Superpower: It’s crazy consistent—the whole plate is uniformly tough, soaking up impacts without cracking or shattering.

• Why it rocks: Perfect for tanks, armored rides, or stopping speedy projectiles dead in their tracks! 🚀

🎯 AR500: The Everyday Warrior

• What is it? An abrasion-resistant steel with a hardness of about 470-540 BHN. Not tied to strict rules!

• Vibe: Built for commercial use—think shooting targets 🎯 or body armor you’d grab off the shelf.

• Catch: Toughness and quality can vary depending on who makes it. No military babysitting here!

• Weak spot? Some AR500 might crack under big hits (like an M80 bullet 💣) if it’s not tough enough.

🌟 The Bottom Line

• MIL-A-46100E: Military-grade beast 🏅—regulated, reliable, and ready for war with top-tier hardness AND toughness.

• AR500: A solid all-rounder ✨—hard as heck but less predictable, made for civilian life.

So, MIL-A-46100E is the elite soldier 🪖, while AR500 is the scrappy fighter 🥊—both tough, but built for different battles!

Yes, but it is the closest fractional size that people will recognize. If I said 19/64" (the closest fraction) few would be able to relate to it. This steel is from a DOD contract and was made to their specific specs.