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AR500 Steel 2x4 Armor

AR500 Steel 2x4 Armor

Choose Narrow Side or Wide Side AR500 Steel 2x4 Guards

Precision Laser Cut AR500 Steel Guard - Ballistic Proof Your 2x4 

  • Protect 2x4s From Errant Shots, Bullet Fragmentation and AR500 Steel Target Plate Spalling
  • Horizontal or Vertical 2x4 Application
  • 989 - AR500 Narrow Armor - 2" wide - 19" Long (Screws Included)
  • 130 - AR500 Wide Armor - 4" wide - 12" Long (Screws Included)
  • 131 - AR500 Horizontal Plate Rack Armor - 4" wide - 8.5" Long (Hooks Over 2x4, No Screws Required)
$34.99 - $34.99
$34.99
$34.99 - $34.99
$34.99
Product FAQ's

How do you protect wood 2x4 target posts from bullet fragmentation and spalling?

You can completely stop bullet fragmentation, errant shots, and target spalling from destroying your wood posts by installing Bash Target Supply AR500 Steel 2x4 Armor. Precision laser-cut from heavy-duty 3/8-inch thick commercial-grade AR500 steel, this armor essentially transforms a standard lumber 2x4 into a ballistic post capable of taking thousands of direct hits without structural failure. The Bash Target Supply AR500 2x4 Guards can defeat any caliber.

What are the differences between Bash Target Supply 2x4 AR500 armor products SKU 989, SKU 130, and SKU 131?

Bash Target Supply offers three distinct dimensions of 2x4 armor to fit different range applications. SKU 989 (Narrow Side Armor): Measures 19" L x 2.3" W x 3/8" T and is designed for the slim side of a standard 2x4. SKU 130 (Wide Side Armor): Measures 12" L x 4" W x 3/8" T to protect the broad face of the wood. SKU 131 (Horizontal Plate Rack Armor): Measures 8.5" L x 4" W x 3/8" T and is custom-engineered to hook directly over horizontal 2x4 crossbeams without requiring mounting hardware and has a 20-degree downward angle.

How do you mount AR500 steel guards onto a wooden 2x4 target stand?

Mounting is fast and simple using the included heavy-duty wood screws (packaged with SKU 989 and SKU 130). Simply align the armor plate so that its top edge sits slightly higher than the bottom edge of your hanging AR500 steel target plate to ensure full coverage against down-spalling, and then secure the screws straight into the wood post.

Does Bash Target Supply steel armor rust if left outdoors on a shooting range?

No, Bash Target Supply 2x4 Armor is built for extreme outdoor durability. Each plate is finished with full zinc plating beneath a resilient layer of high-visibility powder coat in our signature vibrant safety blue. This dual-layer defense delivers maximum corrosion resistance against rain, snow, and intense range use. Although AR500 Steel does not rust like typical mild steel, it is recommended to keep a coat of spray paint on your steel to minimize any surface rust.

Commercial Grade laser cut 3/8" AR500 Steel Armor to protect any 2x4 against direct shots, bullet fragmentation and plate spalling. There is nothing worse that your 2x4 getting shot up and causing range down time to swap in another. Minimize range down time for 2x4 replacement, trips to the lumber yard and save your money, essentially turn your 2x4 into an AR500 steel post that lasts 1000s of rounds. We have a slight overlap over the 2x4 to protect the mounting flanges to the 2x4.

Simple and fast set up with the included 8 wood screws on the 989 AR500 Steel Narrow Side Armor or the 131 Wide Side AR500 Steel Armor. Locate the top edge slightly higher than the bottom edge of your Bash Target Supply AR500 steel target plate for maximum protective performance and set the screws into your 2x4. Looking for 2x4 protection on your plate rack? Bash Target Supply 132 - AR500 Steel Plate Rack Armor is unbeatable. Designed specifically for our competition plate rack this armor spaces your plates at precisely 12" apart on center. Bash Target Supply 2x4 Armor has become a range essential, one-time installation for countless hours of shooting experience. Finished with full zinc plating and a durable powder coat finish in our vibrant safety blue color to protect against rust and corrosion.

989 Dimensions - 19" L x 2.3" W x 3/8" T
130 Dimensions - 12" L x 4" W x 3/8" T
131 Dimensions - 8.5" L x 4" W x 3/8" T