Caldwell AR500 Plate Rack Expansion Kit

The Caldwell AR500 Plate Rack Expansion Kit (brand part no. 1217227) lets shooters add another reactive steel target to an existing plate rack setup instead of buying a whole new stand. It centers on an 8″ diameter, 3/8″ thick AR500 rifle-rated steel plate engineered to handle repeated impacts up to a 3000 FPS maximum velocity and 1500 ft-lb of impact energy. Adjustable target brackets let the plate run as a falling target or a suspended, swinging target for a moving-target challenge, and the whole kit is built around standard 2×4 lumber so it drops into most home-built or commercial stands. It is a straightforward way to expand a range setup without re-engineering the whole rack from Caldwell.

Key Specifications

• Target plate measures 8″ in diameter and 3/8″ thick, sized to match standard plate rack stations.
• Steel is rated to a 3000 FPS maximum impact velocity so it holds up to rifle-caliber hits.
• Impact energy rating reaches 1500 ft-lb, covering the vast majority of centerfire rifle and pistol loads.
• Brackets support both a falling plate configuration and a suspended swinging plate configuration.
• Mounting hardware is built to fit standard 2×4 lumber for compatibility with existing stands.
• Shipping weight comes in at roughly 14 lb, reflecting the solid AR500 steel construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit an existing plate rack stand? Yes, the brackets are designed around standard 2×4 lumber, the same material used in most plate rack builds.

Can it run as a swinging target instead of a falling one? Yes, the adjustable brackets support both falling-plate and suspended swinging-plate setups.

What is the maximum rated impact velocity? 3000 FPS, which covers the great majority of rifle and pistol calibers at typical ranges.

Buy the Caldwell AR500 Plate Rack Expansion Kit

Add another reactive station to a plate rack without rebuilding the whole stand. Order this AR500 expansion plate from our shooting targets lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.