Texas Star Add-On Arm β 8mm AR500 Armour (Centrefire)
Texas Star Add-On Arm β 8mm AR500 Armour (Handgun, Light Rifle & Shotgun Rated)
π‘οΈ AR500 Armour Steel | Add-On Upgrade | π Dual-Face Use | Drop-In Ready | π¦πΊ Australian Made
Key Features:
β Target System Expansion β Add an extra arm to increase your Texas Star to 10 reactive targets
β Centre-Fire Rated β Built for handguns, light rifles, and shotgun (bird/buck)
β L-Shaped Add-On Design β Mounts between existing arms using standard hub holes
β Even Spacing β Balanced 10-arm layout for high-speed target engagement
β Reversible Use β Flip the arm and use the back face once wear appears
β Dropdown Options:
βββ’ Single Add-On Arm Kit (x1)
βββ’ Full Add-On Arm Set (x5)
Product Overview:
The 8mm AR500 Armour Add-On Arm Kit is designed for serious centre-fire applications. These L-shaped arms are CNC cut from 8mm AR500 and bolt directly into the same hub locations as your standard arms, positioned evenly between existing arms to create a full 10-arm Texas Star layout.
Ideal for use with handguns, light rifles, and shotguns, these arms offer exceptional resistance to deformation and pitting, even during sustained use with centre-fire calibres. Each arm is fully reversible β once the front surface shows visible wear or cratering, simply unbolt and rotate the arm to use the clean reverse face.
π Best paired with the Alpha Texas Star System or other setups rated for centre-fire use with AR500 components.
β οΈ Do not install these arms on a mild steel or AR450-rated system unless all components match calibre and material safety. Your system is only as strong as its weakest component.
π§Β Whatβs Included:
Single Add-On Arm Kit (x1):
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1 x 8mm AR500 Armour Add-On Arm (L-Shaped)
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1 x Spring Retainer Assembly
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1 x Target Locating Shroud kit
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All Mounting Hardware for Arm to Face Plate Hub
Full Add-On Arm Set (x5):
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5 x 8mm AR500 Armour Add-On Arms (L-Shaped)
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5 x Spring Retainer Assemblies
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5 x Target Locating Shroud kits
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All Mounting Hardware for Arm to Centre Face Plate Hub
π¦ Select Quantity in Dropdown:
β’ x1 β Single Add-On Arm Kit
β’ x5 β Full Add-On Arm Set
πΒ Steel Rating β 8mm AR500 Armour Plate
Rated for Handgun (.22LRβ.45 ACP), Light Rifle (.223, 5.56, .300 BLK), and Shotgun (Bird/Buck only)
β Handgun (centre-fire): 15 metres minimum
β Light Rifles (.223, 5.56, .300 BLK): 50 metres minimum (not recommended β violent ejection may damage the retainer plate)
β Shotgun (birdshot/buckshot only): 20 metres minimum
β’ Max Velocity: 2,750 fpsββ’ Max Energy: 1,500 ft-lbs
β οΈ Subsonic rounds may not reliably eject paddles. Regularly inspect arms for wear and rotate as needed to prolong life.
πΈΒ Photo Disclaimer: Images may show additional components or parts with coating applied. Refer to the product description for accurate finish details.
π€ Mild steel components are powder-coated black.
βοΈ AR450 and AR500 components are supplied raw/uncoated.
π¨ Want to coat your own parts?
See our Target Spray Paint, available in the Accessories section of the website.
π οΈ Assembly instructions: [Instruction Manuals page]
π Safety & calibre guidance: [Safety, Distance & Calibre Ratings page]
π¦πΊ Proudly Made in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia