I quit using sheet metal backers years ago due to the fact of what can happen to your target, there is alot of bullet splash that can make big holes in the paper. I now either use fresh plywood or 1/2" felt board and dont shoot in the same place alot.
In this picture, the white center measures 3/8ths of an inch across and is a regulation 100 BR target and is made of heavy wieght paper, they work well. Resembles the test target the rifle came with(6.5x284)