blue109 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Local guy does some not so scientific but entertaining tests. Worth a browse through his channel. Has a series on 308vs5.56. It's widely known that M193 will penetrate most Level III steel armor when fired from a long enough barrel due to its higher velocity. Winchester 45 gr varmint JHP can generate even more velocity, about 3,500 fps from a 20" barrel, but it obviously has much lighter construction. So here's the question: Will that tiny little bullet still have enough mass to get through? If so, which barrel length will do it? Multiple poll choices are allowed so cast your vote for the barrel length or lengths that you think have enough oomph to get through. You know the drill, place your bets. Edited September 24, 2015 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Once again ... Speed Kills ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Pretty cool. I had guessed no. Good thing they tried to ban those evil green tips. Edited September 24, 2015 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Very cool, that's what my plates are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Once again ... Speed Kills !Yup, velocity changes a lot of aspects when penetration is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 He posted a follow up where he puts a piece of ceramic tile in front of the armor and it doesn't punch through. Not sure what use that is other than to show it doesn't take too much to slow it down? Hey shep, might want to duct tape some flooring to your plate carrier just to be safe :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Needs to do the test with a T-shirt ,then one layer of denim. Also do a test with 4 Layers of nylon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Interesting , There must be a threshold for Velocity , where that size & make up of Projectile ,would penetrate that plate , range will definitely have an effect . I guess you find that penetration Velocity , you will come up with, range per bbl. length , to penetrate that plate . I think those 308 hits would leave a mark .? Edited September 24, 2015 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Needs to do the test with a T-shirt ,then one layer of denim. Also do a test with 4 Layers of nylon !or the carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 "... and I'm lookin' at YOU, ARFCOM GD..." TOO funny!!! lmfao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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