Videos tagged with Armor Piercing Rounds

This video explores seven unusual and "craziest" ammunition rounds available, promising to demonstrate their capabilities. It highlights the entertainment and educational nature of these tests, strongly advising against attempting them at home due to the lethal nature of all tested ammunition. Safety warnings regarding firearm suitability, handling, and legal compliance are emphasized. The description also includes affiliate links for OpticsPlanet and EMACS, as well as a Patreon link for the channel, and a link to SDI Today for further ballistic information.

This YouTube Shorts video from Predator Armor showcases their Level IV Body Armor, highlighting its U.S. manufacturing and advanced protection capabilities. The armor features a ceramic strike face with a kevlar backer, designed to stop armor-piercing rounds like the .30-06 AP round while limiting backface deformation. The description links to the product page for further details.

This video tests the capabilities of Predator Armor Level III+ body armor against multiple .50 BMG rifle shots. The common misconception that body armor cannot stop a .50 BMG round is directly addressed through live-fire testing. The video aims to provide a definitive answer by demonstrating the armor's performance under extreme ballistic pressure from the high-powered .50 caliber round. The description also includes a call to action to purchase armor from Predator Armor.

This video provides a crucial safety tip for AR-15 owners regarding ammunition types that should not be used at civilian shooting ranges. It highlights M855 ammunition with its green tip, which contains a steel core that can damage range equipment. The video also warns against red-tipped tracer rounds (M856/M856A1) due to fire hazards and black-tipped armor-piercing rounds (M855A1/M995). The advice emphasizes that only ammo with uncolored copper jackets or polymer tips is generally acceptable for range use. This information is vital for preventing damage to ranges and ensuring safe shooting practices.

This video from Pew Pew Tactical rigorously tests AR500 Armor's ballistic plates against a variety of threats, including armor-piercing rounds. The content explains NIJ threat levels, distinguishes between soft armor (Level 3A) and steel plates (Level 3, 3+, Level 4 ceramic composite), and discusses different plate cuts (shooter's cut, advanced shooter's cut) for mobility and coverage. It also covers the importance of curved plates with Paxcon coating for comfort and spall protection. The review concludes by recommending a specific Level III+ Lightweight Plate and reviewing several AR500 Armor plate carrier models, offering viewers insights to choose the right body armor for their needs.

This video features a comprehensive test and review of AR500 Level IV stand-alone composite armor plates. The reviewer conducts ballistic testing using various calibers including 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, .308, and .30-06 armor-piercing rounds. In addition to the testing, the video delves into the properties of the armor plates. Links to purchase the plates, various apparel items, and the reviewer's social media channels are provided.