Videos tagged with AP Ammunition

This comprehensive analysis by Banana Ballistics delves into the deadliest rifle cartridges of World War II, rigorously testing their effectiveness against various barriers including lumber, concrete, sand, and steel armor. The expert-level evaluation highlights the .30-06 Springfield M2 AP round as the superior performer in armor penetration, offering valuable insights into historical ballistics and terminal effectiveness.

This video demonstrates a practical comparison between Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Armor Piercing (AP) .30-06 Springfield ammunition using an M1 Garand rifle. Expert instruction from Misha highlights the visual identification of AP rounds via headstamp and black tip, and showcases their differing terminal ballistics on a steel plate. The demonstration effectively illustrates AP's penetration capability versus FMJ's surface impact.

This video tests the M948 SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) 7.62x51mm ammunition using a custom Arisaka rifle. Despite its design for high velocity (4000-4300 FPS) with a tungsten penetrator, aged 1985 and 1990 production rounds failed to penetrate AR450 steel plates. The likely cause is degradation of the polymer sabot over time, leading to instability and loss of armor-piercing effectiveness.

This video showcases an experimental durability test where a WWII-era torpedo crane track is subjected to three different types of .50 BMG ammunition fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. High-authority firearms entertainment creator Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates the resilience of the track, even after direct hits from specialized rounds, highlighting the robust nature of historical military equipment. The test provides insights into the terminal ballistics of various .50 BMG rounds against a hardened target.

This video details an experimental test comparing the penetration capabilities of .50 BMG API-T and AP rounds against three inches of solid copper. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used, showcasing its power and the significant destructive potential of .50 caliber ammunition. The experiment highlights differences in cratering and penetration between the two ammunition types, offering insights into their ballistic performance.

This video details a ballistic test comparing the effectiveness of various .50 BMG rounds against a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate. Expert firearms instructor Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates the capabilities of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle and specialized ammunition, concluding that the titanium plate effectively stops all tested rounds, causing only surface damage. The video highlights the destructive power of .50 caliber rounds and the resilience of titanium as a ballistic material.