This guide, presented by Johnny Q, details the correct procedure for installing armor plates into a plate carrier. It emphasizes the importance of orienting the multi-curved plates with the curved side facing the user's body for comfort and proper fit. The demonstration covers both front and rear plate installation using Caliber Armor AR550 plates and a Vonn Armor plate carrier.
This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott testing the penetration capabilities of various .50 BMG rounds against Caliber Armor AR550 Level III+ steel plates. The Serbu RN-50 rifle is used to fire SLAP, Raufoss, APIT, API, and Incendiary rounds, demonstrating that specialized armor-piercing .50 BMG ammunition can defeat multiple steel plates, while standard incendiary rounds are ineffective. The testing highlights the significant power of .50 BMG rounds against body armor.
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