Videos tagged with Mild Steel

This video tests the penetration capabilities of the rare Swiss Silver Penetrator .50 BMG round against various steel plates. It demonstrates the round's superior performance compared to the M20 APIT, successfully penetrating 1.75 inches of mild steel and 0.5 inches of AR550 steel. The test concludes that a 2-inch mild steel plate is the limit for this specific ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of the .300 Winchester Magnum armor-piercing round against various steel thicknesses and RMA's XRT Special Threat Plate. The Swiss P AP round successfully penetrated 1.25 inches of mild steel and the XRT plate, demonstrating significant armor-piercing power. While the XRT plate stopped the standard MK 248 Mod 1 round, it was defeated by the AP variant. The test concludes that the .300 Win Mag AP round is highly effective against most common barriers.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 Cal SLAP Tracer round against various thicknesses of mild steel, comparing it to a Hornady A-MAX. Surprisingly, the SLAP round was stopped by 1.5 inches of steel at 50 yards, despite its armor-piercing design. The Desert Tech HTI rifle was used for testing, and safety precautions for SLAP rounds were emphasized.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .50 BMG rounds, including standard ball and M2 Armor Piercing (AP), against various steel plates. It reveals that 3/4-inch mild steel can stop standard ball rounds, while 1.5-inch mild steel is required to embed authentic M2 AP rounds. AR550 steel, even at 1/2-inch thickness, demonstrates superior resistance, stopping both types of rounds with minimal damage.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .338 Lapua Magnum rounds against various steel thicknesses. Standard precision loads were stopped by 5/8 inch mild steel, while the RUAG Swiss P 260gr AP round, featuring a tungsten carbide core, penetrated up to 1 1/4 inch mild steel and 1/2 inch AR500/AR550 steel. The AP round was finally stopped by 1 1/2 inches of mild steel.

This video features a comparison of the effectiveness of 5.56mm ammunition against mild steel. The demonstration utilizes an HK SL8 rifle equipped with a Triton LPVO scope. The focus is on the ballistic performance of the 5.56mm round when impacting a steel target.

This YouTube video strongly advises against shooting mild steel due to the inherent danger of cratering and projectile fragmentation. The description emphasizes the risk of dangerous ricochets and shrapnel being sent back towards the shooter. The content appears to be a cautionary guide for firearm enthusiasts regarding safe target selection and material considerations.

This video compares the .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR (Magnum) through various barrier tests. The .17 HMR showed surprising performance in lumber and steel, while the .22 WMR's hollow point excelled in ballistic gel. Despite varying results, the .22 WMR generally offered more penetration and energy than the .22 LR across tests.

This video compares the steel penetration capabilities of 5.56x45mm M193 and 7.62x51mm M80 ammunition. While both calibers penetrated 1/4" and 3/8" mild steel, neither fully penetrated 1/2" mild steel with standard FMJ rounds. The M855A1 round, however, cleanly penetrated the 1/2" steel, demonstrating superior performance. The test highlights velocity's significant role in steel penetration, with 5.56 achieving 84% of 7.62's impact depth on 1/2" steel despite lower kinetic energy.

This video compares the .338 Lapua Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum's performance against mild steel. While both are powerful long-range cartridges, the .338 Lapua demonstrated superior penetration, reaching 0.521 inches into 5/8-inch steel compared to the .300 Win Mag's 0.468 inches. Despite the .300 Win Mag having significantly less muzzle energy, its penetration was remarkably close to the .338 Lapua.

This video compares the .270 Winchester and .308 Winchester cartridges by testing their penetration on mild steel targets. While the .270 Win has a higher velocity and sectional density, the .308 Win ultimately penetrates a 1/2 inch steel plate due to its greater kinetic energy. The test highlights that kinetic energy is a crucial factor for steel penetration, not just velocity or bullet weight alone.

This video compares the 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster against 1/4" and 3/8" mild steel targets. Despite the 450 Bushmaster having higher muzzle energy, the 350 Legend's higher impact velocity allowed it to penetrate 1/4" steel, while the 450 Bushmaster only dented it. The 350 Legend also failed to penetrate 3/8" steel. The host suggests a minimum impact velocity of 2100 fps is needed for 1/4" steel penetration.