Videos tagged with Steel Penetration

This video details an advanced experimental attempt to push .22LR velocities beyond factory specifications using modified nail gun blanks. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise in ballistics and firearm modification, explores various power levels of blanks and their impact on velocity and firearm integrity. The experiments highlight the extreme dangers and limitations of such modifications, ultimately concluding that dedicated cartridges like the .17 WSM are necessary for achieving 3000 FPS.

This video from Banana Ballistics rigorously tests high-performance Israeli .50 BMG ammunition, specifically the API and APIT rounds, against various targets. The host, demonstrating significant expertise, showcases the rounds' capabilities in penetrating steel and concrete, while also testing a specialized M48 Spotter-Tracer round. The results highlight the impressive destructive power and penetration capabilities of the API and APIT rounds against specific armor types and thicknesses.

This video showcases an experimental 17-5.56 KAK wildcat cartridge, achieving a record-breaking 5326 fps with a 12.5-grain solid brass projectile. The testing demonstrates impressive steel penetration and significant temporary cavity effects in ballistic gel, outperforming established cartridges like the .17 HMR and even .30-06 AP rounds in specific scenarios. The content highlights advanced reloading techniques and extreme ballistic performance.

This video from Banana Ballistics features an expert-level comparison of a modern .50 caliber muzzleloader against a .500 S&W Magnum rifle. Through a series of rigorous tests involving wood, concrete, sand, steel, and ballistics gel, the host demonstrates and analyzes the penetration capabilities and terminal ballistics of each firearm. The conclusion highlights that while modern muzzleloaders are potent, they do not surpass the performance of high-powered rifles like the .500 S&W Magnum in these specific tests.

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 empirically tests the .30-06 Springfield cartridge's effectiveness, particularly against steel penetration, debunking the 'fudd cartridge' myth. While some loads like the Hornady 178gr ELD-X failed to penetrate 1/2 inch steel, others like the Federal 165gr Bonded Soft Point succeeded. Specialized rounds, including military M2 AP and M14A1 API, demonstrated significant penetration capabilities, with the M2 AP penetrating up to 1 inch of mild steel. The .30-06 is concluded to be a highly capable cartridge, comparable to modern alternatives like the .308 Winchester, especially with high-pressure or specialized loads.

This video demonstrates the capability of the M61 round in piercing AR500 steel at close distances. The title and description explicitly warn viewers against attempting this themselves, emphasizing that the activity is for testing purposes only. This suggests a focus on ballistics, material science related to armor, and the destructive power of certain ammunition types.

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 an 'Elephant Gun' against a 1/2 inch steel plate and water jugs. The large caliber rifle, a bolt-action model with a laminated wood stock, demonstrates significant power, completely destroying the water jugs upon impact. The test highlights the rifle's effectiveness in extreme scenarios.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of 9mm +P, .30 Carbine, and .357 Magnum through rigorous barrier testing, including steel, concrete, and wood. It details velocity, energy, and terminal ballistics in gel, highlighting significant differences in penetration and energy transfer between the calibers. The testing reveals that while .357 Magnum and .30 Carbine excel in steel penetration, .30 Carbine shows superior accuracy in wood, and all calibers demonstrate varying effectiveness against concrete.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of four popular AR-15 calibers: 22 ARC, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 6.8 SPC, focusing on their performance against various barriers. The expert analysis highlights the 6.8 SPC's superior penetration and energy transfer capabilities in several tests, including steel plates and water jugs, while acknowledging the other calibers' strengths. The review utilizes professional chronographs and detailed testing to offer data-driven insights into each round's effectiveness.