Videos tagged with Steel Plate Penetration

This video demonstrates the setup and firing of the 25mm French Anti-Tank Gun Mle 1934 Hotchkiss. It showcases the gun being towed and prepared for firing, followed by a live-fire demonstration. The footage highlights the impressive penetration capability of the weapon, as evidenced by a clean hole through a 1-inch thick steel plate.

This video from Banana Ballistics provides a practical demonstration of penetration capabilities for several popular rifle calibers against mild steel plates of varying thicknesses. The host, exhibiting high authority through detailed testing and measurements, compares the .17 HMR, 6.5 Grendel, .308 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum. The results highlight significant differences in performance, with larger magnum cartridges demonstrating superior penetration against thicker steel.

This expert-level analysis from Banana Ballistics compares the close-range steel penetration of 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08. Through controlled testing with mild steel plates, the 7mm-08 demonstrated approximately 25% greater penetration depth than the 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting a significant difference despite similar muzzle energies.