Videos tagged with Tungsten Carbide Core

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the steel thickness required to stop .338 Lapua Magnum rounds, differentiating between standard precision loads and specialized armor-piercing (AP) ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the penetration capabilities against various steel types, including AR500 and AR550, and mild steel up to 1.5 inches. The findings are crucial for understanding terminal ballistics and material resistance against high-power rifle threats.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various 5.56x45mm loads against different steel targets, including AR500 armor. Standard loads like M193 and M855 show varying success, with M855 penetrating 3/8-inch mild steel but failing AR500. The RUAG 5.56 AP TC with a tungsten carbide core demonstrated the highest performance, nearly penetrating 5/8-inch mild steel and significantly damaging AR500.