FPS Armor Piercing Ammo!

Published on April 1, 2015
Duration: 2:34

FPSRussia tests custom .22 LR armor-piercing ammunition featuring claimed depleted uranium projectiles against AR500 steel plates. The .22 LR round successfully penetrated the first two plates, significantly bulged the third, and knocked back the fourth plate 20 yards, demonstrating surprising effectiveness.

Quick Summary

FPSRussia tested custom .22 LR armor-piercing ammunition, claimed to contain depleted uranium, against four AR500 steel plates. The round penetrated the first two plates, bulged the third, and knocked the fourth plate back 20 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Custom Armor Piercing Ammo
  2. 00:40The Shot: .22 LR vs AR500 Plates
  3. 01:07Damage Assessment: Penetration Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of ammunition was tested by FPSRussia against AR500 steel plates?

FPSRussia tested a custom brand of .22 Long Rifle (LR) armor-piercing ammunition. He claimed it contained depleted uranium and a high amount of propellant, designed for maximum penetration.

How did the custom .22 LR armor-piercing round perform against AR500 steel plates?

The .22 LR round successfully punched clean holes through the first two AR500 plates. The third plate was significantly bulged and caught shrapnel, while the fourth plate was knocked back approximately 20 yards.

What rifle was used to fire the armor-piercing .22 LR ammunition?

The armor-piercing .22 LR ammunition was fired from a pink Keystone Sporting Arms Cricket rifle, a bolt-action firearm.

What are AR500 steel plates and how did they fare in the test?

AR500 steel plates are a common standard for ballistic protection. In this test, they stopped the .22 LR round after the third plate, but showed significant deformation and movement, indicating the limits of their protection against specialized ammo.

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