Tiny SLAP Rounds Fired From The Wrong Gun!!!

Published on July 24, 2024
Duration: 16:28

This video explores the performance of custom Tungsten Carbide Sabot (SLAP) rounds fired from a PSA Sabre-10 .308 rifle. The experiment involved testing these rounds against AR500 Level 3 and Level 3+ armor plates, with mixed results. The SLAP rounds successfully penetrated the Level 3 plate but tumbled and failed against the Level 3+ plate due to instability in the .308 barrel.

Quick Summary

Custom Tungsten Carbide Sabot (SLAP) rounds were tested from a .308 PSA Sabre-10 rifle against AR500 armor. The rounds successfully penetrated Level 3 steel but tumbled and failed against Level 3+ armor due to instability in the .308 barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:53PSA Sabre-10 Introduction
  2. 02:28Cross-Caliber Experiment (7.62x39 in .308)
  3. 05:16Ballistics Gel Comparison
  4. 07:40Custom SLAP Rounds Explained
  5. 09:32Armor Plate Testing (Level 3)
  6. 11:20SLAP Round vs. Armor (Level 3+)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SLAP rounds and how do they work?

SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) rounds use a plastic sabot to launch a smaller, high-velocity projectile from a larger caliber barrel. This design increases armor penetration capabilities by focusing energy on a smaller, harder projectile.

Can 7.62x39 ammunition be fired from a .308 rifle?

While both calibers share a similar projectile diameter, 7.62x39 has a different case size than .308 Winchester. Attempting to fire 7.62x39 from a .308 rifle typically results in chambering issues and requires manual loading, which is not recommended for safe operation.

Did the custom SLAP rounds penetrate the AR500 armor plates?

Yes, the custom Tungsten Carbide Sabot rounds successfully penetrated the Armored Republic AR500 Level 3 steel plate when fired from the .308 Sabre-10 rifle. However, they failed to penetrate the Level 3+ plate due to instability.

What caused the SLAP round to fail against the Level 3+ armor plate?

The SLAP round tumbled and failed to penetrate the Level 3+ armor plate. This instability was attributed to the round's flight characteristics when fired from the .308 barrel, suggesting a potential mismatch in rifling twist or barrel harmonics.

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