Armor Piercing Ammunition Testing: 30-06 M2 AP vs 3/4" AR500 plates

This video tests the penetration capabilities of three .50 BMG rounds against a 1.5-inch titanium plate. The SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) round with a tungsten core demonstrated superior performance, fully penetrating the plate. The Raufoss round, despite its incendiary and explosive features, got stuck, and the standard Black Tip round showed less penetration than the SLAP.

This video appears to be a ballistic test, specifically examining the penetration capabilities of .300 Winchester Magnum (WinMag) armor-piercing ammunition against AR550 steel targets. The title clearly indicates a comparison of ammunition performance against a specific type of ballistic steel.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of the 6.5mm CBJ APDS round fired from a modified Glock pistol against a 7mm hardened armor plate from a Russian MT-LB APC. Standard 9mm, 5.56mm, and 7.62mm NATO rounds failed to penetrate, only causing minor damage or dimples. The 6.5mm CBJ APDS round, however, successfully penetrated the armor cleanly, demonstrating its significantly higher performance.

This video rigorously tests the M80A1 .308 projectile against various steel targets, demonstrating its superior penetration compared to standard M80 rounds and many other AP projectiles. While it penetrates 3/4-inch mild steel and 3/8-inch AR500 steel, it is stopped by 1-inch mild steel. The M80A1 also shows impressive performance against concrete backed by steel.

This video from Banana Ballistics, featuring an expert firearms instructor, tests the stopping power of three .50 caliber anti-aircraft rounds: M1 Blue Tip, M20 APIT, and M8 API. The M1 Blue Tip demonstrates significant incendiary effects on a ballistic torso but only minor damage to AR550 steel. The M20 APIT and M8 API show armor-piercing capabilities against steel plates, with the M8 API failing to penetrate a 1.5-inch mild steel plate.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .338 Lapua Magnum rounds against various steel thicknesses. Standard precision loads were stopped by 5/8 inch mild steel, while the RUAG Swiss P 260gr AP round, featuring a tungsten carbide core, penetrated up to 1 1/4 inch mild steel and 1/2 inch AR500/AR550 steel. The AP round was finally stopped by 1 1/2 inches of mild steel.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.