British Lee enfield vs car doors

Published on May 30, 2020
Duration: 8:03

This video tests the penetration capabilities of the British Lee Enfield .303 British Mark III rifle. It demonstrates the rifle's performance against various materials, including paper, aluminum, wood, cinder blocks, sandbags, concrete, and finally, car doors. The .303 British round shows significant penetration power, capable of passing through multiple layers of wood and even two car doors, impacting a concrete wall behind them.

Quick Summary

The British Lee Enfield .303 British Mark III rifle was tested against various materials, including two car doors. Using 174 grain FMJ ammunition, the rifle successfully penetrated both car doors, impacting a concrete wall behind them, demonstrating significant ballistic power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Lee Enfield .303 British Mark III
  2. 00:55Loading and .303 British FMJ Ammo
  3. 01:58Paper Penetration Test
  4. 02:22Aluminum Plate & Ricochet Incident
  5. 03:00Wood and Cinder Block Test
  6. 04:56Sandbags and Concrete Wall Test
  7. 06:05Final Test: Lee Enfield vs Car Doors

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle is featured in the car door penetration test?

The video features the British Lee Enfield .303 British Mark III rifle. This bolt-action rifle was a standard issue firearm for the British Empire and Commonwealth during various conflicts.

What kind of ammunition was used in the Lee Enfield penetration test?

The test utilized 174 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) .303 British ammunition. This type of round is known for its good penetration capabilities due to its construction and weight.

How did the Lee Enfield .303 perform against car doors?

The .303 British rounds demonstrated significant penetration, successfully passing through two car doors and impacting the concrete wall behind them. This highlights the rifle's power.

What other materials were tested for penetration with the Lee Enfield?

Besides car doors, the Lee Enfield was tested against stacks of paper (penetrating about 1000 pages), aluminum plates, multiple layers of wood, and cinder blocks, showing varied results based on material density.

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