Exotic Shotgun Ammo vs Body Armor !!!

Published on October 27, 2022
Duration: 16:11

This video tests exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition against Level 4 hard plates and Level 3A soft body armor. While most rounds were stopped, specialized heavy copper and brass slugs demonstrated extreme penetration capabilities, even destroying cinder blocks and heavily damaging armor plates. The testing utilized Clear Ballistics gel for impact analysis.

Quick Summary

Exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition was tested against Level 4 hard plates and Level 3A soft armor. While most rounds were stopped, heavy solid copper and brass slugs demonstrated extreme penetration, destroying targets and heavily damaging armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Range Action
  2. 01:34Exotic Shotgun Ammo vs Body Armor Overview
  3. 02:28Armor & Target Setup (Level 4 & 3A)
  4. 03:06Flechette Round Test
  5. 05:00Piranha Round Test
  6. 06:03Duck Shot Test
  7. 06:51Macho Gaucho Round Test
  8. 08:03Rhodesian Jungle Round Test
  9. 09:00Doom Doom Doom Round Test
  10. 10:21Tenderizer Round Test (Copper Slug)
  11. 12:16Brass Pellet Round Test
  12. 14:42Conclusion & Final Skit

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of body armor were tested against exotic shotgun ammunition?

The video tested Premier Body Armor Level 4 hard plates, rated for .30-06 AP rounds, and Level 3A soft armor panels, rated for .44 Magnum rounds. These were mounted on Clear Ballistics gel targets.

Which exotic shotgun rounds were most effective at penetrating body armor?

The 404-grain solid copper 'Tenderizer' round and the 389-grain solid brass pellet round proved most devastating, penetrating Level 3A soft armor and heavily damaging Level 4 hard plates.

Can standard shotgun rounds penetrate body armor?

Most standard rounds tested, like flechettes, duck shot, and mixed pellets, were stopped by either Level 3A soft armor or Level 4 hard plates, though some showed significant impact energy.

What is the purpose of using Clear Ballistics gel in armor testing?

Clear Ballistics gel simulates soft tissue and provides a visual medium to observe the penetration depth and impact effects of ammunition after it passes through body armor, aiding in performance analysis.

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