Is Tungsten carbide BulletProof? - FN 5.7 vs steel

This YouTube video, titled 'Can Silver Stop a 9mm? #gun #civtac #fullautofriday', explores a ballistic test to determine if silver can effectively stop a 9mm projectile. The description is minimal, but the title and hashtags strongly suggest a focused examination of projectile penetration and material resistance, likely involving shooting demonstrations and analysis.

This video provides an in-depth comparison of the M995 and M855A1 5.56mm rounds, showcasing their performance against various steel plates and concrete. The M995, featuring a tungsten carbide penetrator, demonstrates significantly superior penetration capabilities compared to the M855A1, especially against hardened steel targets. The host, from Banana Ballistics, highlights the M995's effectiveness and its high cost.

This experiment tests the bullet-stopping power of Lego baseplates against various calibers. A .22 LR was stopped by 27 sheets, a 9mm by 46, and a .44 Magnum by 77. A .223 round from an AR-15 penetrated 88 sheets, while a .50 BMG round went through all 100 sheets, destroying the target dummy.

This video explores whether Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid, can act as effective bulletproof material. It aims to answer this question through a scientific demonstration, likely involving projectile testing against the substance. The content appears to be a science experiment focused on material properties and their potential for protection.

This video tests the bullet resistance of standard granite countertops against various calibers. While .22 LR and 9mm rounds caused only minor marks or dents, a .44 Magnum round created a significant impact, causing spalling and a chunk to break off, but did not penetrate. A 12-gauge shotgun slug, however, completely penetrated the granite slab, demonstrating its limitations against higher-powered projectiles.

A test was conducted to see if Firequest Armor Piercing Incendiary 12-gauge slugs could penetrate an AR500 A2 steel armor plate. Despite the slugs' claims and incendiary tip, the test showed no penetration. The plate sustained only minor surface damage, concluding that this specific ammunition cannot defeat AR500 A2 steel rated for M855 green tip threats.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.