Long Range AR500 Armor Test

Published on November 28, 2014
Duration: 12:05

This long-range ballistic test evaluates AR500 Level III body armor against high-caliber rifle rounds at 400 meters. While it successfully stopped .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds, the latter caused significant blunt force trauma. The armor catastrophically failed against a .50 BMG round, splitting the plate in half.

Quick Summary

AR500 Level III body armor was tested at 400 meters against .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum, and .50 BMG rounds. While it stopped the .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua Magnum (with significant blunt trauma), it catastrophically failed against the .50 BMG, splitting the plate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Long Range Armor Testing
  2. 00:30Test 1: .300 Winchester Magnum
  3. 03:50Test 2: .338 Lapua Magnum
  4. 06:57Test 3: .50 BMG
  5. 07:59Final Analysis & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the AR500 Level III body armor at long range?

The AR500 Level III body armor was tested at 400 meters against .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and .50 BMG rifle rounds to evaluate its performance under extreme conditions.

Did the AR500 armor stop the .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds?

Yes, the AR500 Level III armor successfully stopped two .300 Win Mag rounds. It also stopped a .338 Lapua Magnum round, but the impact caused significant blunt force trauma to the ballistic dummy.

How did the AR500 armor perform against the .50 BMG round?

The AR500 Level III armor catastrophically failed against the .50 BMG round at 400 meters. The plate was split completely in half by the impact, rendering it ineffective.

What is the conclusion regarding AR500 armor against .50 BMG threats?

The test concluded that no body armor, including AR500 Level III, is sufficient to stop threats from .50 BMG rounds due to their immense power and energy transfer.

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