45-70 Lever Rifle vs. Level 3 Body Armor

Published on August 26, 2023
Duration: 13:01

This video details a custom Henry X Model lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, featuring aftermarket enhancements from Ranger Point Precision. The core of the video is a ballistic test comparing the rifle's performance against Paladin Armor Systems Level 3 body armor plates at 10 yards, demonstrating the plate's ability to stop multiple .45-70 rounds.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test demonstrated that a Paladin Armor Systems Level 3 body armor plate could stop five consecutive 250-grain .45-70 Government rounds fired from a custom Henry X Model rifle at 10 yards, though the plate sustained significant damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction: Tactical Hyve & Custom 45-70 Build
  2. 00:35Sponsor: CCW Safe
  3. 01:06Introducing the Custom 45-70 Lever Action Rifle
  4. 02:05Aftermarket Upgrades: Ranger Point Precision
  5. 03:0445-70 Cartridge Power & History
  6. 03:21Building the Rifle: Complexity vs. ARs
  7. 04:01Test Setup: 45-70 vs. Level 3 Armor
  8. 04:35Understanding Level 3 vs. Level 4 Armor
  9. 05:25Ballistic Test: Shot 1 at 10 Yards
  10. 06:00Analysis: Shot 1 Results
  11. 06:26Ballistic Test: Shot 2
  12. 07:00Analysis: Shot 2 Results
  13. 08:08Ballistic Test: Shot 3
  14. 08:19Analysis: Shot 3 Results
  15. 09:05Ballistic Test: Shot 4
  16. 09:48Analysis: Shot 4 Results
  17. 10:27Ballistic Test: Shot 5
  18. 10:44Analysis: Shot 5 Results & Conclusion
  19. 11:13Impressions: 45-70 vs. Level 3 Armor Performance
  20. 11:38Level 3 vs. Level 4 Armor Considerations
  21. 12:36Outro: Tactical Hyve

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 45-70 rifle penetrate Level 3 body armor?

In a test conducted by Tactical Hyve, a 250-grain 45-70 Government round fired from a Henry X Model rifle at 10 yards was stopped by a Paladin Armor Systems Level 3 body armor plate. The plate successfully stopped five consecutive rounds fired in a tight group, though it showed significant damage.

What are the key modifications on the custom 45-70 rifle?

The custom 45-70 rifle, a Henry X Model, features aftermarket enhancements from Ranger Point Precision. These include a larger lever, a full-length top rail for optics, an adjustable skeletonized stock, and a muzzle brake designed to tame recoil.

How does Level 3 body armor compare to Level 4 armor?

Level 3 body armor is lighter and generally more affordable than Level 4 armor. While Level 3 is designed to stop common rifle rounds like the M80 ball, Level 4 offers superior protection, typically against armor-piercing rounds, and can withstand more impacts.

Is modifying a lever-action rifle difficult?

Modifying a lever-action rifle like the Henry X Model is generally considered more complex than working on an AR-15 or AK-style platform. It requires more precision and gunsmithing skill, akin to working on a 1911 pistol compared to a Glock.

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