50cal SLAP Round in a Serbu vs THICCCEST Body Armor

Published on September 26, 2023
Duration: 20:53

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch conducting extreme ballistic tests on advanced body armor. With high authority in firearms entertainment and destructive testing, he demonstrates the capabilities of Premier Body Armor plates against various high-caliber threats, including .50 BMG ball, API, AP, .408 CheyTac, and .500 Auto Max rounds. The tests highlight the effectiveness of a custom 9-layer composite plate against significant threats, while also showcasing failures with less robust armor and ammunition feeding issues.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch's Matt Carriker tested Premier Body Armor's extreme 9-layer composite plate against .50 BMG API, AP, .408 CheyTac, and .500 Auto Max rounds. While standard Level III+ and triple-bonded plates were penetrated by .50 BMG ball, the 9-layer plate demonstrated substantial stopping power, though it experienced significant backface deformation with some rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Body Armor Skit
  2. 00:36Premier Body Armor Plate Overview
  3. 01:56Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max Testing
  4. 05:35.50 BMG Ball vs. Single and Triple Plates
  5. 08:16The 'Thicccest' Plate Carrier
  6. 10:15.408 CheyTac vs. 9-Layer Plate
  7. 11:38.50 BMG Ball vs. 9-Layer Plate
  8. 13:2750cal SLAP Round and Serbu Failure
  9. 17:47.50 BMG API (Silver Tip) Testing
  10. 19:12.50 BMG AP (Black Tip) Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of body armor was tested against high-caliber rounds?

The video tested various Premier Body Armor plates, including standard Level III+ plates, triple-bonded plates, and a custom '9-layer' composite plate designed for extreme testing scenarios.

Which firearms were used in the ballistic testing?

The testing utilized a Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max (.500 Auto Max), a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG), and a CheyTac M200 Intervention (.408 CheyTac).

How did the Premier Body Armor 9-layer plate perform against .50 BMG ammunition?

The 9-layer plate successfully stopped standard .50 BMG ball ammunition, .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API), and .50 BMG Armor Piercing (AP) rounds, demonstrating significant stopping power.

What issues were encountered during the testing?

A significant issue was a jam when attempting to fire a Winchester .50 cal SLAP round from the Serbu BFG-50A. Additionally, less robust armor plates were penetrated by .50 BMG ball rounds.

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