Ballistic Gel Test: FMJ vs Soft Point | RMA Armament

Published on March 16, 2026
Duration: 1:03

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test comparing Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point (SP) ammunition against RMA Armament body armor. The test involves firing both ammunition types into ballistic gel placed behind the armor, with a water jug serving as a penetration indicator. The FMJ round impacted the ceramic plate, fragmenting, while the SP round's performance is observed for its potential to penetrate the armor and the water jug.

Quick Summary

This ballistic gel test compares Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point (SP) ammunition against RMA Armament body armor. The FMJ round fragmented upon impact with the ceramic plate, indicating it was stopped. The test then observes the Soft Point round's performance to see if it penetrates the armor and a water jug behind it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ballistic Gel Test
  2. 00:19Ammunition Selection for Test
  3. 00:34FMJ Firing and Impact Reaction
  4. 00:48Soft Point Ammunition Introduction
  5. 00:57Soft Point Firing and Observation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of a ballistic gel test with body armor?

A ballistic gel test with body armor simulates how different types of ammunition will perform upon impact. It helps assess the armor's ability to stop projectiles and measures penetration depth and projectile expansion in a medium that mimics human tissue.

How does Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition differ from Soft Point (SP) in ballistic testing?

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds have a metal jacket covering the entire bullet, designed for less expansion and more penetration. Soft Point (SP) rounds have an exposed lead tip, intended to expand upon impact, increasing stopping power but potentially causing more fragmentation or over-penetration.

What role does RMA Armament play in this ballistic gel test?

RMA Armament is the brand of body armor being tested. The video evaluates how their plate carrier or armor piece withstands impacts from different ammunition types during the ballistic gel test.

What indicates a successful stop of ammunition by the body armor in this test?

In this test, a successful stop of the ammunition by the RMA Armament body armor is indicated if the FMJ round fragments upon impact with the ceramic plate and if the Soft Point round does not penetrate the armor and the water jug placed behind it.

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