Exotic Shotgun Ammo vs Body Armor !!!

Published on October 27, 2022
Duration: 16:11

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducting a comprehensive test of various exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition against Premier Body Armor's Level 4 hard plates and Level 3A soft armor. The testing utilizes Clear Ballistics gel for realistic impact simulation. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the armor against most threats, but highlight the significant destructive potential of heavy, solid projectiles like the Tenderizer and solid brass rounds, which can defeat soft armor and severely damage hard armor.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested exotic 12-gauge shotgun ammunition against Premier Body Armor's Level 4 and Level 3A body armor. Heavy solid copper and brass rounds proved most dangerous, penetrating soft armor and severely damaging hard plates, while flechettes were stopped by Level IV armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Skit
  2. 01:34Video Overview and Sponsorship
  3. 02:28Armor and Target Setup
  4. 03:06Flechette Round Testing
  5. 05:00Piranha Round Testing
  6. 06:03Duck Shot Testing
  7. 06:51Macho Gaucho Testing
  8. 08:03Rhodesian Jungle Testing
  9. 09:00Doom Doom Doom Testing
  10. 10:21Tenderizer Round Testing
  11. 12:16Brass Pellet Testing
  12. 14:42Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of body armor were tested against exotic shotgun ammunition?

The video tested Premier Body Armor's Level 4 hard plates, designed to stop rifle rounds like .30-06 AP, and Level 3A soft armor, rated to stop .44 Magnum handgun rounds.

Which exotic shotgun rounds were most effective at penetrating body armor?

Heavy, monolithic projectiles like the 404-grain solid copper 'Tenderizer' round and the 389-grain solid brass round demonstrated the highest penetration capabilities, defeating soft armor and severely damaging hard armor.

How did flechette rounds perform against body armor?

Flechette rounds, which are small metal darts, penetrated the Level 3A soft armor and embedded in the ballistic gel, but were stopped by the Level 4 hard plate, with some darts sticking to the plate's surface.

What is the significance of NIJ Level IV and Level IIIA ratings for body armor?

NIJ Level IV is the highest rating, designed for rifle threats, while Level IIIA is rated for common handgun calibers like .44 Magnum. This test shows how specialized shotgun rounds can challenge these ratings.

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