GREEN TIP 556 VS BODY ARMOR

Published on June 14, 2022
Duration: 13:12

This video features GHG Hussle conducting a ballistic test comparing the effectiveness of Winchester M855 Green Tip 5.56x45mm and .350 Legend rounds against an Ace Link Armor Level 4 plate. The test reveals that neither round penetrates the armor, but the .350 Legend causes more significant backface deformation, indicating greater energy transfer. The content highlights practical gear performance and ballistics.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, Winchester M855 Green Tip 5.56x45mm (62gr, 3060 fps) and .350 Legend (145gr, 2250 fps) rounds were fired at an Ace Link Armor Level 4 plate. Neither round penetrated, but the .350 Legend caused greater backface deformation, indicating higher energy transfer and potential for blunt force trauma.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to Armor Test
  2. 00:58Ammunition Specifications
  3. 02:235.56 Green Tip Live Fire
  4. 03:34.350 Legend Live Fire
  5. 04:49.300 Blackout Testing
  6. 08:25Operation Save the Cows

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 5.56 Green Tip ammunition penetrate Level 4 body armor?

In this test, the Winchester M855 Green Tip 5.56x45mm round, a 62-grain projectile at 3060 fps, did not penetrate the Ace Link Armor Level 4 plate. It caused surface damage but failed to breach the armor.

What is the performance difference between .350 Legend and 5.56 Green Tip against body armor?

Both rounds failed to penetrate the Level 4 armor. However, the slower .350 Legend round (145 grain at 2250 fps) caused significantly more backface deformation than the faster 5.56 Green Tip (62 grain at 3060 fps), indicating greater energy transfer.

Does body armor stop all rifle rounds?

Level 4 body armor is designed to stop rifle rounds, but effectiveness varies by specific ammunition type and armor construction. While this test showed Level 4 stopping both 5.56 M855 and .350 Legend, backface deformation remains a critical factor for wearer safety.

What is backface deformation in body armor?

Backface deformation refers to the inward bulge on the rear side of an armor plate after being struck by a projectile. Even without penetration, excessive deformation can cause severe blunt force trauma to the wearer, potentially leading to serious injury.

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