How Much Steel To Stop A 308 SLAP?

This video showcases a custom-built 'Frankenstein' helmet, inspired by Iron Man, designed to withstand high-caliber rounds. Initial testing with an FN SCAR 17 firing 7.62x51mm rounds demonstrated the helmet's ability to deflect the projectile with only superficial damage. However, a subsequent test with a Serbu BFG-50A firing a .50 BMG API round resulted in the complete destruction of the helmet, highlighting the limitations of AR500 steel against such powerful ammunition.

This video features Shortshot Tony, a tactical gear reviewer, conducting live-fire ballistic testing on AR500 steel plates to assess the effectiveness of spall coatings. The experiment demonstrates that while uncoated plates can produce significant spalling, a spall-resistant coating, especially when used within a plate carrier, effectively contains fragmentation.

This video tests Fire Quest armor-piercing shotgun ammunition against AR500 SA2 steel armor. The test reveals that while the ammunition left a mark, it failed to penetrate the AR500 steel. The armor's rating for 'penetrating threats' or 'green tips' provided additional defense.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the performance of a modified M80A1 military bullet, dubbed the 'Short Mag,' by loading it into a .300 WSM case. The host, demonstrating high expertise in ballistics, conducts extensive testing against various materials including concrete, mild steel, and AR500 steel. The results highlight significant velocity and energy gains for the Short Mag version, along with its penetration capabilities and limitations against thicker steel plates.

This video provides an expert-level assessment of the Russian 6B45 Granite body armor, conducted by Garand Thumb. The testing protocol simulates various combat threats using NATO and common global rounds, including .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, .30-06 AP, and .300 Winchester Magnum. The armor demonstrates impressive performance, often exceeding expectations and proving to be a legitimate Level IV equivalent despite its lightweight and thin profile. The speaker emphasizes that while gear is important, training remains paramount.

This video from InRangeTV demonstrates a ballistic test comparing M855A1 5.56mm ammunition against AR500 armor plate. The test, conducted at 15 yards on an outdoor range, shows the M855A1 round impacting the steel plate, causing significant flexing. A water jug placed behind the armor ruptures upon impact, indicating substantial energy transfer. The demonstration highlights the performance characteristics of both the ammunition and the armor under specific conditions.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.