Magic Armor Defeats .338 Lapua MAGNUM!!!

Published on August 9, 2022
Duration: 25:22

This video from Demolition Ranch features extensive ballistic testing of various body armor plates from Armored Republic against high-powered rifle and pistol calibers, including the formidable .338 Lapua Magnum. The host, Matt Carriker, also reviews the LWRC SMG 45 submachine gun, noting its design and operational quirks during range testing.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch conducted ballistic tests on Armored Republic body armor, including an A1 Level 3+ plate stopping a .338 Lapua Magnum round with extreme deformation. The A3 hybrid plate effectively stopped pistol calibers with minimal backface deformation. The LWRC SMG 45 was also reviewed, noting a charging handle detachment issue.

Chapters

  1. 01:30LWRC SMG 45 Introduction
  2. 03:32Armored Republic Plate Overview
  3. 05:42SMG 45 Design Flaw
  4. 08:28Suppressed Shooting and Accuracy
  5. 10:06Ballistic Testing: Pistol Calibers
  6. 11:53Ballistic Testing: 5.56mm Green Tip
  7. 13:23Ballistic Testing: .308 Winchester
  8. 17:07Ballistic Testing: .338 Lapua Magnum
  9. 18:59Ballistic Testing: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What body armor was tested against the .338 Lapua Magnum?

In the Demolition Ranch video, an Armored Republic A1 Level 3+ plate was tested against the .338 Lapua Magnum. Despite the extreme power of the round, the plate successfully stopped it, although it sustained significant deformation.

What is the LWRC SMG 45 and what issues were noted?

The LWRC SMG 45 is a .45 ACP submachine gun-style pistol. During testing, a notable design flaw was observed: the charging handle detached easily, which could impede operation in practical scenarios.

How did Armored Republic's A3 hybrid plate perform?

The Armored Republic A3 plate, featuring an alloy front and polyethylene back, successfully stopped .45 ACP and 5.7x28mm rounds with minimal backface deformation, offering a lighter alternative for pistol caliber protection.

Can body armor stop .50 BMG rounds?

Testing against a .50 BMG round showed that a single plate was completely penetrated and shattered. However, a second plate in the stack managed to stop the fragments, indicating that multi-layer protection can offer some resistance.

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