This Armor Says it Will Stop a 50BMG AP Round… DOUBTFUL

Published on September 8, 2023
Duration: 21:45

This video features a rigorous test of the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy chest plate against various high-powered rifle rounds, including .50 BMG AP and Raufoss. The armor demonstrates impressive resistance, stopping .50 BMG AP rounds with significant kinetic energy transfer but no penetration. The test highlights the limits of even advanced body armor against specialized anti-materiel munitions. The HM Defense HM50B rifle is also showcased as a capable platform for .50 BMG.

Quick Summary

The Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate successfully stopped .50 BMG Armor Piercing (black tip) rounds fired from an HM Defense HM50B rifle. However, the armor was destroyed by a .50 BMG Raufoss Mk 211 round, highlighting its limitations against specialized anti-materiel munitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & YouTuber Banter
  2. 02:38Introducing Adept Armor & HM Defense HM50B
  3. 03:51Guest Appearances: Garand Thumb, KB, Brandon Herrera
  4. 05:09Armor Test: 5.56mm & .300 Win Mag
  5. 09:35Armor Test: .50 BMG Ball Ammo
  6. 11:57Armor Test: .50 BMG AP (Black Tip)
  7. 13:35Armor Test: .50 BMG Raufoss (Mk 211)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate stop a .50 BMG AP round?

Yes, the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate demonstrated the ability to stop .50 BMG Armor Piercing (black tip) rounds. While the projectile did not penetrate, significant kinetic energy transfer caused damage to the ballistic dummy.

What rifle was used to test the .50 BMG rounds?

The HM Defense HM50B, a bolt-action .50 BMG rifle, was used for testing the .50 caliber ammunition against the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate. It was equipped with Vortex optics and an Accu-Tac bipod.

What is the limit of the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate?

The Adept Armor Colossus Heavy plate's limits were reached when tested against a .50 BMG Raufoss Mk 211 round. This specialized munition, which is High Explosive Incendiary Armor Piercing, completely destroyed the plate and the ballistic dummy.

What kind of damage can result from stopping a .50 BMG round?

Even when a .50 BMG round is stopped by body armor like the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy, the immense kinetic energy can cause severe blunt force trauma. In testing, this resulted in broken ribs and simulated internal injuries to the ballistic dummy.

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