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

Published on September 8, 2023
Duration: 21:45

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, alongside fellow firearms influencers, conducting rigorous tests on the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP rated plate. The armor is subjected to various threats, including 5.56mm, .300 Win Mag AP, and .50 BMG ball and AP rounds, fired from an HM Defense HM50B rifle. While the armor demonstrates impressive resistance, a final test with a .50 BMG Raufoss round proves to be its ultimate limit.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch tested the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP plate against various threats, including .50 BMG AP rounds fired from an HM Defense HM50B rifle. The armor successfully stopped the .50 BMG AP round but was destroyed by a .50 BMG Raufoss (Mk 211) round, demonstrating its limits against specialized anti-materiel munitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Skit
  2. 02:38Product Introduction: Adept Armor and HM Defense
  3. 03:51Guest Appearances
  4. 05:09Armor Test: 5.56mm and .300 Win Mag
  5. 09:35Armor Test: .50 BMG Ball Ammo
  6. 11:57Armor Test: .50 BMG Black Tip (AP)
  7. 13:35Armor Test: .50 BMG Raufoss (Mk 211)

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of protection does the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP plate offer?

The Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP plate is rated for Ultra-AP (Level 4+) protection. It is constructed from a Ceramic Composite material, approximately 1.5 inches thick, and is designed to stop .50 BMG AP (Black Tip) rounds.

Which rifle was used to test the Adept Armor plate against .50 BMG rounds?

The HM Defense HM50B rifle was used for the .50 BMG testing. This is a bolt-action .50 BMG rifle known for its accuracy, equipped with Vortex Razor HD optics and an Accu-Tac bipod.

Did the Adept Armor plate stop a .50 BMG AP round?

Yes, the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP plate successfully stopped a .50 BMG AP (Black Tip) round fired from the HM Defense HM50B rifle. However, the immense kinetic energy transfer caused significant blunt force trauma to the ballistic dummy.

What was the ultimate failure point for the Adept Armor plate?

The Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP plate was ultimately destroyed when subjected to a .50 BMG Raufoss (Mk 211) round, a high-explosive incendiary armor-piercing munition designed for anti-materiel purposes.

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