Tiny SLAP Rounds Fired From The Wrong Gun!!!

Published on July 24, 2024
Duration: 16:28

This video features Matt Carriker from Demolition Ranch experimenting with ammunition and body armor. He tests the performance of custom Tungsten Carbide Sabot rounds, similar to SLAP rounds, against AR500 steel plates using a Palmetto State Armory Sabre-10 rifle. The expert-level demonstration highlights the effectiveness of specialized rounds against armor and discusses potential instability issues when firing certain projectiles from specific barrels.

Quick Summary

Custom Tungsten Carbide Sabot rounds, similar to SLAP rounds, were tested against AR500 Level 3 body armor using a PSA Sabre-10 rifle. These rounds successfully penetrated the Level 3 plate due to their design, which allows a smaller, faster projectile to be fired from a larger bore, enhancing armor penetration capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:53PSA Sabre-10 Introduction
  2. 02:28Cross-Caliber Experiment
  3. 05:16Ballistics Gel Comparison
  4. 07:40Tungsten Carbide Sabot (SLAP) Rounds
  5. 09:32Armor Plate Testing
  6. 11:20SLAP Round vs. Armor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of Tungsten Carbide Sabot rounds?

Tungsten Carbide Sabot rounds use a plastic sabot to fire a smaller, faster, and harder projectile from a larger bore, significantly increasing their armor penetration capabilities compared to standard ammunition.

Can 7.62x39 ammunition be fired from a .308 Winchester rifle?

While the projectile diameters are similar, the case sizes differ, meaning 7.62x39 rounds are not designed for and may not reliably chamber or fire from a .308 Winchester rifle without modification or manual manipulation.

What type of body armor was tested in the video?

The video tested Armored Republic AR500 steel plates, specifically rated at Level 3 and Level 3+ protection, against various types of ammunition including custom sabot rounds.

Why might a sabot round become unstable when fired?

A sabot round can become unstable if its ballistic characteristics, such as projectile spin or velocity, are not optimized for the specific barrel's twist rate and length, leading to tumbling and reduced accuracy.

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