S&W 460 vs 5.56 NATO Who Wins?

Published on April 4, 2026
Duration: 1:15

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of 5.56 NATO ammunition, specifically XM193 FMJ and green tip variants, through clay media. The testing reveals that even after hitting the same point of impact as a .30-06 round, the 5.56 NATO rounds did not achieve full pass-through, with clay particles falling out from the green tip round.

Quick Summary

In a clay media penetration test, 5.56 NATO XM193 FMJ and green tip rounds fired from a 16-inch barrel did not achieve full pass-through. Even when impacting the same hole as a .30-06 round, the 5.56 NATO rounds showed limited penetration, with clay particles dislodging from the impact area.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Ammo Types: FMJ and Green Tip
  2. 00:18Barrel Length: 16 and 12 inch
  3. 00:50XM193 Impact and Penetration
  4. 01:09Green Tip Impact and Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

How did 5.56 NATO XM193 FMJ perform in a clay media penetration test?

The XM193 FMJ 5.56 NATO round, fired from a 16-inch barrel, did not achieve full pass-through in clay media. Even when impacting the same hole as a previous .30-06 shot, the clay particles indicated limited penetration.

What were the penetration results for green tip 5.56 NATO ammunition in clay?

The green tip 5.56 NATO ammunition also demonstrated limited penetration in the clay media test. Clay particles were observed falling out from the impact area, suggesting it did not fully pass through the dense medium.

How does 5.56 NATO penetration compare to .30-06 in dense media like clay?

Based on this test, 5.56 NATO rounds (XM193 FMJ and green tip) showed less penetration in clay media compared to .30-06. Neither 5.56 NATO variant achieved full pass-through, even when impacting the same hole as a .30-06 round.

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