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Posted: 7/29/2015 6:05:53 PM EDT
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Quoted: Thishttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/download_zps6elnppho.jpg Out of this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/Untitled_zpskexzi2dg.jpg vs AR500 Level III+ and Level IV armor @ 100 yards, will they go through? That ammo is listed as 2952 fps. View Quote |
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Close, but I'm giving the edge to the lvl 4. Isn't lvl 4 rated for 50bmg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Thishttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/download_zps6elnppho.jpg Out of this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/Untitled_zpskexzi2dg.jpg vs AR500 Level III+ and Level IV armor @ 100 yards, will they go through? That ammo is listed as 2952 fps. I don't think level 4 will stop a 50bmg round...nor will any of that stop a .338 lapua |
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[#8]
Quoted: I don't think level 4 will stop a 50bmg round...nor will any of that stop a .338 lapua View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Thishttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/download_zps6elnppho.jpg Out of this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/Untitled_zpskexzi2dg.jpg vs AR500 Level III+ and Level IV armor @ 100 yards, will they go through? That ammo is listed as 2952 fps. I don't think level 4 will stop a 50bmg round...nor will any of that stop a .338 lapua |
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[#9]
An ESAPI Will stop a .338 Lapua, you still be dead from massive BFD but it does stop it.
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Close, but I'm giving the edge to the lvl 4. Isn't lvl 4 rated for 50bmg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Thishttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/download_zps6elnppho.jpg Out of this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/Untitled_zpskexzi2dg.jpg vs AR500 Level III+ and Level IV armor @ 100 yards, will they go through? That ammo is listed as 2952 fps. Lol no. Maybe at 1500 meters |
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[#12]
I am just questioning as to why, I, a fellow ARFCOMMER and North Carolinian was not invited to this scientific test
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[#19]
Between the back face deformation and the energy transfer... you're dead. Sucks to be you.
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[#23]
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Whatever, dude. I know a guy who took multiple shots to the back from a 338 while walking through a parking lot. It'll work. For sure. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Between the back face deformation and the energy transfer... you're dead. Sucks to be you. Whatever, dude. I know a guy who took multiple shots to the back from a 338 while walking through a parking lot. It'll work. For sure. But he had trauma plates duct taped to his back and a bullet proof brief case. |
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[#24]
Its the velocity that makes it penetrate the plate. Sails thru both I bet.
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Thishttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/download_zps6elnppho.jpg Out of this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/91nx2k/Untitled_zpskexzi2dg.jpg vs AR500 Level III+ and Level IV armor @ 100 yards, will they go through? That ammo is listed as 2952 fps. I don't think level 4 will stop a 50bmg round...nor will any of that stop a .338 lapua It will go right through any Level III, but not Level IV. |
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But he had trauma plates duct taped to his back and a bullet proof brief case. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Between the back face deformation and the energy transfer... you're dead. Sucks to be you. Whatever, dude. I know a guy who took multiple shots to the back from a 338 while walking through a parking lot. It'll work. For sure. But he had trauma plates duct taped to his back and a bullet proof brief case. The hallmark of a true professional. |
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[#28]
IF you have good plates, and they are hanging and not fixed, it might go through. My buddy shot his 110 BA at my 1/2 plates and it barley marked them.
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[#29]
Yes. Probably...maybe....Yup definitely.....video isn't workin
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[#30]
Quoted: If I had to guess, he already made the video. He likes to make us wait because he's mean. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Will there be a test? If I had to guess, he already made the video. He likes to make us wait because he's mean. |
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[#35]
Moral of the story, don't get shot with a 338L with or without a plate.
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[#36]
Not sure if they'll stop it, but I bet the energy getting through would do serious damage to the wearer anyway.
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[#38]
Just when I think I want to sell mine, I see this and go, nah.
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[#43]
Quoted: Impressive to see the size of the chunk of steel it took out of the lvl3 plate View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Moral of the story, don't get shot with a 338L with or without a plate. Impressive to see the size of the chunk of steel it took out of the lvl3 plate |
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[#45]
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What's the recoil like as say compared to a 30-06? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Just when I think I want to sell mine, I see this and go, nah. What's the recoil like as say compared to a 30-06? Mildly heavier. And most 338s are roughly double the weight, or more, of any hunting rifle. Awesome vid OP! |
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