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May 16th, 2010, 08:07 PM #1
Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
Would it be 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x39mm, or 5.45x39mm? By "most damage" I mean most likely to penetrate. For this question, assume that you are comparing the best readily available ammunition that civilians can legally buy. I'm just curious because I've seen a lot of these AK-47 vs AR-15 debates online. Thanks for your time.
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May 16th, 2010, 08:12 PM #2Active Member
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Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
Ur not planning to have a massive shoot out with the police are u? Or like rob a bank?
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May 16th, 2010, 08:13 PM #3
Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
I could be totally wrong about this, but I vaguely remember watching on tv that our troops body armor was only able to stop a single 7.62 round and it would damage the armor too much to be able to stop a second round.
I think I saw that on a history channel special when "Dragon Skin" was first introduced, but like I said, I could be totally wrong about that.
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May 16th, 2010, 08:24 PM #4
Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
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May 16th, 2010, 08:32 PM #5Super Member
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Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
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May 16th, 2010, 08:55 PM #6
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May 16th, 2010, 09:32 PM #7
Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
This is a very "subjective question", and it would depend on the type of armor, plates, etc. Either way, I don't feel very comfortable answering the question and will choose not to. I don't see any reason for you to really have this information, and I hope others that do know will keep this information to themself. Sorry, while you've been here a while, I just don't know you, your intentions, or why you really "need" to know this information. Best of luck to you.
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May 16th, 2010, 09:41 PM #8Banned
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Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
All of those the OP listed go thru all level 3a body armor especially the M885 Green tip with steel penetrator for 5.56x45mm .
just curious why you wanna know which would go through body armor?
use a 30-30 win they will definitely go through many types of body armor like a hot knife through butter.
AK-47 go through body armor like swiss cheese so does the AK74
the only body armor that stands a chance against AK47,AR15 and AK74 is Level 3A with rifle plates.
Level 4 armor is like dragon skin and heavy rifle plates for AP rounds.
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May 16th, 2010, 09:43 PM #9
Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
The bolded section is not completely accurate. True the SAPI plates are intended to protect the wearer through one firing incident. One of my friends was hit 5 times with 7.62x39 and is still in the Army.
Bullet 1) Went through the IBA low on his right side. Not a life threatening injury.
Bullet 2, 3, and 4) Were stopped by the SAPI plate. It was damaged but it stopped more than one bullet.
Bullet 5) Went above the SAPI plate breaking the collar bone and passed through the muscle and tissue.When you are called a racist, it just means you won an argument with an Obama supporter.
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May 16th, 2010, 09:44 PM #10
Re: Which of these calibers does the most damage to ballistic armor?
Look, let me set the record straight if I hadn't already. I am not planning on killing anyone or going on a crime spree. I apologize for the "subjective" nature of the question, but my only intention was to get some info. The reason why I want this info is simple: preparedness. Many gun owners collectively agree that the 2nd amendment is there for basis self defense and tyranny resistance. For basic self defense, obviously any will do. But for fighting tyranny, this question comes in. It's just a "what-if" scenario. Many people have guns that they will never use on anyone (which I hope will be the case for anyone who buys a gun). However, should something go horribly wrong (ie. another Katrina, rise of a dictatorship, etc), I would like to have at least minimal preparation.
If you don't feel comfortable answering, then why bother posting in the first place?
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