Adept Colossus, King of the Body Armor Hill? Beyond Level IV/RF3
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2022
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#BodyArmor #m993 #VPAM12 #SiCTiB2
It is funny that it took a round from WW2 to defeat a future proof plate. But SmKH was meant for armored vehicles not people. Just shows how far technology has come.
Anti tank is anti tank i guess
But it's still crazy that our personal body armor is getting to those levels
.223 Rem 35 Grain NTX @ Eyes, Pelvic Girdle, or Femur. Armor is over rated.
Hope this helps.
Would it have still penetrated on a new plate though?
@@jaypee389 Its about most likely hit area at a distance which is in the body's core. dont be dense, no one is saying armor makes you completely invincible.
@@atranimecs Mexico and Iraq showed me this. *On youtube in minecraft.
Better to have a chrome lined HBAR M4 with 2000 NTX rounds then 200 rounds of M993.
Wow, the performance of this plate is amazing
Git you summ!!!🤘
It's about as thick as stacking a steel plate under a level 4 ceramic. . . .
@@entitycreations but how much would that weigh together ? This plate is 6# alone, the combo would easily come in around 10 # tough to lug around
@@entitycreations the consideration is weight not thickness
@@marcusborderlands6177 For concealability thickness is important
I'm astonished it stopped m993 from .300 win mag, that stuff absolutely has a deserved reputation as an armor buster, even against light armored vehicles
The fact it stopped it going considerably over normal velocity is remarkable
id like to see it tested with some tungsten 7mm rem mag ammo. saw some that was 176 grain at 3450 fps. i bet that would deform it horribly or poke through
I thought M993 is 7.62 nato. Am I missing something? I thought the other rounds were 300 win chad 😂
M993 is the bullet type/military designation
It can be loaded in .300 win mag too
Or .300 blk, I suppose
M993 is *meant* for 7.62x51, and normally loaded in that, but being loaded in .300 win mag still makes the bullet m993
@@christopherjackson5829 300 win mag uses same bullets as 7.62x51 but different case.
Thankyou so much for quick education boys, learn something new every day 👍
why is this video so much better than other armor testing videos?
is it the pace? the bullet selection that doesn't start at 22lr?
it's very good, I enjoyed it!
Thank you very much!
That SmKH is HOT. 196gr @2917 fps is 3702 ftlbs. 8x57 is only supposed to make ~3000 ftlbs at ~2600 fps. Good thing the Mauser action is strong enough for magnum calibers that typically make ~4000 ftlbs. Based on the other results, I assume mass/momentum is what made the difference. Anyway, you were right to wait with the SmKH for a plate as impressive as this, and I'm relieved you didn't have any hangfire or point of impact shift issues with it.
Speed cracks and momentum widens that gap.
Almost always the limitation isn't the action, but the case head.
I've said it before and I'll continue to say it.... This channel is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED!!! I've not found any other channel with such concise and comprehensive testing and information on everything ballistic. GET THIS MAN MORE SUBS!
Adept lists this plate being able to have "standoff protection from .50 Caliber M33 Ball," that's one feature I'd like to see tested.
They said about 500 yards. I could make that happen. But I knw Oxide talked about wanting to do it. So if he doesn't then I will
I would not worry about M33 Ball it is the API that is almost the same price as the M33 on the civilian side. If someone was to shoot a 50 BMG at me in anger, I would assume it is API at the least.
@@mangrumpyold1871 I feel like if you're in a situation where you're getting shot at by 50 cal you're kinda fucked regardless if your plate can stop it or not
doesnt matter if it does that energy transfer to your body will kill you
@@mangrumpyold1871 .50 cal API is so absurdly hard to stop. Not sure if you would be able to wear something thick enough to do it.
Extremely impressed with the performance of this plate. From someone who has taken rounds center mass in OIF/OEF from 7.62 I wouldn't want to be hit by anything you threw at this armor lol. For this to soak up multiple hits by various AP and API rounds while being compromised from previous hits is amazing.
Bro what did that 7.62 feel like!?
@@Jonnyblacknell Imagine getting hit in the plate by someone swinging a sledgehammer at you. It will take you right off of your feet. You also get a huge nasty contusion at the point of impact.
@@scipher99 crazy man, thanks for your service from the UK!
@@Jonnyblacknell Thank you for that.
Thank you for serving, and welcome home brother
It's great to see a real scientist step into the UA-cam testing Arena.
I just pretend to be one on camera :D
@@BuffRANGE I always said the best scientists are citizen scientists! Passion for your art and study of what you are interested in can often be JUST AS if not more important and valuable to the community than corporate interests and glory-hound ph.D’s . Seen it a lot my self in the biochem community. Garage biohackers while they don’t drive the industry, offer critical feedback through their tinkering .
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, another aspect that many corporate scientists are prevented from doing due to copying by foreign governments and competition!
@@chupacabra304 some of the greatest scientific discoveries ever made have been by amateur citizen scientists. Unfortunately these days we're looked at with suspicion by people who don't understand what we do.
@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 preach brœthr ✊🏽
If I paid $1300 for a set of plates I'd be damned disappointed if I didn't get shot with 30-06 black tip.
You'd be more disappointed if you got shot with SmKH.
😂
Same. Dont wanna waste plates with 9mm or something lol
trust me! because of back-face-deformation trauma and later on PTSD you still don't want to get hit...
Watch you get hit with .22 rim fre and it misses the plate 😂
I like how thorough your tests are. Most of the stuff coming from youtubers is just shooting the plate. Thank you for providing such rigorous tests and accurate information. Keep it up!
The pleasure is all mine. If someone learns something from my videos that makes my day !
Agreed I just found this channel and I love the drop tests beforehand and the clay backer.
@@BuffRANGE What is that scope mount on your Mauser? I'd love to scope up my Mauser without having to ruin the receiver
@@bobbyhill3323 Badace Tactical: www.badacetactical.com/collections/ndt-mount-for-mausers
I like the detail and time you put into your vids rather than the very short ones others put out.
This is awesome, love have seeing your channel. It can be refreshing sometimes to just get a raw review without the theatrics. Great content, I'll be picking up some of their Storm side plates in the future.
Glad to see these things hold up as promised, I'm looking forward to the other products that adept it working on top
I am curious if the smkh would've made it through on a fresh strike face.
BEST buffman vid sofar. Not only for the content, but for also the editing and fun factor. You bumped those up, great work!
Awesome! Thank you!
Dude, you're awesome for doing these tests.
Hot damn what a test. Thanks a ton for that hard work Matt!
My pleasure!
Out of all the plates so far that I've seen you shoot this Adept plate which I am kind of surprised did pretty darn good
Hands down the most well put together scientific approach to testing armor I've seen on UA-cam, good job sir, finely done.
My pleasure. :D
This is the first video I have seen from your channel and I really like the way you test and this was a very interesting and entertaining video to watch, I'm definitely subscribing to see more.
Thank you! It can be repetitive at times but if you're out hunting for plate info, it can be very useful!
Considering this plates performance when it’s compromised,I think you’d have to punch a fresh plate while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet to penetrate it.
Super impressive performance here.
Awesome test, you never disappoint 💪
300WinChad needs to be submitted formally to SAAMI. :)
You *have* to do it. Get your name in the spec!
I feel like this plate was made partially in response to the 6.8 NGSW round that US mil has been trying to hype up. The DoD isn't releasing much information about that round's capabilities but the claims are ambitious, hence Adept pulled out all the cards for this plate while keeping it at a reasonable weight to try to accommodate absolute worst case scenario.
That +P+ M993 load is just nasty to think about and if the AP 6.8 load is anything close to that, this plate really is "future-proofed" as they call it.
I think it's closer to a boutique offering. If you need a sniper plate/are worried about some unknown threat, here's your deal.
A civil grade XSAPI is no joke!
I just found your channel. And right at the beginning I knew I needed to sub to it. This is the most scientific test I've seen to date in regards to testing body armor. Body armor is the last big purchase I need to make. I run a Tac vest with my gear attached. But it's just a vest with no protection. I need both. My vest consist of 4 pouches for pistol mags. One I use for a multi tool, Holster for a second pistol, 3 AR mags, Phone pouch, FlashLight pouch, and a batton slot. There's plenty of molle for my hand cuffs, Battle knife and anything else I want to attach. But adding that to a plate carrier may be too much weight for me. You know what I have so you should know what I need. I'm in Texas so that means we shoot BIG guns down here. I look forward to future videos and a recommendation for the right plate carrier. I would be willing to move from my vest to a plate vest with all the needed places for my gear. Thank you for this test and your work that so far beats out everything else I've seen. Good job!!!
The sheer amount of information presented is staggering. Insane stuff, keep it up. Channel deserves to be bigger.
Thank YOU!
Thank you for actually giving information and taking the time to have standards and describing those standards. Thank you for actually being an informational channel and not idiotic sketch comedy, cool guy bro memes, or a tacticool wannabe. Subscribed and will now watch your previous videos with great interest. Thank you again for being informative.
My pleasure! I have quite the collection of armor demo videos under my belt, if you have any questions feel free to ask!
Old school still works...glad I have a Mauser. Thanks for the test!
The fact there isnt atleast 4 30 cal holes in the back of that plate tells u how good it is
Buddy you have by far the best and most true body armor test on the net period... you're as close as 1 can get to the NIJ we regulars can get to... thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos...
Been waiting for this test
What an amazing plate!🙏
Very well done brother! And I loved the funny uncle,Roger cameo! Too funny! Thanks for the great job!
Thanks for watching
this is very interesting you steped it up as far as the round quality goes.
It cost me some serious $$$, but in the end, I think we set the standard if someone wants something above Level IV :D
That plate is both JACKED and CRACKED.
I love these tear-downs.
So do I !
Appreciate your work happy thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Wow! Great info and testing
Thank you!
Thank you for doing this plate, I ultimately ended up purchasing one for myself (Not your goal, but it is an endorsement of my trust in your integrity, methodology, and the quality of your productions.) Let's hope its just a pricey piece of set dressing, but I'll wear with confidence!
You are most welcomed!
@@BuffRANGE I need info on how to get these plates.
@@charliesmith5785 "Buffman" bit.ly/3wDGX5p
been waiting for this one !
The more I watch Matt's videos the more impressed I am with how scientific and fair and entertaining he is. Is Matt dry? He is and will be even in the biggest hurricane and that's a compliment
I've been watching all videos . Straight through BABY!
Thank YOu!
Can you please test their titanium + UHMWPE plate? I am specifically interested in whether it will stop M855A1 and M80A1 from 16” barrels.
Great teardown!
Thank you!
I've said it before and I'll say it again this is the best armor testing channel there is!!!!
Thank you!
I was wondering when someone would push it further. It’s always good to see, as it’s like the battle between radars and radar detectors; tech is constantly competing.
Been waitin on this one!
I did exercise today sir! Thank you
Good work!
This is probably the best or highest threat plate I've ever seen...
You are definitely not wrong :D
Silicon carbide truly is a wonder material, it's also in many cutting edge electronics, along with other carbides and arsenides.
Awesome video !
thanks matt, ill take this video as a birthday gift. yes that plate is now the king of armor.
Ohh it's your birthday today?
@@BuffRANGE no but close enough. thanks.
At first i was put off by the flex, by nature i am skeptical, i stuck it out and was impressed by your knowledge of reloading and ballistics, the in-depth review of the armor and your display of subject based experience kept me interested and the final inspection and conclusion left me satisfied.
Subbed, thumbs-up and a bell click for you, good day Sir.
Thank you for sticking around for the end! I can be goofy at times but do try to remain info/education centric :)
This is your best video (at least that I have seen)! Quite a while ago, when you first discovered the Smk-H, I commented that you had found the best AP that you would likely ever find and I got no feedback. Maybe you will believe me now. I noted then that I had shot it at well over 4,000 fps (when turned down to. .308" in the equivalent to a. .300 Chey-tac (a .30/.505 Improved Gibbs))! The projectiles handled that platform easily and I still have a 3" thick cold rolled plate with two complete penetrations and shredded a 3" thick seasoned oak capture block! When fired out of a. .30 caliber propellent gun with ~ 500 grs. of IMR 7828 at over 5,000 fps...it completely penetrated a 2" thick block of Inconel (a very expensive super-alloy) that easily stopped multiple rounds of 20mm Lahti anti-tank AP ammunition! With all that being said, I never had chronographed the original ammunition! This was all done back in the mid 1980's... and I haven't seen anything yet that will best the Smk-H, but there have been a few approaches using new technologies with novel carbon structures that could possibly exceed it's performance! Thanks for filling that gap.
My interests were mostly in the area of armor arrays and vehicles, and the limits of internal, exterior and terminal ballistics... and the curiosities in those areas have largely been satisfied. Thanks again for all of your excellent work, I don't know how you could have done better than you did in this video. Take care and as always, keep your powder dry!
Cheryl, I am not sure if I ever saw your reply. UA-cam is absolutely horrible about proper notifications for replies or comments, so I apologize, as I try to respond to as many comments as possible. I'm guessing you don't have anymore of those SMKH rounds left?
Adept thinks this WHA tungsten may be advantageous for ceramic penetration over Wc-Co cores being used today. It's simply downright amazing to throw these at 2900+ fps from the 23" Mauser
@@BuffRANGE
No I don't. I missed out on the link you had and even wondered about what you ever did with the few duds that you encountered!
As I indicated in my first comment, I pretty much accomplished everything that I was curious about with these as well as the limits of propellent driven gun designs... either via my own testing or through contacts with some of the top people that I met at conferences that I attended that were either DOD or contractors/liaisons...at ADPA/NDIA or Aberdeen PG... working groups, et al...
Some of the contacts came from 'filtered' responses to some articles that I have written in several magazines that ended up being very helpful over the years... that came out of extrapolations that I made when I was running into the velocity limits of the chronographs that I was using at the time.
They included upper echelon or director level people at various research facilities, to include Small Caliber sector arsenals and EML labs... and APG as noted previously.
They included (invited) tours at Aberdeen, University of Texas (Austin)/EML St. Marks (via FCSA/Olin) and numerous conferences via ADPA/NDIA...
Very briefly (in case you are interested)... some of those 'limits' are engineering/materials... type limits. Others are harder or more intractable.
Interior ballistics: > Hyper-velocity gouging...(see: possible resolution via bore/projectile hardness tailoring... though I have not seen it fielded yet... which could be due to classification or further difficulties. What I have seen is an increase in penetrator mass which could also be limited by the launch dynamics of APFSDS/DA long rods. Future development in the direction of penetration enhancement could come from segmented long rods and the possible use of various extremely robust forms of carbon geometries from the standpoint of impact tolerance and melting points.
To the question of achievable velocities...
- (In atmosphere) gouging will start to occur in the low to mid 6,000 fps range (for sliding contact projectiles). Keep an eye on tank gun velocity improvements though it is likely that any break throughs will be classified, I have the feeling that there is still something holding things up. You can probably keep an eye on the fielding of promised ship-based EML platforms for this area of launch technology!
As far as EML goes...there are some rather interesting launch dynamics outcomes... using velocity enhancement of pre-accelerated projectiles which has to do with the sound speed of the materials under study. The sound speed determines the speed limit of materials response. You can also encounter this once projectile speed reaches the hydro-dynamic regime (which can also be affected by density parameters).
At these velocities the communication of stresses normally influencing the projectiles, goes away (I e.- the projectile does not recognize the stress occurring at the nose-tip...in the impact framework). The same consideration applies in the pre-acceleration case. In conversation with a national government lab... accelerations involving loads of over 5 times the normal yield strength were mentioned. How far beyond 5 times he could not comment on.
Aero-thermal limits are another limiting factor. Tungsten long rods will encounter
degrading ablation in the 3 - 3.5 km/sec. velocity regime. Adding carbon (see above)
nose-tips will get you to 4 km/sec!
Lastly, in my tests with high pressure propellent guns (in the early to mid 1990's)
I ran through ~ a half dozen .30 and .50 caliber barrels (both rifled and smooth- bore) before reaching out to the various labs for answers. All shots in the mid 6,000 ft/second range resulted in in - bore projectile failures! End of barrel and the failure to notice the gouges will be memorable!
I know that this ended up being a little beyond brief... but you seem to be on the curious side, as am I!
Take care and keep your powder dry!
@@cheryltysver4819 4 kilometers per second? I am thoroughly perplexed if that is the legit speed of a projectile achievable out of something a human holds.
@@aloofsive1140 Those tests were conducted between 25 - 30 years ago and garnered far more attention than you almost certainly would ever want due in large part, to being published in a national/international venue. To your question... while the gun could be held rather easily, when operating at the maximum pressures for which it was designed, you most certainly would not want to be in close proximity! To quote the various DOD researchers that had experience with such guns, even with all the instrumentation that they had at their disposal, such guns could be very unpredictable and very short gun and barrel lifetimes were the norm (25 - 30 shots being not unusual)! Projectile failures for the various types tested were running between 85 - 90% and pressures were likely in the 200 - 250,000 + psi range (high enough to vaporize the front half of a fifty caliber cartridge case that became necessary after only twenty or so shots due to eight to nine inches of throat erosion). In the light weight projectile tests multiple .30 and .50 caliber test barrels were damaged in the first few shots due to hyper-velocity gouging when velocities exceeded the mid 6,000 - 6,500 fps range with L/D: 1 monolithic solids! The highest velocity recorded was just over 7,100 fps at the muzzle (6,980 over the Oehler 35P chronograph sensors)! Both the gun and 45" M2HB barrel were damaged during the shot!
With respect to the 4km/sec. velocities... those were cited in a NDIA conference that concerned measures that were necessary to cope with aero-thermal heating/melting of tungsten and carbon tipped tungsten long rod projectiles using non-conventional acceleration methodologies that were linked to next generation launch systems in the neighborhood of twenty years ago while I was consulting with a working group out of Aberdeen Proving Ground via ADPA/NDIA.
Great video.
Amazing content, easily the best armor testing on UA-cam. How exactly do you get your hands on some of these rounds? You obviously can’t just order them online
Various collectors have them from time to time, and my wallet is often empty.
Definitely the plate I am going to buy to replace my TSG level 4 si. I'll buy it sometime early next year.
Just be sure you have a carrier that will fit it. It’s thicker than any plate I’ve ever seen.
@@jonboy9734 already made a comment on that. I mostly likely have to replace my rbav which sucks.
Any recommendations? Proper fit is most important like making sure there is no excess bounce that could cause unnecessary wear on my back. I already have serious back issues.
Outstanding video man, like always! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving :)
You as well🦃🦃
Quite impressive I'd take it over a lot of 5.56 and 7.62 plates that are just as thick and heavy that do a lot less
This is the best one yet
Thank you !
beautiful plate
Masterly job Govenor.
Why thank you !
Appreciate your testing.
Always love your work, Buffman! Keep it up! An impressive plate for sure! I understand why you didn't shoot the SMKH first, but I wonder if a fresh uncompromised plate would have had a chance at stopping it. Unlikely, but it makes me wonder 🤔 maybe if you get another one. Haha
Adept thinks it's likely not possible at 45', but if they want to send a fresh plate, I would be willing to start it at 100 yards and try again :D
@@BuffRANGE Here's hoping! Thanks man! Appreciate you!
Great video
Best plate ever seen on your channel ! Thank you very much!
I would certainly agree. I don't think we've tested a tougher plate in terms of advanced threats.
That SMKH is really insane
That 2900 fps is no JOke
640 per plate is a really good deal for these
Great video as always!!
I just love it when the 8mm smkh comes out, you got any more rounds for future videos left?
Yes, but am always looking for more. Wish they weren’t as expensive as they have become :(
Super cool 😎
Wow, gr8 vdo on this plate. Gr8 ammo used on this plate. Definately a gr8 plate 4 body protection. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
My pleasure!!
300 win-chad. I'm using this from now on
This is an awesome channel great video
Thanks so much!
Damn good plate.
Adept is hands down, one of the most underrated armor companies out there. They are constantly innovating and pushing the envelope for personal armor. Oh and that plate is only like 650 usd also.
Aren't they brand new? I haven't seen hardly anything of their plates out in the wild. Just knowledge and technicals on Adepts front. This is literally the only testing I could find on one of their plates (other than their own videos)
@@cc-vg4ed they're not new, but they are really low-key. They haven't really leveraged social media much. They make all their stuff in house in EU, i _think_ around Prague.
@@thuglincoln7699 hmm. It looks as if their webpage was created in Q1 of 2021 so that is fairly new. Their contact page says their address is in Oklahoma, USA?
Also their about us says "Adept is a materials engineering and industrial design firm that focuses on the development of body armor and infantry equipment."
@@cc-vg4ed Yeah they used to be called "Diamond age" and they rebranded to adept a few years back. and yeah they have offices here in TX or OK, but they do most of their business in EU and have manufacturing there because of like ITAR and biz like that
@@thuglincoln7699 They should list their manufacturing location so people can vet it. Hesco, Highcom, RMA, LTC, Tencate all list theirs.
Cant wait to see their titanium plate!
I should ask them about testing that model. :D
The titanium by itself will not stop rifle rounds. It works in conjunction with a thicker UHMWPE.
The titanium plate itself is good for IIIA and spike resistance.
Thanks!
My pleasure!
Mr. Hoffman, someday I'm gonna send you a plate that could stop that antique tungsten alloy. Fingers crossed!
Also their Mantis plate is impressive in it's own way, could probably stop a steel core magdump like an AR500 plate stops a lead core magdump.
Yeah you’re gonna be feeling that
i am impressed
I just don’t understand why this channel doesn’t have a million subscribers.
I wish it did too! - Also not sure why I wasn't alerted to this comment.
I like how scientific this channel is
#forscience!
LOL I just love your 200 mag AP rounds, ethey should give the plate a solid test. But I always thought that a .50 BMG loaded with the M2 .30 AP as a sabot in a teflon sleve. Sort of like Remington's "accelerator" rounds. Now that round would give any armor a bad day
Impressive stuff! If you have more ceramic left over, please send it Qwe’s way!
Yes indeed. Mail man lost the first set.
@@BuffRANGE yeah, he told me. Shame about that XSapi…
That’s a bad ass plate
This is like the torque test channel for body armor.
Just bought mine because of this video. Adept oughta pay you for this one buff
Supposedly “Buffman” saves you some coin and gives me that kickback :)
@@BuffRANGE I already nabbed em I’m sorry :(
@@blykoger No worries at all :D
Only thing I would like to see is them develop some of this new metallic ceramic foam stuff that they are now producing and working with. It both absorbs and breaks up most every penetrating round they throw at it and seems to have huge potential combined with other technology.
That foam would be cool to see mass produced!
@@BuffRANGE it’s not as complicated as u think. Several ways to diy it even. It’s all about getting temp and cooling right. But several methods to produce it. The next is incorporating high entropy alloys into the foam.
@@kevinb.8649 That sounds well outside my wheelhouse of expertise :D
Impressive
Very amazing results. Would you say with a good quality llla backer it would have stopped the SMKH?
I doubt it.
I love this channel and I am a bit sensory overloaded on what to choose i am thinking RMA 3+ or 4 . But honestly I have to ask at the point of being hit with a 30.06 and all the ap stuff I feel like you probably are FUBAR anyhow from blunt force maybe i have no idea hahah but I’m just beginning to research this stuff. Any recommendations would be awesome as I am definitely overloaded with options and things to research. Thanks brother great channel as people have commented nobody comes close to your tests!
This has been my list I've been building. Top are the preferred choices:
Level III+
RMA 1092 G2
Stealth Armor Systems HEXAR (B4C or Alumina)
Militech RF2
Hesco 3810
Adept Thunder RF (no M855A1)
Hesco 3810
Tactical Scorpion Gear III+ Xtreme (foam edge)
AR500 A3 (No M855A1, and Single curve)
Chinese Import Tile array
Level IV:
Adept Colossus
US Military XSAPI
RMA 1192
Militech RF3 Black Label
Stealth Armor Systems Dragon Skin or Hexar Solid
Spartan Armor Hercules Xtreme (formally Ares)
Hesco 4800
US Military ESAPI
RMA 1165
Hesco 4601
Highcom 4S17M
RMA 1155
Botach Battle Steel Level IV (Longfri Plate)
LAPG Level IV or similar (foam edges, bare min budget recommendation)
SRT:
Hesco M210
RMA ESRT
Hesco L210
TSG ASP
Awesome ty that narrows it better thanks brother God bless you and yours.
@@Kampfwageneer No problem at all. If you have any questions, send me a DM on IG or FB.
I had a Turkish 8mm Mauser when I was a young teenager and shot that old milsurp FMJ ammo in the green bandolier, it would easily breeze thru multiple full size trees and it even shot completely thru a 78ish old car. Straight thru the engine block and out the trunk, no doubt 30-06 is extremely powerful but that 8mm just works lol. Could you imagine having an mg-42 fired at you in the 40's, thankfully we don't have to cuz I for one would not want that to happen lol. Really glad you threw in that 8mm you don't hear much being said about that rifle or round much these days, not everything new is better than old.
well in all seriousness the SMKH load is the cream of the crop. Standard SMK is not quite as effective as the M2AP bullet :D
@@BuffRANGE it's amazing how things change over time lol to bad I didn't order cases and cases of those and the ammo back when it was dirt cheap 🤣 if i would have been older during that time I sure would have lol
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Indeed. I wish I was into some of this at a much earlier time..
Looks like I found the set of plates to purchase for my Agilite K19 v3.
Hard to say no ..
15:23 The Plate Look-alike the Necronomicon Book of the dead 😅🤣
Nice 👍
Great Plate! Try Hoplite's top shelf LV IV plate.
What is the top line LTC/Hoplite plate model #?
I'd like to see companies put thin metal inserts into plates, perhaps before the UHMPWE backer, to help contain backface deformation. NIJ standards for deformation are way too lenient methinks.
That’s sometimes called a crack arrestor.
Would be better to be behind the polyethylene.
When the plate is curved... shouldn't they clay be shaped to the curviture of the plate, in order to simulate how the curved plate would be against the human body.
Great video thanks. We need videos like this if anybody is expected to pay over 600 for a plate...this way we at least know what we get for the 600 price
People pay $1200-1500
Each for some high end plates without ever seeing a demo of them! That’s what I’m here for
@@BuffRANGE I prefer layers of 3a in clothing. Like my bulletproof coat. A plate takes preparation...a coat you wear every day is already on your back.
I would maybe get 2 of these plates to throw into my double tall backpack 🎒 that holds my MK18. Other plates are almost 20lbs ....these plates would only be like 10lbs. Makes a big difference when the bag is loaded up and heavy.
@@mobilegamersunite yep. Hard to argue what you have on your or immediate access to vs something at home.
I remember when I could put on shirts that were one size too small.looking good keep up the hard work.
Thanks !
Awesome