I have a couple of questions that I need help with. I really like your post on the level three patrol armors, very good tests. I saw the posts of the tests you did that showed that hot 55gr 5.56 could penetrate the 1/4 steel plates at close range and herein lies one of my questions. I have a target that I would like to get cut into plates. The target is made out of 3/8 AR500. I did some digging on the web and found a site that had a list of armor thicknesses that are required to stop a particular round (UL Level 7 rated steel) and 3/8 is listed as the thickness required to stop the m193 55gr round. Has there been any testing to verify that this is the case at very close range? Note that this is mainly for training purposes (running, hiking, pushups, sit-ups etc. etc.) to get used to the weight so I function better in our issued plates and vests not for shtf scenarios, but I still want the ballistic protection, no mild steel. I want something that would be durable but still give me ballistic protection at the range (Spall issue would be addressed). How do the plates you tested stand up at close range such as seven yards or less (CQC range/home defense distances)? My last question is about the plate materials. What hard armor material transfers the least amount of energy from the impacting round to the user? How does steel rank? DocGKR, any info that could help? Thanks.
You might be waiting a while, DocGKR no longer posts on this forum.
Thanks for the heads up, what forum does he post on now?
I want to say Lightfighter, but dont quote me. Maybe someone else will know
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You are correct.
He hangs out on LF and a few others.