Level IV Armor vs UNRATED THREATS!

[@CharlieMikeNS]

The fact that it stopped .338 *after* already stopping 06 black tip and 855a1 is incredibly impressive.

[@Juliet1106Tango]

True...but you're pulling that armor out of your chest cavity

[@1810jeff]

@@Juliet1106Tango assuming your ribs didn't shred your lungs already

[@apathy1128]

@@1810jeff Did you 2 go to middle school? Ever heard of newtons law? If the recoil doesn’t smash your shoulder off, the impact sure as hell won’t do significant damage after being stopped by a hard plate with padding in between.

[@1810jeff]

@@apathy1128 The difference is that a bullets pressure is put on a smaller surface area so it does more damage but when being fired the impact is spread through a larger surface area and that's ignoring all of the recoil dampening features that a lot of firearms have.

[@rodiculous9464]

There's nothing really special about a1, and generally anything that stops 855 will stop a1 unless it's some kind of fly by night company that skimps on safety margins. It's mostly for being more accurate and fragmenting more reliably than 855 not some kind of magical armor piercing round

[@ChubDetector]

Your excessive use of adjectives made this video beautiful. Love it

[@vaultthirteen5782]

Have you ever considered doing a “top 5 body armors” video? I’ve learned a lot about firearms on KZbin, but when it comes to body armor, the information available isn’t as well-rounded. What’s the price range of most body armor rigs these days? What are the pros and cons of going with cheaper or more expensive rigs for the budget-bound? Etc. love your videos man, keep up the good fight!

[@contentcop]

Because body armor is more niche. Like, what gun are you running? What gun do you think your enemy is going to use? Location? Is it for a defensive post or will you be hiking with it on for 20+ miles? Budget? Do you want it be able to run a full sized rig on it? Ect.

[@SkyKid002]

One thing I've noticed is more expensive typically means lighter

[@contentcop]

@@SkyKid002 lighter and can normally take multiple hits

[@sethmoore4249]

If your looking for probably the best body armor check out Dayton armor they’re quite expensive but I think they have some of the best plates by far and super light weight.

[@boosteds2k485]

This would be a great idea for a video! Comparing and body armor at different price points 👍

[@z50com]

With all the body armor being sold it's prudent to practice HEAD SHOTS!

[@GamerMarine89]

Nah dude leg meta

[@DaveL9170]

Low middle mass. Right under belly buttons. Still very deadly.

[@GamerMarine89]

@@DaveL9170 basically anywhere that's not center mass

[@doctorchaotic3415]

Bruh i shoot peoples nuts if i got the shot

[@nerdlywehunt]

just shoot 'em in the balls!

[@Grey5.0]

Crazy rounds! Would love to see one of those simulated body or torso made of of that silicone stuff (With the bones and organs and all) wrapped in body armor. Not only to see how to body armor reacts but how the body does from all that force packed into those rounds. Great video as always!

[@mohammadmujtaba8125]

Go check out Demolition Ranch's latest video

[@explodingzombie14]

I'd like to see them put the plates against clay so it holds the deformation pattern.

[@jaquavise1147]

Sadly those dummy’s cost up to 5k a torso.

[@Anonymous-pn4xm]

Yeah especially that sabot one

[@jordancerace9310]

If you get shot with the 30-06 or 338 lapua, u are no longer in the fight lol regardless of whether the round penetrates the armor 😂

[@Charon-5582]

That .338 hit would break ribs. Also, the passion you have for this is awesome.

[@galvinstanley3235]

Bullets are becoming obsolete,armor for both body and head are good enough to stop most rounds;war is changing again,and it's time for a new weapon that can defeat body armor easily.

[@galvinstanley3235]

@@Charon-5582 The arm isn't a fatal shot,and a neck or face would be a difficult shot because of how small the target is.The Sig Spear rifle that's replacing the 5.56 will hopefully be able to shoot through the armor.

[@AjarZzzz]

​@Charon-5582 I love how he avoided how you pointed out the whole lower region of the body including pelvic regio. That tends to drop,paralyze, or kill. But proceeds to talk about the difficulty of hitting a shot on the portion of the body no one is aiming for. I really hope my generation stop getting info from tiktok and call of duty and actually do some research...

[@Daronvines]

Idk if it’s been said, but I for sure thought that 338 was gonna zip through. That to me was the most impressive part of the video. That and the 7.62 being stopped mostly after the 338 hit that plate. Let’s be honest though. The 338 may have been stopped but I’d be willing to bet the man behind the plate died from the impact of the round 🤦🏻‍♂️ if only we had some volunteers to test.

[@JohnZ556]

Well, at least someone strong enough has a chance to survive that blunt force, vs a 100% instant doom. So, stay fit.

[@nick_steele9790]

@@JohnZ556 or someone incredibly (and I’m talking seismically) fat so the fat would absorb all the impact XD

[@JohnZ556]

@@nick_steele9790 Well yes, but he probably dead from heart attack or exhaustion getting to the combat zone.

[@nick_steele9790]

@@JohnZ556 Oh that is very true. Perhaps an armored mobility scooter? I mean I guess at this point he might as well get an APC XD

[@slingshotnerd]

@@nick_steele9790 get someone from Meal team 6 to test it out

[@RAMZAVFX]

"Thats not normal" i died man. 😂

[@Tinman3187]

4:47 This is why the NIJ needs to change their standards from using specific cartridges to using a selection of FMJ and armor piercing bullet designs in common calibers (5.56, 6, 6.5, 6.8 ,7mm ect) with ideal sectional density in each one and then establish at what speed they each can penetrate a particular armor. It would be more work but would be way more useful than their current model. You would be able to look at a fancy new military or civilian cartridge and have an educated guess on what NIJ level it could pop through. For example if level 3 can stop 7.62 nato ball ammo can it stop 6.5 creedmoore ball ammo? What about 6.5 grendel ball ammo?

[@TacticalTerry]

The best thing to stop 6.5 Creedmoor is to get the shooter to stop and brag about its performance. Some folks can't shoot and yack at the same time. 🤣

[@IRONHEAD12701]

I was totally amazed 😳at how it stopped the .338 Lapua round. I thought for sure it was going thru that plate. I would’ve lost serious $$$$. Thanks for the video post and best of luck 🍀👍🏼

[@kf23155]

Best part of this armor? It was made with pride in Centerville, Iowa! 😁

[@guerillaglue6969]

And it hates carotid arteries

[@RockyMountainWest13]

IOWA- Idiots Out Walkin Around

[@AldoSchmedack]

Interesting! Go Iowa!

[@allcapsboy9139]

THIS PROVES THE STICKER ON THE BACK OF THE PLATE IS THE REAL SECRET INGREDIENT

[@selfmadetool]

That must have been a lot of work on your end to record and edit, but the results were both informative and entertaining to watch! Thank you for recording.

[@obbyjep7597]

Might be neat to pull some m855a1 projectiles and load them in a 22 250...

[@sarys73]

Bro I was thinking about getting a MIRA L4, but your RMA L4 videos have proved it's awesome, and it's $100 cheaper than MIRA

[@aryanpashtun416]

The way Eric says "SON!" at 8:54 cracked me up.

[@SkyKid002]

The one at 8:24 was funnier lol

[@turnerface]

Awesome video. The full auto cmmg mk47 made my day! That flash and sound is worth the whole video!!!

[@Eco19]

Was looking for this comment

[@willmaupin1249]

The fire balls out of the full auto was so satisfying 😍😍

[@gibson4544]

I wonder what the accelerater would do if it had a green tip or fmj instead of soft points

[@nemisous83]

Probably not much more damage at those speeds the copper behaves similar to lead and flattens out.

[@FM4AMGV]

@@nemisous83 I think we're thinking forgetting all about copper, steel or tungsten. I bet hardened steel at that speed would rip through.

[@556RF]

M855A1 out performs standard green tip m855

[@gibson4544]

@@FM4AMGV you got a point there a solid steel bullet could be used because of the sabot

[@JohnSmith-bf1sq]

He could pull a 855a1 and load it into a 22-250 to get the velocity.

[@circlebforge6060]

Crazy to think that a $160 plate can stop all that, glad I went with rma

[@Monztuh]

I'm thinking bout buying 1 to start off. Was going to get e mariciras land le plate carrier for like 100?

[@circlebforge6060]

@@Monztuh I’d go for a reputable brand, not airsoft for a plate carrier. I use an lbt6094a

[@joeg5414]

ordered a set of the 1155 single curve for $260 shipped with Memorial day discounts. Was about to order the LA Police Gear for $240. Seems like good stuff, but NIJ certified plates for only $20 more, can't beat that. Went with a shellback carrier. The cheaper one - Rampage. Still might order 1 steel plate just to have though. I know people say go with ceramic, but for some reason I like the idea of having a sturdy steel plate...especially if plates are made illegal like they're trying

[@circlebforge6060]

@@joeg5414 should’ve gone with the multicurve and a better carrier like crye, lbx, ferro, spiritus etc. multicurve because it’s more comfortable to wear all day, better carrier because they’re typically better built and are more comfortable. Don’t buy steel, look up steel body armor spalling videos

[@colemontana8695]

Holy shit KZbin told me you posted a video I think the internet is broken

[@Pallium_Industries]

I feel like id be dead long before something with enough force to penetrate those level 4s actually does.

[@nickadkins7765]

This is exactly why i run these plates 🤝 for less than $350 for a pair it's nearly impossible to beat

[@Jacoby4465]

What about the weight/bulk of them?

[@nickadkins7765]

@@Jacoby4465 they are heavy, but it's level 4. They are all going to be kinda heavy with that kind of protection capability.

[@commonsense7057]

I bought this armor a year ago after seeing this video. Haven't had the misfortune to test it out yet but it's held up well to wear and tear.

[@louwgreeff4195]

Those ceramic plate / composites sure are very very impressive. I have seen a few rounds out there, mostly the faster ones like .243 and .22250 going through ar500 steel, but none to my knowledge goes through a ceramic compound. Ideally the test should involve a single round center hit, but of course this is not feasible.

[@McSurviveGuys]

Kentucky Ballistics did repeated deer round tests against this armor and it withheld almost every shot it took. Including 3 .338 Lapua rounds and a .300 winmag

[@AlexHouse4]

I think it would be cool if you got a really cheap level 4 plate and test it against an RMA plate or something more expensive.

[@Freakishd]

Unfortunately I think a video like that would ruin the chances of ever being sponsored by RMA again 🤣

[@556RF]

You should watch Buffman Range He does tests of the Botach Level 4 battle steel plates and LAPG level 4 plates both 100 dollar plates and the RMA stuff.

[@cryptokeeper7925]

I'd love to see the hesco 4601 tested, and the ceradyne defender 275. Though I'm glad this held up 😉

[@hotwater8473]

@@556RF how did the rma hold up compared to the other cheaper plates?

[@PaulTapia-sr6if]

I appreciate that you didn't use the same plate for the whole test. Makes it somewhat more controlled

[@slim7980]

This was a great video. Great review of the level IV armor. I cannot believe how it held against that .338 I’m mind blown.

[@Wizop]

Need a video of this but on a ballistic dummy so we can see the damage that will be caused to the body and insides by the impact. Banger video.

[@personreanimation]

KZbin actually notified me! Wtf!

[@BIGWHIT76]

Miracles do happen!

[@nope8535]

IKR!?

[@jacobs.9230]

FEDERAL RED FLAG LAW IN CONGRESS RIGHT NOW

[@jeremy2255]

That is some bad ass armor! Just amazing! Mind blowing how it can stop that much hydrastatic nasty shock!!!! WOW 😲

[@Alaskantiger311]

could you guys do something like this but with a couple of other brands of armor? It would be cool to see what Hesco 4800 IV, and Mira level IV plates might do.

[@davidhowe7844]

I can get close to those .30-06 accelerator velocities with an 80gr Barnes ttsx out of my .25-06. 3814fps listed in the manual with 57.5 grains of hybrid 100v powder. Little bit heavier bullet at same velocity would be cool to see what those do

[@FrostyBud777]

9:50, Those Fireballs from the muzzle are awesome~!

[@danielandrews7028]

EVERYONE ALWAYS FORGETS THE 22-250. There are rounds that can exceed 4500fps! I have seen holes the size of a quarter blown thru level iii+ armor like it was nothing

[@msa4548]

Saw something about the 220 swift being able to penetrate armor just because of the speed.

[@BuffRANGE]

But that's steel. 22-250 twist rates favor lighter varmint bullets, that with lead cores can do a nightmare on steel barrier, but fall very short against ceramic.

[@saintsinningsword]

I don't think there's Lv IV steel armor out there either.

[@derekthompson8910]

That was an awesome vid Eric! Appreciate the great content!!

[@snakeyes7711]

Always love the videos you guys do. And you just gained 50 cool points with the fender camo hat.

[@__Ryan_]

He’s got the white coat on it’s gonna be a good video

[@irock2drums]

It’d be awesome if you could custom load one of those 30-06 accelerator rounds but with the M855A1 projectile and test it on a fresh plate.

[@imperfectlump6070]

You can

[@NavVet-ki9fi]

Yes Dr 8888 thank you for the test !

[@koryporporino843]

Great video as always, nice stance and recoil absorb on that CMMG, too.

[@sniper12589]

great video. if you really want to get crazy with some ammo try pulling some of the armored piecing 5.56 bullet, green tip 855, and or 855 A1 bullets and loading them up into a 22-250 or 220 swift. getting them cranking out even faster. and you could even try taking a few federal 5.7 40gr fmj bullets and loading them up as well in the 22-250 or 220 swift. bet those could easily touch velocities of around 4000fps plus with the correct powder and a 26inch barrel. small pointed bullet profile moving at some crazy velocities would deffinitly be an interesting test. again love the content and always enjoy watching each of your new videos.

[@pheuuu5198]

Wow to your recoil control 👏

[@jackson7421]

Y’all need to shoot that armor with a 700 nitro express!

[@samueladams1775]

Scott at Kentucky Ballistics could help with that.

[@elementalist1984]

Even if the body armor stops the 700 nitro Express, it would probably still kill the wearer

[@salvatore6539]

A scale behind or something to measure the impact pressure would be fun.

[@toyotek2]

Great video fellas.

[@gerardlawrence6193]

Love that video

[@Caannnnoonn]

This is the video that sold me on RMA when I was searching for plates. It seem like their level IV is designed to be level IV+ or level V when NIJ updates their standard.

[@VK92KL]

Its unbelievable that it stopped a 338 lapua, definitely not a level 4 plate :D

[@Phoenix88.]

Time for a 50BMG A-MAX or M33 Test?

[@chrischiampo7647]

Mk211 Raufoss Round 😮😊 That’s Going To Hurt 🤕

[@berniestraight126]

Holy crap 338 lapua magnum at 15 feet I’m sold. I don’t know what would be better have it go through or stop it man that would hurt either way my gosh. Very cool hi from Washington state .

[@Dante-420]

I think you brought up a great point around 5:45 about NIJ standards. Seems to me the tests/levels are quite dated!

[@jmoneyproductions484]

The energy in this video has me laughing 😂

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

Fantastic video.

[@NCshooter1213]

I hope armor of this rating gets cheaper in the future. Would love some for my family

[@nickadkins7765]

These are extremely cheap for what you get. $130-150 per plate.....it doesn't get much better than that

[@loveymurr8880]

Shocked i actually got a notification this time

[@ftargr]

starting to realize this type of thing is just a commercial. a commercial relevant to my interests but still

[@ADB-zf5zr]

Just paused this video to watch the first one with the 1155 plate, and yes, the new cameras are nice, definitely better IQ, colours, sharpness etc. IMHO as big an improvement as moving from 720p to 1080p :)

[@hunterphille1280]

Thanks for all work on your videos. It's always interesting to watch all of them. Isn't it amazing how many hunting rifles meant for deer or similar size game can defeat armor? I have a question I'd like to ask, and this has nothing to do with armor, but I have a Benelli m3 super 90 in my collection and I really can't find any real good videos on it as it's not an m2 or m4. I've seen Chad talk about his a little, but would y'all consider doing a really detailed video on it?

[@ElderGuy729]

That is some high quality armor!

[@KDX420]

the russians have a new categorization system called BR. BR-6 stops 5 full 12.7x108 API rounds IIRC.

[@jeremy2255]

Is that body armor??? If so only air support will do!!

[@joeycoppens1064]

Yeeyee! Just gonna send it!

[@LSD25]

America should adopt the VPAM armor system, I want a VPAM-14 plate, rated to stop 14.5x114mm BZ API with less than 22mm of backface deformation.

[@randytrivitt6539]

Yes nice nothing but love for the 2A community... 💯❤️🤍💙🇺🇲💪⚡⚡🙌

[@Snapper314]

RMA Level 4 is VERY GOOD... and VERY HEAVY. But I still like it for less expensive armor that will stop most threats with LITTLE Back Face Deformation.

[@GimmeDaBacon]

Hey I know I’m late but maybe if the accelerator bullet was a 62 grain m855 green tip or even that m855a1 bullet I think it’d actually penetrate it’d be cool to see ya make some hand loads with a little extra powder too for a little extra kick

[@tonygotts199]

Here is something you might like to try if you can find it. I believe there's a 9-millimeter round from Geco that has a steel penetrator. I believe that this was used by Israel back in the day?

[@chrischiampo7647]

You Should Pull And Load The M855A1 Projectiles In Those 30/06 Accelerator Rounds I’m Betting Then They Would Go Thru 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😀😀😀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@mannys9130]

Talk about a demon. That would be absolutely incredible. I'd LOVE to see that tested.

[@JohnSmith-bf1sq]

He could just pull them and load them into a 22-250 or 22 creedmore

[@BuffRANGE]

@@JohnSmith-bf1sq 22-250 barrel twist rates are too slow to stabilize a long bullet like m855a1. I've tried..

[@JohnSmith-bf1sq]

@@BuffRANGE interesting!!! Thanks for the info!!!! Maybe 22 creedmore might work better. Also just subscribed to your channel after you comment and engagement with the community it is appreciated!

[@BuffRANGE]

@@JohnSmith-bf1sq Thanks I appreciate it. 22 creedmoor would be very promising. They're getting what 3500+ fps from a 75gr bullet. Those top out around 2800 in a 22" 5.56. Available twist rates they mention of 1:7 would be perfect as well. Could be my answer for armor testing when I want to make sure my M193 is going 3400 fps!

[@shawnmay5875]

Awesome to see some accelerators, glad I got a stock pile

[@fundayshooting2967]

You can now reload sabos in a bunch of different calibers …. Enjoy

[@charlesdavis3923]

WTW done a video on armor rated to stop 762x39, he hit it with two rounds of 5.56 and it stopped both rounds but when he hit it with two rounds of green tip they went right on through. Interesting videos

[@bumponalog7164]

Green tip has a steel core which makes it semi armor piercing.

[@dzsquad1965]

Wow dude Eric after the .338 you just made that company vest change their price on that plates to way higher up!!thanks slot Eric I was saving for a set now I really won't be able to afford them now thanks lol

[@samueladams1775]

Take a 30-06 black tip and reload it in a 300 RUM. I suspect it would make it through.

[@TheNkp08]

Very common to have it reloaded in 300 win mag which should go clean through.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@TheNkp08 This plate would hold likely to about 3000-3050 fps. At 300 WM velocities (3223) M2AP did penetrate :D

[@samueladams1775]

@@BuffRANGE that is why I suggested the 300 RUM. I get velocities depending on bullet weight between 3250 and 3400 fps. Using 200 gr. Down to 150 gr. heavy jacket. I found out thin jackets come apart/frag and extreme velocities.

[@danielroesner2342]

Can you replace that 55grs bullet in the accelerator ammo with a M995 bullet? (Tungsten core 5.56) and do some Penetration test?

[@bumponalog7164]

Buffman Range youtube channel tests the RMA armor against m993 and m995.

[@Rsbangera]

Muzzle flash on that full auto was awesome .. slow-motion would be even awesome....

[@carljefts215]

Enjoy these

[@shootscoot883]

It kills me every time I see a video of people lighting up armor after knowing how long it took me to save up to get level 4 plates having kids and a mortgage!!!!!

[@bignspicy984]

Just picked up two of these plates for 260 shipped, single curve.

[@briang7826]

That muzzle flash looked like cgi. I love it

[@durasaxon6504]

Fresh Level 4 has some excellent stopping action. While wearing #4 no-one wants to take on never ending Rifle Rounds. All in all you can have some confidence wearing #4 Great informational. Thank you. ✝️⚔️ _____

[@the_gaming_rabbit8017]

You should try 8mm surplus tungsten AP again lvl4

[@felixfulton4748]

I'm sold on these plates, I will be buying them

[@bobbreit5244]

Great sound from that full auto. We'll skip over the price per plate....

[@mikewilliams8151]

Try and find a pressure plate that it used for like punch test. Just use on standard ammo. That would tell you how much force is being put on body.

[@imperfectlump6070]

You can buy the sabot to put your own bullet in for reloading. Thinking about it for 300 blackout.

[@TheWeatherbuff]

Thanks for all the body armor tests over the years. One thing you haven't covered: What's the best way to buy body armor and a carrier without your wife finding out about it?

[@henderson9134]

Since they weigh a bit say it’s for amping up our exercise!

[@Exit_Asphalt_0]

Become red pill n then tell your wife that you are buying body armor and she is gonna have to accept it or leave your home. Get it together man.

[@TacticalTerry]

She'll eventually know, but she might not bring it up until she's mad.

[@sage1089]

I kid you not, before you shot with the accelerator round. I thought to myself “ they should be behind a wall with only a hole for the barrel “

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

Gnarly - gnarly - gnarly!!! Everything is so gnarly!

[@squidy4082]

How well does m885a1 compare to some heavy OTMs with regards to fragmentation and yawing once it breaks the intended barrier or flesh ?

[@gatormcklusky5850]

I'd like you guy's to test against the current military round that c hina uses... 5.8x42mm

[@Halal_Dan]

and how is he supposed to get that ammo? Let alone a gun chambered in it lol

[@gatormcklusky5850]

@@Halal_Dan If one never asks One would never know, They do have a huge network of people so i wouldn't write it off completely.

[@sogerc1]

People keep repeating that speed defeats armor but that's only seemingly true. The plate cares about kinetic energy, and that being ½mv² certainly makes it seem like speed is the deciding factor (mass increases energy linearly, speed exponentially) but a pin flying at any real-life speed will not defeat this armor. And it's also easier to increase the bullet's speed than it's mass.

[@BuffRANGE]

Depending on the armor composition other factors come into play. With Steel armor, speed typically wins out very easily. With all UHMWPE you can defeat it with bullet construction in the absence of speed. With ceramic you need bullet construction in addition to sufficient speed to defeat the ceramic layer and then to make it past the PE layer.

[@philipng6598]

We need a testing regarding on .277 Fury since it’s gonna be the US Army’s newest service ammunition

[@sigspearthumb2313]

Looks like a 30-06 Slap round 😂

[@gibson4544]

They basically are and you can still by the plastic sabot I just don't know if a normal die to reload them

[@charlesdavis3923]

Gotta be careful with those slap rounds 😂

[@BuffRANGE]

I clocked the Remington Accelerators out of a 22" bolt gun at 388X fps

[@chrisbeard9113]

the fireballs from that CMMG ........🤯

[@GimmeDaBacon]

2 years later hopefully you’ll see this but take that m855a1 and sabot it in the accelerator 30-06 I think it’ll go straight through

[@tomserbaducci8559]

Need to see some black tip shot out of a 30-378 weatherby. It would obviously zip thru…..but curious out to what distance. 300? 400? It’s a beast of a round

[@brucehudson3241]

So now I am wondering what a super high velocity 22 centerfire like a 220 Swift or 22-250 with a 50 grain or so bullet. That would be faster yet than the soft tipped Accelerator.

[@tire26]

This is just bonkers. There's only a few gun guys I'd trust that you're telling the truth, you're one of them. I'm buying a set.

[@joshuarendon1922]

Yes! More armor testing!👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘