Combat Diver
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Did some steel penetration tests using 1/2" mild steel target. Ammo 5.56mm NATO M885A1 Ball (steel tipped) and M995 Armor Piercing. 3 different uppers at 15 m. Barrel lengths were 10.3", 14.5" and 20" as these are standard USGI. These are the two best rounds for steel penetration.
Correction: M995 did penetrate from all 3 barrel lengths.
Rifle barrel lengths
Ammo, Left M995 Armor Piercing, Center M855A1 Ball and Right M885 Ball for comparison
1/2" steel target
CD
Correction: M995 did penetrate from all 3 barrel lengths.
Rifle barrel lengths
Ammo, Left M995 Armor Piercing, Center M855A1 Ball and Right M885 Ball for comparison
1/2" steel target
CD
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