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I have the opportunity to buy a full 4x8 sheet of AR plate at work. I am wondering how thick would be the minimum for 5.56 rounds - lead only, 55-77gr.
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I have the opportunity to buy a full 4x8 sheet of AR plate at work. I am wondering how thick would be the minimum for 5.56 rounds - lead only, 55-77gr.
I have mad quite a few of them 1/4 to 3/8 should be enough as long as you are using AR500 steel. If not AR500 then it will not last very long.
Good question. I had been wondering the same thing myself. So have my neighbors.
I've been running 3/8" AR 500 at 50 yards and out with no issues. I have a feeling they will last for quite some time...
As long as we are on this topic. Are those self healing targets worth a crap?
1/4" will last a long time at 200 yards and beyond.
At 100 yards it'll last pretty long if you stay off of XM193. XM193 wears out armor quick.
3/8 for any kind of consistent shooting inside of 100. XM193 will break 3/8 armor like a hole puncher at 50 yards and in if the plates aren't angled off of perpendicular.