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Posted by on 5/8/2021 to
Batch Tests
No significant design changes since last batch, new logo stencil though which looks pretty sweet (no more off center threat levels!)
As per usual we do an approximated NIJ level 3 test, minus the heat cycling, prolonged submersion, etc. for batch testing- 6 hits of steel jacketed 30cal around 150gr around 2850fps, then hit any unhit sections of the plate with M855 ~3100fps.*
Did the BFS measurements on camera by request- though our capacity to calibrate the clay in the field is limited (more on that later- we have a solution we're happy with that, while it exceeds industry standards, requires a little explanation.)
The M855 that slipped through was ~0.66" from a 30cal hit, so it's not unexpected, still disappointing but what can you do- there likely wasn't any tile left to break the steel core up at the impact point. Mostly I'm embarrassed that I still get fliers in my shot strings at 20' range.
The M855 that slipped through was ~0.66" from a 30cal hit, so it's not unexpected, still disappointing but what can you do- there likely wasn't any tile left to break the steel core up at the impact point. Mostly I'm embarrassed that I still get fliers in my shot strings at 20' range.
This batch test is a PASS
* as with all things involving being on the receiving end of small arms fire, your mileage may vary- we do not guarantee our products to do anything besides what we demonstrate them doing in controlled environments, armor is great, not getting shot at in the first place is preferred.