.308 Winchester Steel Plates Penetration Test. [150 grain - Federal - FMJ Boat Tail ]
Here I conduct a penetration test in steel plates for the .308 Winchester round. This non-scientific test is intended to visualize the penetration and compare the depth/strength of each individual round. The test results are based on the amount and total thickness of steel penetrated & damaged.
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Weapon Used:
Made by: Oberland Arms.
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Model: OA-10 DMR-E
Barrell Length: 20 Inches
Distance to target: 50m / 164ft
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Ammo Used:
Made by: Federal Cartridge Company
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Ammo brand: Federal
Projectile weight: 150 grain
Projectile type: FMJ Boat-Tail
Ammo code: AE308D
Box serial #: 121W583
EAN / UPC#: 0 29465 08533 9
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Steel target data::
Steel plates grade: Q235.
First 4 plates: 2mm (2.0104mm / 0.07915").
Next 13 plates: 3mm (3.1216mm / 0.12290").
Each plate dim.: 30cm x 30cm / 1ft x 1ft
Combined thickness: 48.6mm / 1.915".
Target total weight: 35kg / 77lbs.
Spacing in between: Half inch apart.
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TEST Results:
Plates penetrated: 4
Plates damaged: 2
Total plates damaged: 6
Total thickness penetrated: 8.0416mm / 0.3166″
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