@TrackStar828 soft pads can stop a .22 maybe .9mm there are different plates for different calibers for small caliber handguns to rifle rounds and shotgun rounds a plates is a way to go
I wonder how it would have done against that .308 if you had folded it in half or even folded it twice just to see if you could get it to stop a rifle round. too bad you don't have a bunch of'em laying around the house! HAHA
They are not called bullet proof vest....for that's saying its 100% bullet proof. It's a Ballistic Vest. That is all. Great Vid. I hope mine never needs to be tested in actuality
.357 was the best..... 45 was poop . 45 is for knock down close range only, but the 1911 was one of the best guns ever made. I don't like 40's there almost all plastic. .375 mag is the best the only disadvantage is it holds less rounds but the gun will last forever..... thanks for the test. of course the rifle was the strongest...
That was awesome, but ya shoulda hit again with the kimber because im amazed at that result. Also, can you tell me when the manufacture and expiration dates are, i have an expired vest too [always figured even if expired it still had some protective value]
Love the video, very cool to see and make our own conclusions from. My only disappointment was that you didn't shoot the vest another time with the .45 to see if it had the same result. The .40 and .357 both got two to confirm their damage after all.
Thanks for making this I recently purchased a older vest and the panels are so thin and flexible that I really thought I got ripped off thinking no way this stops a bullet (: buy I know now I'm
AAHHH I can't believe you shot your vest they don't expire that's just how long they can be sold as armor aftert that any one can buy them I have a lvl3 with lvl2A cut protecter and a lvl2A jacket eather way nice video.
Also, i would appreciate it if you'd email me and tell me how the armored division job is, and your experience? It would really help me make my decision. Thanks man. Killabenz09@yahoo.com
I know you said you're not trying to prove anything, but I appreciate this video on the fact that I'm researching which caliber to go with, and this has helped tremendously. I plan on going into law enforcement, and actually have a job offer for an armored division guard. I'm going with a Glock on the sole purpose of reliability and easy maintenance, and haven't been able to decide on the .40 or .45. Seeing the damage done by the .40 compared to the .45, I think I've made my choice.
Great video, it was funny to see just how good these vests can be for pistols even with age.
I was surprised to not see a ceramic plate in the front of the vest? You guys don't use them? I am told they can withstand a .308 round but don't quote me on that.
@Cr0cket20 i am looking to get a .357 mag and i am in a toss up between the GP100 and the 686, i want a stainless steel 6in revolver. the only real up side to the 686 is the extra bullet but the price difference between the 2 is more than a little bit. i like the way the S&W looks better but the Ruger looks very close. both seem very reliable so i dont know whats a better gun this will be my 1st revolver and i want a very accurate gun so please let me know what u think, take care 4 now
@Bskidz1983 I've never shot the ruger. But I really enjoy the 686. Mine is the 6 shot version, but I really like the way it handles and looks. My first revolver too and I have not regretted it.
@hiimstevie15 Does not matter the caliber, or if it is bugger, it is the velocity that is the main factor. A paperclip traveling 6,000 M/s would also penetrate.
@Cr0cket20 Just goes to show that even an "old" vest will still save your life.
great vid. really like the slow motion close-up of impact. Also cutting back the fabric to see how the actual kevlar or 'bullet proof' material works. keep it up! good approach too with the 'prove absolutely nothing pov' cheers!
@bstjames1611 I did not. After watching the video, I realized I was looking in the wrong area for it. Should have been looking further out from the point of impact.
@Cr0cket20 you should see if you can find some other old/out of date vests for cheap and try some other rounds like shotgun slugs, tracer rounds, 40mm granades. you know nothing crazy lol jk....but i would like to see more testing like this it was interesting to see what happens up close . plus your my new fav person to watch on youtube so keep the vids coming
Cheap ammo is what the bad guys will be using. Very awesome of you to use a good bullet proof vest to show us the stopping power of one. But then again it's good to know if a vest you're wearing actually stop bullets. If it works another $1,000 for a new one, is a good insurance policy.
BTW, fellow pre-64 Model 70 owner here. Mine is a 1956-vintage Featherweight in .30-06. Originally it belonged to my wife's grandfather. My father-in-law doesn't hunt any more and the oldest son had no interest in it. I was very happy to accept the rifle and will pass it on to one of my own children when they're of age. Ain't tradition great?
Those imprints and reaction of the water bottles really makes you appreciate why trauma plates were developed for soft armor. Imagine those pistol hits directly in front of your heart. The impact could still seriously damage your pump.
Dude, that was sweet! I loved the up close slow-mo shots. This is the ONLY way to dispose of an expired Kevlar vest. Man, that 308 didn't even stop to say Hi, it just passed right through.
The difference between the .40 and the .45 is not all the surprising as the .40 has alot more velocity behind it. I would be interested to see what a .223 round did. High powered yes but not quite the .308
Exactly what I was thinking. Would have been cool to see how .223 5.56 would compare to the .308. I wonder if the vest would have stood a better chance if there had been a 2 liter bottle behind it to help absorb some of the impact like the others. I know Crocket said it wasn't scientific so no big deal, just wondering out loud.
Nice job Crocket. Hate you ruined your vest. Never know when you'll need one of those, but likely never. Be nice to have just in case.
Brother that was so kool!, thank you for shooting the crap out of ur old vest!, im very suprized that the .45 hardly made a dent yet the .40's left decent imprints... very interesting, i knew that .308 would just pass right on thru. Tell u what though brother, i wouldnt want to be hit by any of the pistol rnds they would still kick u on ur arse and hurt like a bugger, cheers Crocket best wishes and stay safe mate
@TheDishD I'm with you, I wouldn't want to be hit either. That whole time I was just thinking how that would feel. OUCH. It's funny in many movies how people just are barely affected after being shot repeatedly.
I love that your wife got you a 357 Magnum for Christmas, and a leatherman too :) Now there is a lady who knows how to buy gifts! BTW, that chuckle after each shot is hilarious, you were having way too much fun.
@AussieMark909 That was a lot of fun. Wonder why it took me so long. My wife does get me some good gifts...of course that's with some pretty pointed suggestions : )
Great stuff! A while ago some friends and I shot up a kevlar re-enforced Hummer door. My AK and AR burned holes right through it, but it easily stopped various handgun rounds. We had similar results with the .45 vs faster handgun chamberings. Less of a "ding". Thanks for showing- have a good one!
Cr0cket the ballistics guru : ) Just joking. What a fun video & it looks like you had a ball putting this one together.
I'm definitely no expert on ballistics, but for fun I was predicting the outcome of each test & each shot did as I had hoped.
As always I appreciate your honest approach & it was good to hear you reminding your viewers throughout that "your not trying to prove anything" on different calibers. Only that this was all for fun.
@CampfireTalk Glad that came through (not trying to prove one caliber against another). I've got A LOT to learn when it comes to ballistics. Man this was a fun one to film. Really interesting to see how the bullets affected the kevlar.
I really like the two camera view. It just adds to the whole experience. At a gun shop they had a steel bell that was shot by various calibers. The .40 and 10 mm put a clean hole through it. The .45 put a huge dent in it. I've heard that the .40 is a great barrier penetrator and the .45 is devastating on flesh. Who knows though. Great vid my friend. It was fun and interesting.
Very interesting. A friend once told me that being shot while wearing armour could result in a heart attack or collapsed lung but not sure what kind of armour or bullets he was refering to. After seeing the impact on that kevlar I can understand how it could possibly end fatally even if the bullet didn't penetrate.
Good data points! I see brotherskeepers111 vid is also included which was another set of good data points. I want to see a test of someone wrap and secure a watermelon with the vest so the impact (and hopefully not penetration) is shown. Thanks for posting!
obviously it would still hurt like crazy but do you think the impact would be great enough to brake a rib or cause internal injury to the extent that it would be fatal? I also love the older guns.There is just something about hunting with the same gun your dad and grand dad did that can't be explained.I use the same knife that my great granddad used for deer hunting even though I own somewhere around 100 others.
@basszack I'm right there with you about the passed down from generation stuff. Just something about it. I'm not an expert by any means, but I have heard of internal injuries from being shot while wearing a vest but never anything fatal.
@basszack depends on the grain of the bullet, the amount of powder load and of course the caliber of the round, but fatal injuries from blunt force trauma of the a bullet impact is extremely rare.
Good to see that old timer 308 out stretching its legs, interesting indeed seeing what those rounds do, fun to watch , wasn't expecting that kind of effect on the target with the rifle rounds amazing
@flashlightfreak9 I knew the .308 would go through, but I wondered what it would do. Man it just tore right through it like it wasn't even there. Lot of fun to get out and shoot the .308. Haven't shot it in a long time.
I think those .357's would have broke a rib and possibly a collar bone. That was fascinating to see the jacket fold up into itself. That .308 is still going, I think. Great gun to inherit, and in turn, give to your kids. That was fun! Thanks for brining us along, friend.
@drzmanproject That surprised me too. I found it interesting that after the second hit there was visual damage to the vest on the backside but still stopped the bullet.
I used to work for AT systems (now Guarda) and had the same vest. It would be interesting if you'd get some Buffalo Bore 158Gr loaded to the original 1935 pressure limits and see if the vest could stop that the difference is another 200 FPS over the usual and pedestiran 1250 FPS of other loads. Then try the slower .357 ammo from the first test and fire it out of a 16"+ rifle like my Marlin 1894C!! That be cool to look at.
Great video man. Glad you used the water bottles to show what kind of force those bullets produce. That's why trauma plates are so important. I love that old rifle, I'd like to see some 100 yard groups with that. Thanks for sharing bro, stay safe.
Dude that was great.... it's comforting to see that an expired vest still works good because I have a level 3 "expired" German vest. Dragon skin is the stuff and the last time I checked it was like 5 grand for one lol.... have Nutn hock it up man lol.
Nice video, I use a .357 myself.
123abcpa 1 week ago
It's official i'm gettin myself a 357 for my first pistol
stothecb 2 weeks ago
Great video man! Totally enjoyed it
stothecb 2 weeks ago
oops guess you just answered that
67mustangreg 2 weeks ago
did you know the official "level" of protection it offers?
67mustangreg 2 weeks ago
good video well presented good camera skills
eazydoezitmj4q 3 weeks ago
I bet you are glad that you never had to test this vest in real life.
hial22 1 month ago
@hial22 amen to that.
Cr0cket20 1 month ago
Very cool dude!
Thanks for that.
Smokin07ram 1 month ago
@Smokin07ram Thanks for watching. It was a fun one to put together.
Cr0cket20 1 month ago
It might have been interesting to have done a knife stab test as well :-)
oldhairpin 1 month ago
Thats a really beautiful model 70.
outdoorjunkie251 1 month ago
Really enjoyable vid!
JulianZeezer 1 month ago
This was really interesting to watch. Thanks for destroying your vest for us:-)
Theophilus1978 1 month ago
@Theophilus1978 Thanks for watching.
Cr0cket20 1 month ago
@TrackStar828 soft pads can stop a .22 maybe .9mm there are different plates for different calibers for small caliber handguns to rifle rounds and shotgun rounds a plates is a way to go
MrJking06 1 month ago
@TrackStar828 depends on which kind there are different ones for military and police. I wear a Kevlar vest with a trauma plate for my duty vest
MrJking06 1 month ago
Good solid video well explained thanks man.
abon5838 1 month ago
isnt the vest suppose to have a thin plate behind it ? mine is the same vest but with a plate behind it
MizeBo 1 month ago
I like the video...could have made it a little shorter. A little redundant with a lot of things.
Djpoo225 1 month ago
A++ demonstration.. Thanks for the vid, had fun watching...
ReklusiveMindz 1 month ago
Can someone tell me the difference between soft armor (kevlar) and ceramic plate armor? Is one stronger than the other?
TrackStar828 1 month ago
i have two of those calibers..i have the glock 40 model 22 and a Saiga 308 ak...love these guns ..thanks for the vid..very well done
Damian1975 1 month ago
@Damian1975 Thanks. It was a lot of fun.
Cr0cket20 1 month ago
Even expired...
claudioccid 1 month ago
this is a SERIOUS vest...
claudioccid 1 month ago
Thumbs up if you moved your head to the right to try and look down the sights
jncjr83 2 months ago
I wonder how it would have done against that .308 if you had folded it in half or even folded it twice just to see if you could get it to stop a rifle round. too bad you don't have a bunch of'em laying around the house! HAHA
MrByronodmon 2 months ago
That looked fun!
bullynhoney 2 months ago
I love Kimbers!! my favorite 1911s, my cousin in laws german shepherds name is kimber because his dad competition shoots with kimbers
cardinalmustang99 2 months ago
i wonder if you put up the front and back and doubled it what that would do??
DrGreenfun 2 months ago
Dude! your wife is awesome! Buying you all that cool stuff for xmas!
Iryman 3 months ago
They are not called bullet proof vest....for that's saying its 100% bullet proof. It's a Ballistic Vest. That is all. Great Vid. I hope mine never needs to be tested in actuality
Cable12 3 months ago
Great video. Very cool. Thanks
WHEELGUNNER357 3 months ago
good video
sostonged 3 months ago
NIJ level II or IIIA vest?
ArmednSafe 3 months ago
cool vid man
Alandlux 3 months ago
You should have folded it in half and shot it then with the .308 and seen if it went through
kd9826 4 months ago
Cool dude
galaxymk 4 months ago
.357 was the best..... 45 was poop . 45 is for knock down close range only, but the 1911 was one of the best guns ever made. I don't like 40's there almost all plastic. .375 mag is the best the only disadvantage is it holds less rounds but the gun will last forever..... thanks for the test. of course the rifle was the strongest...
dubbub1974 4 months ago
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Jhopps707 3 months ago
That was awesome, but ya shoulda hit again with the kimber because im amazed at that result. Also, can you tell me when the manufacture and expiration dates are, i have an expired vest too [always figured even if expired it still had some protective value]
CRXluvr 4 months ago
@CRXluvr I think it expired about 5-7 years ago.
Cr0cket20 4 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
with one would you Recommend ? i cant desice between a 357 or a 45!
bloodseringdeath12 5 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
with one would you Recommend ? i cant desice between a 357 or a 45!
bloodseringdeath12 5 months ago
with one would you Recommend ? i cant desice between a 357 or a 45!
bloodseringdeath12 5 months ago
shoulda used the back panel for defensive ammo
shooby106 5 months ago
Nice video, now I know not to get shot with a high powered rifle with my bullet proof vest.
mholman1957 5 months ago
Pllllllease shoot it with a glock 20 10mm
playherone 5 months ago
LOL if it wasn't for his wife and grandpa this guy wouldn't have shit
playherone 5 months ago
Love the video, very cool to see and make our own conclusions from. My only disappointment was that you didn't shoot the vest another time with the .45 to see if it had the same result. The .40 and .357 both got two to confirm their damage after all.
Shishoumatt 5 months ago
Awesome video. I wish I had a place as nice as yours to go out and shoot whenever I want.
metalstorm91291 6 months ago
@metalstorm91291 I consider myself lucky to have that open space available.
Cr0cket20 6 months ago
Worth Watching!!! Thanks for the Vid.
cesvialpando 6 months ago
how old was this vest?
sorry if this was already asked.
onehitkill 6 months ago
good vid good edit.
metalreign1 6 months ago
Thanks for making this I recently purchased a older vest and the panels are so thin and flexible that I really thought I got ripped off thinking no way this stops a bullet (: buy I know now I'm
Safe !! Thanks
74powers 6 months ago
Most self defense shooting is at around 10 feet
Aporrata1 6 months ago
I'm just curious has to what grains the bullets you shot in each caliber were
cbarrett83 7 months ago
@cbarrett83 Info in description.
Cr0cket20 7 months ago
Thanks for sacrificing the vest so we didn't have to!
SweatyGhost 7 months ago
Crocket: thanks for sacrificing your vest in the name of science. Very interesting.
TheFlamethrowerGuy 7 months ago
damn good video ... good man
SIFLINT1 7 months ago
AAHHH I can't believe you shot your vest they don't expire that's just how long they can be sold as armor aftert that any one can buy them I have a lvl3 with lvl2A cut protecter and a lvl2A jacket eather way nice video.
harpy2010 7 months ago
Hey is this Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad testing bulletproof vests?
1273312 7 months ago
Nice work bro. Very informative. And the pistol and knife from the wife as gifts, you're a lucky man.
justgedotech 7 months ago 7
@justgedotech Yes sir. Thanks for watching.
Cr0cket20 7 months ago
@justgedotech well i mean there not really girts if there from ur wife i mean she used ur money to but it lol
rune2u4u 6 months ago
@rune2u4u gifts
rune2u4u 6 months ago
Very sweet video! Bet this one was fun to make.
Would have been interesting to see 9mm also.
Now u need a new vest! Haha
Ron5topable 8 months ago
@ Cr0cket20
Also, i would appreciate it if you'd email me and tell me how the armored division job is, and your experience? It would really help me make my decision. Thanks man. Killabenz09@yahoo.com
killabenz09 8 months ago
@cr0cket20
I know you said you're not trying to prove anything, but I appreciate this video on the fact that I'm researching which caliber to go with, and this has helped tremendously. I plan on going into law enforcement, and actually have a job offer for an armored division guard. I'm going with a Glock on the sole purpose of reliability and easy maintenance, and haven't been able to decide on the .40 or .45. Seeing the damage done by the .40 compared to the .45, I think I've made my choice.
killabenz09 8 months ago
Great video, it was funny to see just how good these vests can be for pistols even with age.
I was surprised to not see a ceramic plate in the front of the vest? You guys don't use them? I am told they can withstand a .308 round but don't quote me on that.
Cheers -- Nick
nickcarless 9 months ago
@IvanKesja I've heard much the same. Some of that internal damage can cause a lot of issues down the road (if not soon after).
Cr0cket20 9 months ago
Good work man ! Now I feel like target shooting :-)
oneoctavelow 9 months ago
great video, nice camera work and great top of the line guns, that kimber was sooo sexy.
Bskidz1983 9 months ago
@Bskidz1983 Thanks. That Kimber has been a fun one to shoot. Great little gun.
Cr0cket20 9 months ago
@Cr0cket20 i am looking to get a .357 mag and i am in a toss up between the GP100 and the 686, i want a stainless steel 6in revolver. the only real up side to the 686 is the extra bullet but the price difference between the 2 is more than a little bit. i like the way the S&W looks better but the Ruger looks very close. both seem very reliable so i dont know whats a better gun this will be my 1st revolver and i want a very accurate gun so please let me know what u think, take care 4 now
Bskidz1983 9 months ago
@Bskidz1983 I've never shot the ruger. But I really enjoy the 686. Mine is the 6 shot version, but I really like the way it handles and looks. My first revolver too and I have not regretted it.
Cr0cket20 9 months ago
OUSTANDING VIDEO.
neonightkiller 9 months ago
i've always wanted to do this myself... great video!
mva1985 9 months ago
@mva1985 Thanks man. It was a lot of fun. I figured the vest was just laying around. I really have no use for it anymore...why not.
Cr0cket20 9 months ago
Awesome video, how much would a bullet resistent vest cost new?
Mrjf1203awesome97 9 months ago
this was such a cool video! thanks for sharing!
m16police 9 months ago
actually the .40,.357, and .45 are technically a bigger bullet than the .308. hints their caliber...
hiimstevie15 10 months ago
@hiimstevie15 Does not matter the caliber, or if it is bugger, it is the velocity that is the main factor. A paperclip traveling 6,000 M/s would also penetrate.
@Cr0cket20 Just goes to show that even an "old" vest will still save your life.
Norskand67 10 months ago
Sir, Thats a Bullet Resistant Vest. Nothing is Bulletproof!
Naplesvin64 10 months ago
The Pre-64 is sought after because it has the large Mauser claw extractor! Winchester has gone back to that in the newer rifles!
jackedhorse 10 months ago
great vid. really like the slow motion close-up of impact. Also cutting back the fabric to see how the actual kevlar or 'bullet proof' material works. keep it up! good approach too with the 'prove absolutely nothing pov' cheers!
GMOMCG 10 months ago
its a good thing bad guys dont stray far from their 9mm or 380s. that 308 did its job and i would expect that a 5.56 nato would penetrate as well
242tdryan 10 months ago
cool vid man
Guncleana 11 months ago
that was pretty cool...did you find the .45 that bounced off?
bstjames1611 11 months ago
@bstjames1611 I did not. After watching the video, I realized I was looking in the wrong area for it. Should have been looking further out from the point of impact.
Cr0cket20 11 months ago
@Cr0cket20 you should see if you can find some other old/out of date vests for cheap and try some other rounds like shotgun slugs, tracer rounds, 40mm granades. you know nothing crazy lol jk....but i would like to see more testing like this it was interesting to see what happens up close . plus your my new fav person to watch on youtube so keep the vids coming
bstjames1611 11 months ago
awesome video. that winchester is a mighty fine rifle
Gngrcpl 11 months ago
lol the kevlar vest is what it says it is, just tightly woven kevlar, layer upon layer of it.
1ohtaf1 11 months ago
is that your wife's hair squeegie on your wrist??
aFullPoopSack 11 months ago
@aFullPoopSack Nope, it's my sisters.
Cr0cket20 11 months ago
Cheap ammo is what the bad guys will be using. Very awesome of you to use a good bullet proof vest to show us the stopping power of one. But then again it's good to know if a vest you're wearing actually stop bullets. If it works another $1,000 for a new one, is a good insurance policy.
sexcation 11 months ago
you still wouldn't wanna get hit because it would probably break your ribs
TheBikefish 11 months ago
BTW, fellow pre-64 Model 70 owner here. Mine is a 1956-vintage Featherweight in .30-06. Originally it belonged to my wife's grandfather. My father-in-law doesn't hunt any more and the oldest son had no interest in it. I was very happy to accept the rifle and will pass it on to one of my own children when they're of age. Ain't tradition great?
wildcatactual 11 months ago
Those imprints and reaction of the water bottles really makes you appreciate why trauma plates were developed for soft armor. Imagine those pistol hits directly in front of your heart. The impact could still seriously damage your pump.
Soft armor really needs a trauma plate.
wildcatactual 11 months ago
Sweet Video... You shold have folded up the vest and see if you could have stoped the .308..
keylitho 11 months ago
That Pre64 Model 70 is a beautiful rifle.
Kylef7735 11 months ago
would it stop a 12 gauge slug?
machinegun911 11 months ago
@machinegun911 It probably wouldnt penetrate, but it might kill you due to blunt force trauma.
Kylef7735 11 months ago
It is pretty cool to see the guts of one o these vests. You should put one on a dummy/mannequin and what kind of damage it does.
SomeNewJonas 1 year ago
Cocket what an informative vid. Im glad to see that the vest did it's job, more than once too.
ScoutsNOA 1 year ago
@ScoutsNOA I was surprised at the vest stopping the .357 shot where it hit the .40 hole. Not too shabby to stop two bullets in nearly the same hole.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago 2
It didn't do so bad considering the thinness of it.
~ TH
TacticalHadoken 1 year ago
Dude, that was sweet! I loved the up close slow-mo shots. This is the ONLY way to dispose of an expired Kevlar vest. Man, that 308 didn't even stop to say Hi, it just passed right through.
TheLateBoyScout 1 year ago
sweet vid brother, dig the intro/beginning
machinegunmana 1 year ago
The difference between the .40 and the .45 is not all the surprising as the .40 has alot more velocity behind it. I would be interested to see what a .223 round did. High powered yes but not quite the .308
westazoo 1 year ago
@westazoo
Exactly what I was thinking. Would have been cool to see how .223 5.56 would compare to the .308. I wonder if the vest would have stood a better chance if there had been a 2 liter bottle behind it to help absorb some of the impact like the others. I know Crocket said it wasn't scientific so no big deal, just wondering out loud.
Nice job Crocket. Hate you ruined your vest. Never know when you'll need one of those, but likely never. Be nice to have just in case.
TigerRagFishingTeam 1 year ago
pretty awesome your wife got you a 686 for xmas
aznelite325 1 year ago
Unscientific...but TOTALLY FREAKIN' COOL BRO!! Nice job!
74Hobbes 1 year ago
@74Hobbes I should have made it scientific by using milk jugs ; )
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Brother that was so kool!, thank you for shooting the crap out of ur old vest!, im very suprized that the .45 hardly made a dent yet the .40's left decent imprints... very interesting, i knew that .308 would just pass right on thru. Tell u what though brother, i wouldnt want to be hit by any of the pistol rnds they would still kick u on ur arse and hurt like a bugger, cheers Crocket best wishes and stay safe mate
TheDishD 1 year ago
@TheDishD I'm with you, I wouldn't want to be hit either. That whole time I was just thinking how that would feel. OUCH. It's funny in many movies how people just are barely affected after being shot repeatedly.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
I love that your wife got you a 357 Magnum for Christmas, and a leatherman too :) Now there is a lady who knows how to buy gifts! BTW, that chuckle after each shot is hilarious, you were having way too much fun.
AussieMark909 1 year ago
@AussieMark909 That was a lot of fun. Wonder why it took me so long. My wife does get me some good gifts...of course that's with some pretty pointed suggestions : )
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Great stuff! A while ago some friends and I shot up a kevlar re-enforced Hummer door. My AK and AR burned holes right through it, but it easily stopped various handgun rounds. We had similar results with the .45 vs faster handgun chamberings. Less of a "ding". Thanks for showing- have a good one!
yhckelly 1 year ago
Cr0cket the ballistics guru : ) Just joking. What a fun video & it looks like you had a ball putting this one together.
I'm definitely no expert on ballistics, but for fun I was predicting the outcome of each test & each shot did as I had hoped.
As always I appreciate your honest approach & it was good to hear you reminding your viewers throughout that "your not trying to prove anything" on different calibers. Only that this was all for fun.
Well sir it looks like that was achieved!
CampfireTalk 1 year ago
@CampfireTalk Glad that came through (not trying to prove one caliber against another). I've got A LOT to learn when it comes to ballistics. Man this was a fun one to film. Really interesting to see how the bullets affected the kevlar.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Awesome Crocket, as always.
Glad you decided to "donate" the vest to the youtube world, lol
JJGatesE30 1 year ago
@JJGatesE30 My pleasure.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Cool Vid Cr0cket I'm not surprised at the effectiveness of the .357
MrGhostwolf999 1 year ago
@MrGhostwolf999 packin' a punch for sure. I wonder how that would affect the individual wearing the vest.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
awesome! ive always wanted to try this myself. i wish you would have tested a .223/5.56 round as well.
bigT5g 1 year ago
Way cool!
csrob6620 1 year ago
Great video and a good looking .308 winchester.
brandonbriggs 1 year ago
I really like the two camera view. It just adds to the whole experience. At a gun shop they had a steel bell that was shot by various calibers. The .40 and 10 mm put a clean hole through it. The .45 put a huge dent in it. I've heard that the .40 is a great barrier penetrator and the .45 is devastating on flesh. Who knows though. Great vid my friend. It was fun and interesting.
SnowLobo95 1 year ago
@SnowLobo95 Glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun to make. One of these days I'm going to make more time to understand the ballistic side of things.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
It would have hurt alot more without the vest :)
mattpkp 1 year ago
great vid crocket
njhunter1108 1 year ago
Very interesting. A friend once told me that being shot while wearing armour could result in a heart attack or collapsed lung but not sure what kind of armour or bullets he was refering to. After seeing the impact on that kevlar I can understand how it could possibly end fatally even if the bullet didn't penetrate.
TactiCali 1 year ago
Good data points! I see brotherskeepers111 vid is also included which was another set of good data points. I want to see a test of someone wrap and secure a watermelon with the vest so the impact (and hopefully not penetration) is shown. Thanks for posting!
ArmedVegan 1 year ago
@ArmedVegan Great idea. Still have the back side of the kevlar.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
obviously it would still hurt like crazy but do you think the impact would be great enough to brake a rib or cause internal injury to the extent that it would be fatal? I also love the older guns.There is just something about hunting with the same gun your dad and grand dad did that can't be explained.I use the same knife that my great granddad used for deer hunting even though I own somewhere around 100 others.
basszack 1 year ago
@basszack I'm right there with you about the passed down from generation stuff. Just something about it. I'm not an expert by any means, but I have heard of internal injuries from being shot while wearing a vest but never anything fatal.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
@basszack depends on the grain of the bullet, the amount of powder load and of course the caliber of the round, but fatal injuries from blunt force trauma of the a bullet impact is extremely rare.
SgtSplatter782 1 year ago
Good to see that old timer 308 out stretching its legs, interesting indeed seeing what those rounds do, fun to watch , wasn't expecting that kind of effect on the target with the rifle rounds amazing
TNPviewer 1 year ago
@TNPviewer That 'ol .308 is a fun one to shoot. I need to take it out more. Just hard to drop the cash on the ammo sometimes.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Awesome.
DIYSurvivalSolutions 1 year ago
@flashlightfreak9 I knew the .308 would go through, but I wondered what it would do. Man it just tore right through it like it wasn't even there. Lot of fun to get out and shoot the .308. Haven't shot it in a long time.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
REALLY awesome vid Cr0cket!
xPsYcHoSyS 1 year ago
Looks like the 357 really kicked some labomba. Sell your 45's before it's too late.
redcat362 1 year ago
What a great way to spend the day in the desert!
scooter17568 1 year ago
It looks like anyone who wore the vest would be glad they had it but
still would be sent to the hospital if shot by the handgun rounds.
My SHTF rifle is a .308 and this video illustrates how dangerous
that round is to bystanders. Great video!
semperfi1000 1 year ago
Are those certified CajunBlaze "werter bertles"?
JimzOnDroid 1 year ago
Awesome!
alleystang2000 1 year ago
Great great video.....and a greater excuse to up to some hard plates now :}
StarStryder1 1 year ago
Nice vid!
efrol1 1 year ago
Great video!
I now have 3 .45's for sale.
jetpowered1 1 year ago
@jetpowered1 lol, I hope you're joking.
gboyd242 1 year ago
excellent vid sir. Some interesting data points in this video.
Royalsfan55 1 year ago
That was awesome, thank you for doing that. Very interesting.
chaosmagusgod 1 year ago
Fun video!
alpacasmoker 1 year ago
my dad had that same rifle befor he died. the police took it and destroyed it. :(
TheAustralianBloke 1 year ago
That was pretty cool. It is good to see it in a real life scenario, not just the manufactures videos of the bullets stopping.
srvvlhm 1 year ago
Very cool video. Boy that looks like it'd hurt. Broken ribs for sure!
conleytgn 1 year ago
When you were working for the transport company, did you ever get attacked?
DavidTanisDreams 1 year ago
I think those .357's would have broke a rib and possibly a collar bone. That was fascinating to see the jacket fold up into itself. That .308 is still going, I think. Great gun to inherit, and in turn, give to your kids. That was fun! Thanks for brining us along, friend.
sabr686 1 year ago
Great fun, thanks for sacrificing the vest so we all could see the comparison! I'm surprised it took a double hit and stopped both rounds!
drzmanproject 1 year ago
@drzmanproject That surprised me too. I found it interesting that after the second hit there was visual damage to the vest on the backside but still stopped the bullet.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
I used to work for AT systems (now Guarda) and had the same vest. It would be interesting if you'd get some Buffalo Bore 158Gr loaded to the original 1935 pressure limits and see if the vest could stop that the difference is another 200 FPS over the usual and pedestiran 1250 FPS of other loads. Then try the slower .357 ammo from the first test and fire it out of a 16"+ rifle like my Marlin 1894C!! That be cool to look at.
TheRifleman336 1 year ago
Great video man. Glad you used the water bottles to show what kind of force those bullets produce. That's why trauma plates are so important. I love that old rifle, I'd like to see some 100 yard groups with that. Thanks for sharing bro, stay safe.
MrSteney 1 year ago
@MrSteney I have some plans with that rifle in the future. It really is a great firearm. Very smooth bolt action.
Cr0cket20 1 year ago
Great Job, Sir.
oneonebravo11B 1 year ago
Great video. Thanks for sharing. :)
kwl453 1 year ago
Dude that was great.... it's comforting to see that an expired vest still works good because I have a level 3 "expired" German vest. Dragon skin is the stuff and the last time I checked it was like 5 grand for one lol.... have Nutn hock it up man lol.
Eslamizar 1 year ago
awesome vid man! just plain awesome!
marshall3win 1 year ago
Wicked Job Crocket !!
Looked really fun.
maverick19821771 1 year ago
Awesome video man!! that .40 is a great round!!
01uly 1 year ago