Spartan Armaply Level III+ Body Armor Test
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In this video we pit a 5.56 SPR and 7.62 DMR against the latest offering from our friends at Spartan Armor Systems. The plate we are testing today is their lightweight Armaply Level III+ which is rated to defeat 5.56 threats at CQB range up to 3000fps with ease and up to .308 M80 ball. As always, we throw in a wildcard or two when doing these sort of videos, so keep an eye out for those. The results will surprise you.
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I've moved over to AR500 armor and noticed tons of movement or slip within my carriers (PIG, LBT, and Eagle.) I know the carriers were made for the width of ESAPI/SAPI plates. A friend of mine showed me a little DIY project that cured all of the above problems. Get a yoga mat or elliptical mat, and cut two stencils of the plate size, and glue them to the back and front of AR500 plates. Put some weight on them for 12 hours and you're done. By doing this it's thickens the plate up to remove slop within your carrier, also adds a little extra comfort. Great video.
What did you use for the adhesive?
Tactical scorpion makes 1/4" airsoft pads that are PERFECT for filling out a carrier sleeve... $15 in Amazon for 2
AR500 plates are ment to have a kevlar sleeve that the plate goes into to catch spawls.
Spartan armor makes some good stuff!
The armor is so good the bullets cant even hit it lol
Mrgunsngear Channel would you recommend this type for a girl who has never run armor before other than her husbands carrier
@@valqueenofValhalla I got this for my wife and it's perfect for her, the swimmer is the best for women shd says lol, she has tried all, soft kevlar for concealing but the swimmers 3+ for shtf.
I've been seeing your comments all over youtube...how do you still fell about the 10mm Civil defence ammo???
so am I the only one who thinks making an armor plate smaller more streamlined/ergonomic is a little bit of a bad idea? those plates even at full size only cover so much. with pieces trimmed off sure it covers the inportan bits but I'd rather it cover more than less.
It's an odds game in trade for mobility/extra gear.
+Salty Diarrhea yeah I sorta figured. of course you could have soldiers running around in full suits of balistic steel armor like some modern knight but their mobility would go down the shitter.
+Tombs Clawtooth I get what you are saying and I completely agree. but I found how you said it a bit funny, like saying I'm okay if my car doesn't have winter tires or a block heater in it but it's fine because I live near a mechanic. but yeah im sure it will do what it was designed to do and you won't get a bullet in your lungs or kidneys. though its probably better not to get shot in the first place.
+Jeff Mcfarlane If you are taking fire from the enemy your strategy sucks. If you are letting your armor tank numerous rounds your mobility sucks. The ability to move faster and more freely while maintaining a net weight savings is important.
This is the impetus behind research and development of TALOS, Boston Dynamics BigDog, and Polaris DAGOR.
+Jeff Mcfarlane It's kind of like the trade offs you make for a smaller more concealable firearm that's harder to shoot but easier/lighter to carry and just like with firearms the best one is the one you're actually going to use/carry. Also body Armor is not really made for you to be free to take shots it's made to HOPEFULLY stop you from dying if you happen to get shoot.
"They're shooting real bullets at my ass!!! I'm outta here!" - The Spider
Brother, there has been a lot less to make me reconsider my path in life than turning a corner and seeing a guy with a crazy rifle pointing at me. Thanks for the video!
That spider though at 9:54
good eye
holy crap lol, georgia spiders are huge
DWings I would have tried to hit it, one of those spiders that you have to call the heavy artillery in for.
+george phillips they say camera adds 10 pounds lol
+DWings dude that plate is only like a foot across. the spider is probably only the size of a penny.
I'd take a broken rib any day over being hit with that controlled chaos.
Very nice cut of the plate, what do you need the upper part of your lungs and thick arteries for...
Exactly, I never understood the logic of these things being so small, its stupid
+Andrew Clark Wear one.
+Charlie Sulcer My point is, it only provides protection to a very small area of your torso, as if someone is going to magically aim for that tiny piece of metal instead of the reality where you'll get shot anywhere and everywhere else. The target area is ridiculous.
+Andrew Clark Oh I know. But Ill reiterate, go out and walk around the woods with a bigger plate on, crawl under some logs, bend over to pick some thing up off the ground. You'll soon realize why there are cut the way they are. Sure a huge heavy plate would keep you safer, but so would a tank.
+Charlie Sulcer Personally, I think that is a training issue, not equipment. No armor system will give you 100% flexibility that going bare will, however if you are going to wear armor, you minds as well cover all the critical areas and learn how to work in your new suit.
Great work Eric and Chad!! I love these videos. I'm a 3 time customer with Spartan Armor Systems and I couldn't be happier with their products and service. I own the Armaply plates and its good to know they work as advertised, especially up close. The swimmers cut makes a world of difference when transferring my rifles from shoulder to shoulder.
Just ordered 3A Spartan rig. Thanks for the quality review man!
I'm loving mine. Glad I waited for their sale. It's heavier than I thought but after a couple weeks it's not so bad
I love how this video shows the difference between two bullets and how that will attribute to accuracy. Removing variables is all we are trying to do when were shooting longer ranges. Bullet type obviously plays such a big role! Loved it
You said it Eric. I am blown away with the difference between great and poor ammunition. Nice vid!
You guys should try putting pressure sensors behind the plate to see how much force the impact of the bullet has on the "torso"
This M1A is freaking beautiful
@9:53 holy shit that HUGE ASS SPYDER SHOOT IT SHOOT IT WITH AN RPG! where are you aiming Eric!!?!?!?
+Guillermo Lovato i know right?! that spider was freaking huge!
+Guillermo Lovato ?? that plate is only like a foot across that spider was like the size of a penny...do you live in new york or something where the spiders are stunted?
+Charles Baker are you crazy?, that table is a 2x4 with a 2" thick top at most, so that's at least 6" high, the monster spider was almost as big as that, so that makes it a ~2" spider that's NOT a penny.... which in my book means "erradicate with napalm, run for your life".
this is no 'straya where a 15cm spider is the norm man....
Guillermo Lovato i mean still it's likely about 1 inch, maybe two. not super huge in my opinion. i get wolf spiders on my porch that big and bigger very often, even now in november.
Charles Baker do you live in australia? :D, if i see a wolf spider i'm calling a B52 or grab the bug spray and SET IT ON FIRE at least
Hey from South Texas, Great video, Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas
armor technology has come a long way. very impressive and sweet video keep em rollin.
awesome vid! i like that you guys don't edit your videos to only show hits, it lets in the realism of shooting "stock up" ammo and its capabilities. don't worry about the people commenting saying you can't shoot, they probably couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.
Dude you didn't put the discount code in the description like you said, wth???
That was the ammo? Maybe a vid on doping your scope over?! Lol, like this! Just picked up Spartans III+ plate package, had a initially gone with the swimmers cut but changed my mind at the last minute opting for the shooters cut. Good stuff...though the III Plus is not N.I.J. official, however it does protect against those common rifle rounds...7.62x39, 5.56, 7.62 NATO even 30-06 at CQB range. Good stuff. Thanks for the vid!
Thank you for posting velocities :)
And people ask why we hand load. There's your answer.
Seeing how Eric's shooting and accuracy are, at 400 yards or more that plate would be completely ineffective. 😂😃
P.S- Chad's loads were killer. Nicely done Chad!
well I'm definitely buying those plates but I'm definitely not making Eric my D.M LOL
You guys need to get your hands on some m855a1 I think you would be surprised by the results
I bought some just recently
Y'all have some big ass spiders down there! Much love to you Eric for how much you teach your fans. Barry is smiling down on you from that range up in heaven and he says you'll never believe how pretty the ARs are there
that spider was like "im gettin the heck outta HERE!!!" lol.
(regarding your 400m DMR trials)
The swimmers cut is genius. The weight savings is substantial. That's some real advancement.
The M1A is a bad ass rifle, but if you get the Scout model.... DAMN! Buy a M1A Scout add a supressor, remove the factory stock, replace it with Archangel's Precision Stock, and slap on a 3-9x32 Compact Scope... Such a beauty! Hell, with the Archangel Precision Stock, it has a rail under the barrel so you can add a grip or a bi-pod (I'd put a Magpul AFG2 on it, personally)!
I so want the SOCOM 16 in the worst way!!! I'm actually considering selling my AXIS II in .308 to help fund it...ugh...I just don't know because the thing's so damned accurate... and that trigger. Decisions decisions.
The M1A is a very nice battle rifle, but for hunting, I'd stick with the Axis (I have one without the accutrigger, and you're so lucky to have one. LOL). For match shooting and all out war, go with the M1A. The SOCOM is nice, but the recoil is gonna be a little bit more, and just with two more inches with the Scout, you can get better accuracy at range. I'd say go Scout, not SOCOM; oh and also the M1A are heavy as hell! Personally, when I think SOCOM, I think tactical, lightweight, nimble, accurate. Just my views and opinions.
All Games I would like to kindly say, at the last part of your comment that you're wrong.
Accuracy is NOT effected by barrel length, RANGE and velocity are though.
Velocity is key. That's why something like a SOCOM 16 should be sought after, a battle rifle for the backyard and could reach out and hit something with FIXED sights to a realistic 200 yards.
You're correct. Range and velocity, not range and accuracy. And yes, all the M1A rifles can easily reach to 200 yards with open sights. That's one reason why I love .308. As for Scout vs. SOCOM, it's a personal choice. 18 in barrel or 16 in barrel? Other than that, they're the same.
I have a socom II and I can reach out to 800+ yards with iron sights. your only limited to whay you can hit by your skill level. a scope is nice but why rely on one.
Great plate for a toddler !
Love these armor tests
From experience , supressor a do a good job at making you really find out what ammo works good with your rifle and supressor combo.
Matching ammo to the shooter and gun is important, he is just a horrible marksmen. A mismatch of ammo doesn't make you miss by FEET at 400 meters.
Thank you for brightening my day good sirs.
This is why I have Spartan
I'm very impressed with that plate. Awesome!
Hey fellas, great channel, I really enjoy all the clips you guys are making, keep'm coming!
I was wondering if you can film a clip with certain shooting tips and weapons handling for the Peshmerga who are fighting the IS? they can use some of your handy instructions and tips.
Eric you're the man!
Regards
M
lol at 9:50 that spider is like "NOPE I'M OUTTA HERE"
Eric turn the pine sideways and stack it 6 inches deep, i'd bet you'd see a serious difference in your result.
Love that cute spider @ 9:48 :D
Really interesting the groupings between the ammo. I wonder if the first batch had a variation in the grains for that far of a swing. I really liked this video. Thanks!
The plate cut makes actual sence. Protect the vitals!!!
Would be awesome to see you test the helmets I make at work lol. The testing room is kept pretty secretive so I can't help but want to know more about them. It's Armorsource helmets!
M193 5.56mm out of a 22-24" barrel at 7 yds. Pop a hole right through it. M855 at the same distance won't. Any 308/7.62x51 won't either. It has to do with the higher velocity you can get with the lighter bullet.
LOL, The spider around 10:00 wanted nothing to do with those rounds. He was a big one too.
And non 90degree straight shots? I cant imagine the splatter was contained by the coating.
Did anyone else see the gigantic spider run down the table when Eric began shooting at 400m?
In australia, that spider would be shooting at YOU
The spider has had enough of Chad, and Eric's shit , and is leaving forever .9:40
thank you !!!
That spider @9:50 tho. I'm gettin the fuck outta here.! haha
very good, yall are catching Hickok in subscribers way to go yall are great.
Spartan Armor is right on --- great review & thank you.
I got shot by a slug awhile back when i was burgling in to a house, the owner stood in the kitchen with 870 equipped with some truelight, he blinded me then fucking blasted the shit out of me, the plate saved my life but my face is fucked up really bad (i had no coating on the plate) fragments from the slug ripped my face wide open. This was almost 20 years ago now. But yeah, dont be a criminal, and trust me the coating is fucking important!
Have you done a video on recoating the armor plate with your favorite bedding liner ? Thank you for the video ! tjl
Dear Eric & Chad ... Would really love to see these armor plates tested with big game rifles .. say like 416 Rigby, 458 Lott, 500 Jefferys, 577 Tyrannosaur, 700 Nitro ect ect BUT nothing less that a
458 Winchester Magnum. .. And you might want to set up some shock sensors on whatever's behind that plate to see if the the shock is survivable, even if the bullet doesn't pass through the plate.
Thanks guys ... Really hope you guys can pull this one off ;)
Who else is ready for a 4,000 FPS round out of an AR?
Boy, you wouldn’t survive a zombie apocalypse with those ‘snipe skills’, that’s for damn sure XDXD
wow that was a big spider on the bottom left during the 400M shot
If I am knowingly going into a long gun fight, I want as much plating covering my flesh as possible...I want adaptable shoulder plates and upper arm plates, extended and doubled up gut and crotch plates, I mean you name it. Chances are I'm not going to be running a mile at a time between firefights if it's a stuck in traffic scenario or mass shooter..Grab and go I can't see how it would slow you down all that much with 200bpm heart rate. Mountains no but an urban situation? Absolutely. Just my .02.
@J Hof No I live out in the country, but why would you ask? Side note - Are you related to Wim??
You should try that 110 Lehigh bullet loaded into .30-06 on the same plate. I bet you could squeeze atleast 3500fps out of that bullet in .30-06. Also a good test would be loading some 55 FMJ in .22-250 around 3600 and see if it goes through, or use M193 in a 24-26" bolt gun. (I already know what happens and it may surprise you)
10:24 that fly on the left of the plate don't give two shits
Armor plates. I love it!
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I just purchased these looks like I made a good purchase as for the plates being small should be fine for me I'm a small guy. Looks forward to getting them in like a month 🙃
The plate looks really small for anyone larger than a child or a garden gobelin.. I'm 5ft 10" and 200lbs and that would cover approximately my left lung.. :D And with a DMR at least I was trained for headshots and throatshots.. And with a .308 a hit in the shoulder straight from the side would punch through the shoulder and right through the chest cavity if fired from anything less that 500yds. Not to mention gutshots.
really liked this video. keep it up boys
that spider at 9:52!!! awwww!
Best guns reviews on youtube. Keep it up🙏
While these plates are rated at Level III by NIJ test standards, (for folks who don't know much about this): these kinds of plates CAN be penetrated by .223/5.56 ammunition. If you take a 20" barreled AR15 (.223/5.56) and set the range at 25m or less, 55gr ammo will cut through this stuff like a hot knife through butter. These kinds of plates are awesome! Just know, they have their limitations folks.
Side note: heavier grained rounds like 62gr - 77gr can still get stopped at close range. I used a 1:7" twist barrel, and 55gr from various manufacturers will penetrate.
Wrong! These are level III+ and are rated for high velocity 5.56, .223, even level 3 plate will stop .308 and standard 5.56
Those plates may not yet be available, or they are having some issues with them. For grins I went to their web site to price one out and it's telling me that the product cannot be purchased.
I wonder if adding a gel layer behind the plate in the carrier would help dissipate more of the energy before it transfers to your body. Add in like a 1" layer behind it if it'll help any internal body damage and even bruising.
If you want to test some potent 9mm, get some Prime Ammunition Hexagon 9mm. It'll drill through PT 6x6's diagonally without issue
Aye! I got same bipod! Love it except for axis not staying locked tight... what brand is it?
Anyone notice the little spider on the table supporting the plate at 9:50 lmao
Get some better ammo, dude. The camera work was excellent. Do you have a new camera and high quality lens? Clear as a bell and great color rendition. (I'm a retired fotog and videographer.) Very professional - and as is usually the case - very informative and fun to watch. I was waiting for you to bust out the 50cal, though!
+Dusty Rusty It was the suppressor causing issues not the ammo. Yeah they could try to find a better load for it to work better with the can but that takes a lot of time and money to do.
How about the size of that spider crawling down the front/left side of the table that the target is on at 9:52 ?!
Can you guys do a review of the DP-12?
Good evening Eric. Could you tell us what kind of a jacket you're wearing? It looks mighty comfortable for Autumn times. In general my humble opinion is that the clothing gear is a large part of a person's and soldier's well-being. There should be more information about what you think would be the optimal choice. Perhaps a video on that topic, when you have the time?
What would you choice of a warm, preferably waterproof durable clothing for the Autumn, and then Winter seasons be? Brand names and technologies aren't as important to me as comfort and durability! Thank you for your time sir!
Slow your roll Eric. Get a rear sand bag or a sock. Good video
Why the hell do people not get why they made this? It's made for concealment and comfort, not for soldiers to wear in open combat when a firefight is guaranteed. Still, some soldiers will likely use it. There are lots of reports of soldiers "going slick" and not using their plates, despite what they've been told, simply because the things are so fucking heavy and bulky, though this is mostly amongst special forces personnel. Frankly, any plate is good, and the more options, the better.
Do you have a link, or know of a Level 3A vest body armor system, that ALSO carries plates???
None of it matters. If you go to the website and try to add the product to your cart, you get a message pop up that reads, "sorry this product cannot be purchased."
Even 7.62x51 nato doesn't penetrate plated body armor, so there's no need for more powerful round than 5.56mm... because for unprotected areas any round will be just enough injury...
You was more deadly at longer range, plate holds great but your misses would easily killed him.
Great Video, respect!
Could you test old school finn, Lahti M-39 for body armor?
regular level 3 steel armor is likely to also stop green tip because its too heavy of a round going slower
On their site the Armaply is their AR650 plate but this says it is their AR550 plate. Can anyone clarify?
Is there a way to still get a 15% off coupon code
I would be interested to see a similar scenario with a Marlin .444 Mag. I had an associate hand me his lever action, one day plinking. Upon firing such a long arm, I was certain it was meant for polar bear, and or bison. Able to disable a vehicle motor I would think.
If nothing else this video is an excellent example of how factory ammo is inconsistent as hell
Would like to see a video on what can stop a suppressed subsonic round ... Cell phone, thick wallet, car door ect...
So make one. I've shot suppressed .22's through car doors. Penetration is no problem. A bit of leather or a phone won't stand a chance.
Still waiting for a test of a level three vest against Lehigh XP rounds with Underwood 357 SIG and 10mm ammo! Since we are now facing terrorists and BG wearing vests I think your viewers would like to see this test!
I wish you were my step dad Eric. Even though, I'm 33.
Also what twist is the barrel on that AR? I understand M193 being an erratic grouping load at distance but typically M855 is quite accurate in my 16-18" ARs. Odd that they were going all around like that.
Where the velocities that you posted for the muzzle or at the point of impact? Thanks! Great video.
between those two
anyone notice that massive spider getting the hell out of dodge
Streamlined is cool if you don’t use it, use the SAPI style cut cause they cover more area man
what kind of by-pod is that on Chads rig? ive been looking for one that slim, small, leightwweight, and qd capable Thanks
I really want to see what a 338 Lapua can do to a spartan level 3+
It would defeat it, you'd need to go to level 4 most likely
In the first test, Eric says he clipped the bottom of the plate.. and the wearer of the armor died. Lol
Hey Iraq, I was wondering if you can make a about a minuteman loadout video showing us the first things you would grab quick, to fight with. I would highly appreciate it if the video is made. I'm a real big fan of the top 5 gun videos. I hope you get a chance to read this. Sincerely, good friend pablo Rodriguez from Tampa, Florida
Who is the barrel maker on that AR? I bet that AR is made with high quality parts and put together well so it is interesting that the M855 or M193, whichever gave poor accuracy, was so terrible. If that plate is 12 inches tall, that is something like 5 MOA groups you were getting, assuming a 20 inch group at 400 yards. Then a 4 inch group at 400 yards with hand loads, maybe that barrel was chambered specifically for the 60gr Nosler (Partition?).