How deep does a 12ga Slug penetrate Red Brick?

At the muzzle, a representative 12ga Slug load penetrates approximately 81 mm (3.2 inches) into red brick.

What is the impact energy of a 12ga Slug?

This 12ga Slug load carries about 3538 joules (2609 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a 12ga Slug Penetrate Red Brick?

No — stops inside red brick (reaches 81 mm of a 90 mm barrier)

Penetration depth

81 mm (3.2″)

Impact velocity

500 m/s (1640 fps)

Muzzle energy

3538 J (2609 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 12ga Slug load (28.3 g, SLUG, 500 m/s) reaches roughly 81 mm (3.2 inches) into red brick. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Red Brick

A single wythe of red brick (~90 mm) is typical of older exterior walls.

12ga Slug against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Concrete	19 mm	0.8″
Tempered Glass	8 mm	0.3″
Steel A36	4 mm	0.1″
Steel AR500	1 mm	0.0″
Aluminum 6061	7 mm	0.3″

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