How deep does a .223 Remington penetrate Aluminum 6061?

At the muzzle, a representative .223 Remington load penetrates approximately 24 mm (0.9 inches) into aluminum 6061.

What is the impact energy of a .223 Remington?

This .223 Remington load carries about 1764 joules (1301 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a .223 Remington Penetrate Aluminum 6061?

Yes — defeats a 6 mm aluminum 6061 barrier

Penetration depth

24 mm (0.9″)

Impact velocity

990 m/s (3248 fps)

Muzzle energy

1764 J (1301 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .223 Remington load (3.6 g, FMJ, 990 m/s) reaches roughly 24 mm (0.9 inches) into aluminum 6061. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Aluminum 6061

Aluminum plate (~6 mm), as found in light vehicle and aircraft skins.

.223 Remington against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Red Brick	176 mm	6.9″
Concrete	171 mm	6.7″
Tempered Glass	26 mm	1.0″
Steel A36	13 mm	0.5″
Steel AR500	8 mm	0.3″

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Will a .223 Remington Penetrate Aluminum 6061?

About Aluminum 6061

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