How deep does a .30-06 penetrate Red Brick?

At the muzzle, a representative .30-06 load penetrates approximately 247 mm (9.7 inches) into red brick.

What is the impact energy of a .30-06?

This .30-06 load carries about 3756 joules (2770 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a .30-06 Penetrate Red Brick?

Yes — defeats a 90 mm red brick barrier

Penetration depth

247 mm (9.7″)

Impact velocity

880 m/s (2887 fps)

Muzzle energy

3756 J (2770 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .30-06 load (9.7 g, FMJ, 880 m/s) reaches roughly 247 mm (9.7 inches) into red brick. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Red Brick

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

.30-06 against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Concrete	215 mm	8.5″
Tempered Glass	37 mm	1.5″
Steel A36	18 mm	0.7″
Steel AR500	9 mm	0.4″
Aluminum 6061	33 mm	1.3″

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Will a .30-06 Penetrate Red Brick?

About Red Brick

.30-06 against other materials

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