Will a .30-06 Penetrate Steel AR500?

No — stops inside steel ar500 (reaches 9 mm of a 10 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
9 mm (0.4″)
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 9 mm (0.4 inches) into steel ar500. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Steel AR500

Hardened AR500 steel (~10 mm) is used for rifle-rated targets and armor.

.30-06 against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick247 mm9.7″
Concrete215 mm8.5″
Tempered Glass37 mm1.5″
Steel A3618 mm0.7″
Aluminum 606133 mm1.3″
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