Will a .357 Magnum Penetrate Steel AR500?

No — stops inside steel ar500 (reaches 1 mm of a 10 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
1 mm (0.0″)
Impact velocity
395 m/s (1296 fps)
Muzzle energy
796 J (587 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Expanded

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .357 Magnum load (10.2 g, SP, 395 m/s) reaches roughly 1 mm (0.0 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.

.357 Magnum against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick99 mm3.9″
Concrete54 mm2.1″
Tempered Glass14 mm0.5″
Steel A362 mm0.1″
Aluminum 606110 mm0.4″
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