Will a 7.62x39 Penetrate Steel AR500?

No — stops inside steel ar500 (reaches 4 mm of a 10 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
4 mm (0.2″)
Impact velocity
715 m/s (2346 fps)
Muzzle energy
2045 J (1508 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 7.62x39 load (8 g, FMJ, 715 m/s) reaches roughly 4 mm (0.2 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.

7.62x39 against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick187 mm7.4″
Concrete137 mm5.4″
Tempered Glass29 mm1.1″
Steel A3613 mm0.5″
Aluminum 606125 mm1.0″
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