bullet proof/tactical vests

[INMIline]

Anyone have a link leading to the best deal on both? Will a bullet proof vest stop a lead core large caliber rifle round? If it hits the fan I'd think we need to be prepared for incoming 762x39

 

[jeremy]

uhhh... Yes and no as far as stopping ability. A lot has to do with the type of round, distance from shooter, etc... Most modern militaries use some type of AP round even former Warsaw Pact weapons users. My advice is to go grey man. Out of site out of mind. If you decide you need armor then be damn sure you get some kind of SAPI plates with it.

 

[shooter521]

Will a bullet proof vest stop a lead core large caliber rifle round? If it hits the fan I'd think we need to be prepared for incoming 762x39

No soft vest by itself will be rated to stop 7.62x39 or any other large-caliber (or even small caliber, think 5.56) rifle round. To protect against rifle threats, you need hard plates of some sort.

 

[jedi]

Hum... Vest and a big investment and you may be better off using those funds to buy more of other stuff (water/food/ammo) etc. As jeremy said it may be best to go out of sight out of mind! If STHF there are going to be too many zombies to stop think 275.4 million* of the US.

* Assuming 10% of the US population (306 million) are preppers and will be doing the same thing.

 

[agentl074]

Anyone have a link leading to the best deal on both? Will a bullet proof vest stop a lead core large caliber rifle round? If it hits the fan I'd think we need to be prepared for incoming 762x39

You will need at least a level III with ceramic plate or better yet a IV plate and level III carrier for .30-06 AP rounds. I have a International Armor Corps level IV vest and a United Shield Level III ballistic helmet Do some googling and really shop around for a good deal Also make sure you get you hind in shape because it aint light.

 

[dozer]

even with a plate on. I could not imagine getting hit by a 30-06. Ouch

 

[IndyGunworks]

even with a plate on. I could not imagine getting hit by a 30-06. Ouch

no foolin

 

[agentl074]

even with a plate on. I could not imagine getting hit by a 30-06. Ouch

Ya me neither Just because the plate is rated for a AP .30-06 round doesn't mean it will tickle

 

[Indy317]

There was (last time I checked) a guy from Israel that sells such items via E-Bay. The thing is, this stuff has went way up in price, just like guns and ammo. It it crazy, that is for sure. You best bet is to find a very carrier that can carry both your soft Kevlar style armor (for pistols) and has additional front and back pockets for your rifle plates. Please note that when you add the rifle plates, the vest will become _very_ heavy.

 

[shooter521]

Please note that when you add the rifle plates, the vest will become _very_ heavy.

Only if the plates themselves are heavy! I've got a set of Level III HDPE plates that weigh about 3-1/2 lbs apiece. I bought them b/c some of the courses I plan to do in the near future include shoot-house work, and require armor. Overall weight of the system is quite manageable, even for my low-speed high-drag arse.

 

[gunbunnies]

You might try this place for your anti-bullet wear....

By the way they make pads worn under the body armor to disperse the impact of the projectile, but it's one more layer of protection, and heat... plus another expense to such a defense system...

www.bulletproofme.com

 

[agentl074]

Only if the plates themselves are heavy! I've got a set of Level III HDPE plates that weigh about 3-1/2 lbs apiece. I bought them b/c some of the courses I plan to do in the near future include shoot-house work, and require armor. Overall weight of the system is quite manageable, even for my low-speed high-drag arse.

Nice