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S&W 500 Bullet Proof Vest?

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  1. ovinovin7

    ovinovin7 Newb

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    Could a bullet proof vest protect against a S&W 500 magnum .50 caliber shot ?
     
    ovinovin7, Apr 18, 2014
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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    I find this to be a very odd question...
     
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    Zedd Weekend Warrior

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    no...
     
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    patinthehat Die Hard Bowhunter

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    X2 on the no. they are not made to withstand anything near that large.
     
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    Zedd Weekend Warrior

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    I'm thinking that even if penetration did not happen (HIGHLY unlikely) the thump of upwards of 2500 fpe would explode ribs into vitals.
     
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    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This question raises some red flags for a first post......
     
    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN, Apr 18, 2014
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    dprsdhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    UHM..no

    Put on a vest. have your buddy fire the round at you .
    Be sure to tell your buddy to let us know the results. :lol:
     
    dprsdhunter, Apr 18, 2014
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    Who moved this to the water cooler :lol: :lol:
     
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    What the ****?
     
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