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Short Answer is no, not even close, but they can penetrate APCs and other lighter armored vehicles
The origin of high power sniper rifles aka anti-materiel rifles come from the Anti Tank rifles of ww-ii such as the British Boys Anti-Tank, .55in or the Soviet PTRS-41, 14.5×114mm . The Boys could penetrate 23.2 mm of armour, and the PTRS-41 could penetrate 40mm (using tungsten cor projectiles) at about 100m, and only if the shot was fired 90 degrees to the target (otherwise the round would glance off)
While the PTRS-41 could penetrate the side armour of German medium tanks Pz IV and Panther, the Germans were quick to respond to the problem by upgrade there tanks with additional side armour skirts know as Schürzen rendering anti tank rifles useless agents tanks
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Can World War 2 period sniper rifles go through a armored car?
A "sniper rifle" is simply a rifle of above average accuracy- it has no special power or magic connected with it. It would depend of the type of ammunition used, the distance, angle to the target, and the armor of the armored car. The US 30-06 cartridge, the German 8mm Mauser, and the Russian 7.62x54 cartridge, when using an armor piercing bullet, may penetrate a modest amount of armor at close range.
Can a hollow point bullet penetrate a bullet proof vest?
This depends on the particular caliber, weight, velocity, and construction of the bullet and the "Threat Level" of the body armor. No vest is bullet proof -- the preferred term is body armor.Generally speaking hollow points are much lesslikely to penetrate body armor which will stop non-hollowpoints bullets of the same caliber, weight, and velocity.
Can a 50 cal shoot through steel?
If you mean the .50 cal BMG cartridge, used in the Browning machinegun, and in the Barrett sniper rifle, yes. The cartridge was originally created back in WW I as an antitank weapon- meant to shoot holes in armored vehicles. The armor is a lot thicker now, but the 50 can penetrate quite a bit, depending on the bullet used. (Hint- do some research on armor piercing ammunition)
How does the armor-piercing bullet work?
There are several different technologies with armor-piercing bullets. A common one is for the bullet to have a thin core of steel, or other hard metal. Typically bullets have soft lead surrounded by soft copper. When these bullets hit something, they deform, usually increasing their diameter as they penetrate. Most armor exploits this property. Steel will not deform like lead & copper, and is much more likely to penetrate deeper than a regular bullet.
Will a bullet go through Platinum?
Depends on the thickness of the platinum, the speed and weight of the bullet, and what the bullet is made of. A.50 caliber armor piercing bullet will shoot through some thicknesses of steel or concrete.
What is the thing bullets can't go through?
Many materials are bullet RESISTANT. Kevlar and other synthetic fibers are used to make soft body armor. However, nothing is truly bullet PROOF. The M1A1 Abrams tank fires a very big, very fast, very hard bullet that will go through 2 enemy tanks at once. This type of "bullet" is an armor piercing composite rigid shell. There are too many variables to consider, so more specifications are required. The apcr shell may or may not pierce through multiple tanks because enemy tank armor and armor slope is also involved. Scientists have devised a lightweight and extremely bullet resistant clear material that may replace glass but is also extremely expensive. This material can resist a standard .50 cal sniper rifle shot.
Can cupronickel bullets pierce armor?
Not very well if they have a lead core. Cupronickel is the jacket material and is not thick enough to hold up itself to much metal penetration. If the bullet has a steel core then the core would allow it to penetrate most steel plate depending on velocity of the bullet and thickness of the steel armor it was shot at. Even though the cupronickel bullet is somewhat shinny they are usually composed of approximately 75% copper. Currently there are no cupronickel bullets built to penetrate armor. Cupronickel bullets are old technology and were developed mostly by the Russians in about 1908.
Can a 5.56mm bullet pierce through armor?
It all depends on the type of bullet and type of armour. A 5.56 armour piecing round will penetrate light armour - like that found on Russian APC's but will just "ping" off of a tank. A normal soft point or hollow point will just deform on all armour.
What materials are bulletproof?
There are many materials with bullet proof properties including Kevlar, Lexan, Titanium, Steel and Carbon Composites. Keep in mind that "bullet-proof" is a relative term. Armor-piercing bullets are designed to be able to penetrate most of these so-called "bullet-proof" materials that will do a decent job of stopping normal (non-armor-piercing) rounds.
Is there a sniper rifle in Eliminate pro?
Yes, it's the longshot pro. The longshot pro is the sniper rifle that can one hit K.O. you. No Headshots needed even if you're wearing an armor for protection(any armor) it can still kill you in one hit. The longshot pro is Eliminate pro's latest sniper rifle. It's a weapon that you never seen before but it's bullet is extremely fast and powerful. Fight against this kind of sniper rifle and there will be no escape for you. Note: Sniper rifles really takes time to reload.
Which rifle can penetrate a body armor?
a 50 cal sniper Standard body armor without any extra insert plates is generally rated as Type IIIA or less. This type of armor cannot withstand any real rifle bullet. At best, it can stop submachineguns and high-powered pistol round. Type III and IV armors usually have some sort of ballistic ceramic plate inserts. These inserts can stop a single (under ideal conditions 2-3) bullets per plate of up to 7.62mm Armor Piercing.
Can a suit of armor survive a bullet?
That all depends on the bullet and the armor. There is no single correct answer without a lot more specifics.
