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Pinnacle Armor's Ballistic Chart

The following calibers, bullet types and velocities are the minimum defeated ammunition types by Pinnacle Armor. All highlighted bullet types and velocities are NIJ standard 0101.04 performance requirements. All ballistic data information in this chart is based on Aramid armor configurations. Any other configurations may vary, please consult Pinnacle Armor prior to your order selection. All other level III, IV and V bullet types and velocities are per typical military standard specifications

Level II-A

.22 Magnum 40 GR, solid point, 6.5 inch barrel 1180 ft./sec. + 50-0
.38 Cal. Special 125 GR, SJHP + P, 6 inch barrel 1050 ft./sec. + 50-0
.38 Cal. Special 158 GR, lead + P, 6 inch barrel 1090 ft./sec. + 50-0
.38 Cal. Special 110 GR, JHP + P, 6 inch barrel 1235 ft./sec. + 50-0
.40 Cal. Auto 180 GR, FMJ, 5 inch barrel 1055 ft./sec. + 30-30
.40 Cal. Auto 180 GR, FMJ, 4 inch barrel 1050 ft./sec. + 50-0
.40 Cal. Auto 180 Gr, Hydra Shock 5 inch barrel 1015 ft./sec. + 50-0
.45 Cal. Auto 230 GR, FMJ 5 inch barrel 810 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 158 GR, JSP, 4 inch barrel 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 158 GR, lead, 4 inch barrel 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 158 GR, lead, SWC, 4 inch barrel 1300 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 5.5 inch barrel 1120 ft./sec. + 30-30
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 4 inch barrel 1090 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 115 GR, JHP, 4 inch barrel 1175 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 115 GR, Subsonic JCE, 5 inch barrel 1050 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 124 GR, Black Talon, 4 inch barrel 1100 ft./sec. + 50-0
12 Gauge OO Buck, 9 Pellet, 20 inch barrel 1200 ft./sec. + 50-0

Level II

.44 Magnum 240 GR, lead, 4 inch barrel 1200 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 125 GR, JHP, 6 inch barrel 1450 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 158 GR, JSP, 6 inch barrel 1430 ft./sec. + 30-30
.357 SIG 125 GR, JHP, 5 inch barrel 1350 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 SIG 125 GR, JHP, 4 inch barrel 1350 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 SIG 125 GR, Gold Dot JHP, 4 inch barrel 1374 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 9.5 inch barrel 1205 ft./sec. + 30-30
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 6 inch barrel 1175 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 115 GR, FMJ, 6 inch barrel 1300 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 115 GR, JHP, 6 inch barrel 1450 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 127 GR, Winchester Ranger +P+ JHP, 4.5 inch barrel 1325 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 123 GR, Geco steel case, lead core 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
9mm 124 GR, CZ steel case, lead core 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
10mm 180 GR, JHP, 5 inch barrel 1010 ft./sec. + 50-0
.22 40 GR, LR FMC, 22 inch barrel 1850 ft./sec. + 50-0

Level III-A

.44 Magnum 240 GR, SWC, 8 inch barrel 1400 ft./sec. + 50-0
.44 Magnum 240 GR, JHP, 8 inch barrel 1430 ft./sec. + 30-30
9 mm 127 GR, JHP, 9.5 inch barrel 1425 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 9.5 inch barrel 1430 ft./sec. + 30-30
9 mm 123 GR, Laupa FMC, 4 inch barrel 1300 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 116 GR, Norma FMJ, 4 inch barrel 1300 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 116 GR, Canadian FMJ, 5 inch barrel 1300 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm 127 GR, Winchester Ranger +P+ JHP, 6 inch barrel 1450 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum Remington, 125 GR, JSP, 6 inch barrel 1610 - 1700 ft./sec.
7.62 mm x 25 mm Steel case, lead core 1390 - 1450 ft./sec.
9 mm 124 GR, FMJ, 12 inch barrel 1600 - 1650 ft./sec.
12 Gauge, 1oz. Rifled Slug, 20 inch barrel 2 3/4" chamber 1400 - 1450 ft./sec.

Level III-A+
We have adopted two intermediate in-house threat levels (III-A+ & III-B) as there is no NIJ rating for these rounds.

7.62 x 25 mm Steel case, lead core 1440-1540 ft./sec.

Level III-B

9 mm 107 GR, KTW Teflon coated brass 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
7.62 x 25 mm steel core 1450 ft./sec. + 50-0
9 mm CZ steel core, steel case 1250 ft./sec. + 50-0
.357 Magnum 107 GR, KTW Teflon coated brass 1400 ft./sec. + 50-0
7.62 mm x 25 mm 85 GR, solid steel 1450 ft./sec. + 50-0
12 Gauge, 1oz. Rifled Slug, 20 inch barrel, 3" chamber 1450 - 1500 ft./sec.
5.7 x 28 mm 31 GR, SS190, 4.8 inch barrel 2050 ft./sec.
5.7 x 28 mm 27 GR, SS192, 4.8 inch barrel 2132 ft./sec.

Level III

7.62 x 63 mm 180 GR, SP 2540 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54 mm 147 GR, FMJ 2786 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54 mm 180 GR, FMJ 2630 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 51 mm 148 GR, FMJ 2780 ft./sec. + 30-0
7.62 x 39 mm 150 GR, FMJ 2400 ft./sec. + 100-0
5.45 x 39 mm 54 GR, FMJ 3000 ft./sec. + 100-0
5.56 x 45 mm 55 GR, FMC 3000 ft./sec. + 100-0

Level IV

7.62 x 63 mm 166 GR, M2 AP 2880 ft./sec. + 30-0
7.92 x 57 mm 156 GR, mild steel core (LPS) 2415 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54R mm 155 GR, steel case, armor piercing incendiary B32 2850 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54R mm 184 GR, steel case, armor piercing B30 2850 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54R mm 153 GR, steel case, armor piercing incendiary type 53 2675 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54R mm 148 GR, steel case, hardened steel core type 53 3000 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 54R mm 147 GR, steel case, mild steel core (LPS) 2723 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 51 mm 151 GR, M61 AP 2800 ft./sec. + 100-0
7.62 x 39 mm 120 GR, armor piercing incendiary BZ 2500 ft./sec. +   50-0
7.62 x 39 mm 118 GR, armor piercing incendiary type 56 2500 ft./sec. +   50-0
7.62 x 39 mm 122 GR, steel case mild steel core (PS) 2300 ft./sec. + 100-0
5.56 x 45 mm 62 GR, M855 (SS109 Green tip) 3200 ft./sec. + 100-0
5.45 x 39 mm 53 GR, 7N6 2920 ft./sec. + 100-0
5.45 x 39 mm 57 GR, 7N10 3051 ft./sec. + 100-0

Level V

7.62 x 54R mm 187 GR, steel case, armor piercing incendiary BS40 Classified
7.62 x 51 mm GR, M948 Classified
7.62 x 51 mm 126.5 GR, M993 Classified
5.56 x 45 mm 52.5 GR, M995 Classified

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