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SouthArk370Z · 02-06-2014, 09:36 PM

Brinell of 500+ (520-ish, IIRC). Not brittle but can spall when hit by a bullet (AR500 body armor usually has a coating to minimize spalling damage to the wearer). Haven't read anything on how difficult it may be to machine.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Brinell of 500+ (520-ish, IIRC). Not brittle but can spall when hit by a bullet (AR500 body armor usually has a coating to minimize spalling damage to the wearer). Haven't read anything on how difficult it may be to machine. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma