6 X 6 – AR500 Steel Core – Level III/RF1

6×6 Level III (RF1) AR500 Steel Core Armor (Made in the USA)

We are Compliant with all NIJ standards so don’t pay more for lesser quality products.

Scythe Armament’s AR500 steel core body armor delivers rugged,
battle-tested protection for law enforcement, military personnel, and responsible
civilians. Proudly manufactured in North Carolina, USA from high-quality American
steel, this armor provides exceptional durability and superior ballistic resistance.
Engineered to withstand high-velocity rifle threats, it ensures reliable defense
in high-risk environments while upholding strict quality standards.

• A stand-alone armor plate with multiple hit capability
• We only manufacture our plates from certified AR-500 steel with a Brinell Hardness Rating of 505-518BHN
• Laser cut
• Fully tested by independent Lab
• Rated for up to six hits from 7.62 Nato bullets (.308 Winchester) with velocities up to 2780 fps

** This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic resistance of Body Armor.**

We utilize a CNC laser cutting table for the cutting of all our Steel core products. If the seller of armor plate does not mention how its cut, then you can guarantee it’s not by laser There is no equal method

Plasma cutting cuts slowly, this puts a lot of heat into the steel. (Submerged plasma cutting machine is no better) This excess heat can result in excessive chipping and damage near the cut edge during use and easily shattering when shot. Plasma cutting generates large amounts of heat that is deposited into the target, softening its edges. The heat-affected zone (HAZ) generated by plasma cutting is the largest out of the most commonly used methods for cutting abrasion resistant steel. Most AR500 is cut with plasma cutters as they are cheap and relatively small compared to other methods.

ADD: 10 mm Trauma Pad 

• Custom made, computer cut on triple axis CNC router machine to perfectly match our armor plate
• Will absorb the impression of any projectile impact onto the armor plate protecting your ribs from the compression

Spall Coated Weight:
6×6: 2.9 pounds
6×8: 3.8 pounds
8×10: 6.0 pounds
10×12: 9.25 pounds
11×14: 11.9 pounds
*Modi-Swimmer Cut will be slightly lighter

Base Coated Weight:
6×6: 2.75 pounds
6×8: 3.6 pounds
8×10: 5.7 pounds
10×12: 8.4 pounds
11×14: 10.75 pounds
*Modi-Swimmer Cut will be slightly lighter