Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
I have noticed some very odd Tiger armor strength when firing at one from very close range, like less than 20 yards even in a Panzer IV. I've had bounces and non penetrating 90 degree shots on the front and side even at such close ranges. The only relible killing shot seems to be to aim at the 60mm lower hull armor above the tracks and below the hull overhangs.
Exactly the same last night. I was 50 away from a Tiger in a Panzer. I was running circles around him firing AP rounds at point blank range. His turret was slowly gaining on me, but I got in at least 8 shots on his sides, turret, back and front. Absolutely no damage effect.
Of course he finally got a bead on me, one shot, I'm dead.
I agree there is something wrong with close proximity damage to a Tiger. It's as if your rounds fly through them without exploding.