This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a telephone pole, culminating with a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Smaller calibers like 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .223 Remington, and 12 Gauge slugs were stopped by the pole. However, the .50 BMG round easily penetrated the pole and impacted a dummy behind it, demonstrating its significant power.
This video tests the penetration capabilities of a telephone pole against various firearms, from .22 LR to a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Surprisingly, the pole stops smaller calibers and even 5.56 Green Tip rounds. However, a .50 BMG armor-piercing incendiary round completely penetrates the pole and the mannequin behind it, demonstrating the extreme power of this caliber.
This video demonstrates the destructive power of 7.62x39mm rounds fired from a POF AR-15 against a telephone pole. Despite initial penetration, the pole remained structurally sound, highlighting the durability of treated wood. Multiple hundred rounds of surplus ammunition were eventually required to completely destroy the pole.
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