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Published on October 23, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video features Edwin Sarkissian conducting a penetration test on HardieBacker boards using various firearms, including a gold Desert Eagle in .50 AE. The Desert Eagle demonstrated penetration comparable to a .45 ACP in this specific medium, stopping after penetrating five boards. More powerful calibers like .44 Magnum, .500 S&W Magnum, and even a .50 BMG rifle were tested, with the .50 BMG easily piercing all eight boards and the supporting tables.

Quick Summary

In a HardieBacker board penetration test, a gold Desert Eagle in .50 AE stopped after five boards, similar to a .45 ACP. More powerful firearms like the .500 S&W Magnum reached the eighth board, while a .50 BMG rifle easily penetrated all eight boards and the supporting tables.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & .45 ACP Test
  2. 00:10Desert Eagle .50 AE Test
  3. 00:19Revolver Tests: .44 Mag & .500 S&W
  4. 00:31Rifle Tests: AK-74 & M16
  5. 00:42BFR 30-30 & Mossberg 12 Gauge Test
  6. 00:53Grand Finale: .50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Desert Eagle .50 AE perform in the HardieBacker board test?

The gold-finished Desert Eagle chambered in .50 Action Express penetrated five HardieBacker boards. Its performance in this specific test medium was comparable to a .45 ACP round, stopping at the sixth board.

What was the most powerful firearm tested in the video?

The most powerful firearm tested was a .50 BMG rifle. This massive round easily penetrated all eight HardieBacker boards and the tables they were resting on, demonstrating significant power.

Did the rifle calibers penetrate more than the handguns?

In this specific test, the AK-74 (5.45x39mm) and M16-style (5.56x45mm) rifle rounds both reached the seventh board. The .500 S&W Magnum also reached the eighth board, indicating that powerful magnum handgun rounds can rival or exceed standard rifle rounds in certain penetration scenarios.

What materials were used for the penetration test?

The penetration test utilized HardieBacker boards, a cement board commonly used as a backing for tiles. The test involved stacking multiple boards to measure the penetration capabilities of various firearms and calibers.

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