How Deep Into a Mountain will a Bullet Go? 50cal vs Earth

Published on April 5, 2018
Duration: 10:07

This experiment tests the penetration depth of a .50 BMG round into a mountain. Despite using armor-piercing incendiary and tracer rounds fired from a semi-automatic rifle, the bullets only penetrated approximately 12 inches into the rocky soil. The recovered cores suggest that even powerful .50 caliber rounds offer significant cover against mountain terrain.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG bullet penetrated approximately 12 inches into rocky mountain earth during an outdoor test. The experiment used armor-piercing incendiary and tracer rounds fired from a semi-automatic rifle, concluding that mountain terrain offers significant cover against such powerful projectiles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Testing .50 Cal Bullet Penetration
  2. 00:31Live Fire: Firing .50 BMG Rounds
  3. 01:51Initial Recovery: Searching for Bullet Fragments
  4. 06:15First Core Found: Bullet Recovery at 12 Inches
  5. 08:21Conclusion: Mountain Earth as Cover

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep did a .50 BMG bullet penetrate a mountain?

In the experiment, a .50 BMG bullet penetrated approximately 12 inches (one foot) into the rocky soil of a mountain. This suggests that even powerful rounds have limited penetration in such terrain.

What kind of .50 caliber ammunition was used in the test?

The test utilized specialized .50 BMG ammunition, specifically armor-piercing incendiary (API) rounds and tracer rounds. These were fired from a semi-automatic .50 caliber rifle.

What was the main conclusion about .50 caliber bullets and mountain cover?

The experiment concluded that even a .50 caliber bullet does not penetrate very deeply into mountain earth. This makes natural terrain like rocky hillsides excellent cover against such high-powered projectiles.

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