How many Wieners does it take to stop a 500 Magnum?

Published on June 5, 2024
Duration: 16:38

This video tests the stopping power of various calibers, including .22 LR, .45 ACP, .50 AE, and the .500 S&W Magnum, using hot dog packs as a ballistic medium. The .500 Magnum, despite its immense power, stopped earlier than expected due to rapid hollow point expansion limiting penetration depth. The experiment highlights how bullet design significantly impacts terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

The .500 S&W Magnum, despite its immense power, stopped penetrating at the 12th pack of hot dogs. This was due to rapid hollow point expansion limiting its penetration depth, a key factor in ballistic performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Experiment Setup
  2. 01:07.22 LR Ballistics Test
  3. 03:09.45 ACP Ballistics Test
  4. 08:50.50 AE Bullet Test
  5. 11:24.500 S&W Magnum Stopping Power

Frequently Asked Questions

What was used to test the stopping power of the .500 Magnum?

The .500 S&W Magnum was tested using packs of Bar S hot dogs as a ballistic medium. The experiment aimed to determine how many packs the bullet would penetrate before stopping, revealing insights into its stopping power and bullet expansion.

How did the .500 Magnum's bullet expansion affect its penetration?

The .500 S&W Magnum's hollow point bullet expanded rapidly upon impact, causing it to stop at the 12th pack of hot dogs. This demonstrates that significant expansion can limit penetration depth, even with a very powerful caliber.

What other calibers were tested besides the .500 Magnum?

The video also tested the penetration capabilities of a .22 LR, which stopped around 12-15 hot dogs, and a .45 ACP, which penetrated further, stopping near the 18th pack. A .50 AE was also tested, showing significant expansion.

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