How much Flour Does it take to stop a 50bmg?

Published on January 29, 2023
Duration: 17:58

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various high-caliber rounds through flour bags, demonstrating their stopping power. A .50 BMG round required approximately 125 lbs of flour, while a .338 Lapua Magnum was stopped by 75 lbs. The experiment also highlighted the flammability of dispersed flour when ignited by an M67 grenade.

Quick Summary

It takes approximately 5 bags (125 lbs) of flour to stop a .50 BMG round. A .338 Lapua Magnum was stopped by 3 bags (75 lbs), and a 6.5 Creedmoor by 4 bags (100 lbs). Dispersed flour is also highly flammable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsorship
  2. 01:15.50 BMG Flour Test
  3. 03:456.5 Creedmoor Flour Test
  4. 06:20.338 Lapua Magnum Flour Test
  5. 08:43M67 Grenade & Flour Flammability
  6. 11:41Scheels Store Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags of flour does it take to stop a .50 BMG round?

According to the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it takes approximately 5 bags of 25lb flour, totaling 125 lbs, to stop a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle.

What caliber was stopped by the 3rd bag of flour?

The .338 Lapua Magnum round, fired from an Accuracy International AWM rifle, was stopped by the 3rd bag of flour, which equates to 75 lbs of material.

Is flour flammable?

Yes, dispersed flour is highly flammable. This was demonstrated when an M67 fragmentation grenade detonated within the flour bags, creating a significant fireball.

What rifle was used for the .50 BMG test?

The .50 BMG penetration test was conducted using a Serbu BFG-50A semi-automatic rifle.

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