How Strong is Aluminum ?

This video tests the ballistic resistance of household irons against a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu RN-50 rifle. It was determined that three irons were required to stop the projectile. The test highlights the immense power of the .50 BMG cartridge and the surprising durability of iron soleplates.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an anvil against a powerful .50 BMG round. The title directly poses the question of an anvil's bulletproof capabilities and specifies the caliber used for the test, indicating a destructive testing or durability evaluation focused on a common workshop item against a high-powered rifle round.

SilencerCo, a Salt Lake City-based suppressor manufacturer with 18 years of experience, emphasizes its vertical manufacturing capabilities and commitment to customer service. The company experienced a successful 2025, attributing growth to ATF legislative changes and improved form processing times, partly due to their lobbying efforts. For 2026, SilencerCo plans to focus on supporting first-time suppressor buyers and values SHOT Show for industry innovation and partnership building.

This video from the VSO Gun Channel announces a shift in their product line towards aluminum, as indicated by the title "Mission First Tactical Goes Aluminum." The description clarifies the channel's role as an educational resource for responsible gun ownership and safety, emphasizing that VSO is not a firearms retailer. It also details their testing and evaluation processes, highlighting their independence from manufacturers. The description also mentions that most of their video descriptions were recently wiped out and directs viewers to their affiliate page for missing links or codes.

This YouTube video appears to be a discussion or demonstration related to firearms, specifically mentioning "Vai suprimir?" which translates to "Will you suppress?" and "bola de alumínio" which translates to "aluminum ball." Given the context of firearms and the question about suppression, it likely involves a firearm component or modification, possibly related to sound suppression or recoil reduction. The mention of an "aluminum ball" could refer to a specific part within a suppressor, a training projectile, or a component of a firearm system. Without further context from a transcript or visual analysis, the exact nature of the content is inferred from the title.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of 7075 aluminum, a material used in aerospace, against various firearms. A custom Gatling AR-15 firing 5.56mm rounds, an H&K MP7 with 4.6x30mm rounds, and a full-auto .45 ACP 1911 were used. While none fully penetrated the thick aluminum plate, they created significant craters, demonstrating its impressive defensive capabilities against these calibers.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.