is the GOLD play button bulletproof ? 50cal?

Published on April 7, 2017
Duration: 4:15

This video tests the durability of custom-made brass and aluminum YouTube 'gold' and 'silver' play buttons against a .50 caliber APIT round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The brass button was penetrated cleanly, while the aluminum button experienced more significant deformation and incendiary effects. The test highlights the destructive power of .50 caliber ammunition.

Quick Summary

A custom brass YouTube Gold Play Button was tested against a .50 caliber APIT round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The round penetrated the brass button cleanly, as well as a sandbag and wooden plank behind it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Custom Gold & Silver Play Buttons
  2. 01:18Firearm: Serbu BFG-50A & .50 Cal APIT Ammo
  3. 01:34Shooting the Brass Gold Play Button
  4. 02:07Damage Assessment: Brass Button
  5. 02:58Shooting the Aluminum Silver Play Button
  6. 03:37Final Inspection & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rifle was used to test the YouTube play buttons?

The test utilized a Serbu BFG-50A, which is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG. This powerful rifle was used to fire the .50 caliber rounds at the custom-made play buttons.

What type of ammunition was fired at the play buttons?

The ammunition used was .50 caliber Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds. These rounds are designed to penetrate armor, ignite targets, and leave a visible tracer trail.

Did the .50 caliber round penetrate the brass 'gold' play button?

Yes, the .50 caliber APIT round completely penetrated the solid brass play button, creating a clean entry and exit hole. It also went through the sandbag and wooden plank behind it.

How did the aluminum 'silver' play button react to the .50 caliber round?

The aluminum play button experienced more significant deformation than the brass one. The incendiary component of the round also caused internal melting and charring on the aluminum target.

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