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Published on October 2, 2025
Duration: 2:06

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1 rifle against stacks of paperback and hardback books. The .50 cal penetrated 14 out of 30 paperbacks and 11 out of 25 hardbacks, demonstrating significant power. The content also serves as a promotion for the authors' military thriller novel, 'The Lions of Mercer'.

Quick Summary

In the Warrior Poet Society .50 Cal Challenge, a Barrett M82A1 rifle fired a .50 BMG round through 14 paperback books and 11 hardback books, demonstrating significant penetration power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .50 Cal Book Challenge
  2. 00:24Shooting Paperback Books
  3. 00:34Paperback Penetration Results
  4. 01:10Shooting Hardback Books
  5. 01:14Hardback Penetration Results
  6. 01:57Conclusion & Book Promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested in the Warrior Poet Society .50 Cal Challenge?

The challenge tested the penetration power of a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1 rifle against stacks of paperback and hardback books, specifically misprinted copies of 'The Lions of Mercer'.

How many paperback books did the .50 caliber bullet penetrate?

The .50 caliber bullet fired from the Barrett M82A1 penetrated 14 paperback books and stopped inside the 15th book.

What were the results when shooting hardback books with the .50 cal?

When shooting hardback books, the .50 caliber bullet penetrated 11 books and was stopped by the 12th book.

What rifle was used in the .50 Cal Challenge video?

The video prominently features the Barrett M82A1, a semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle, used for the book penetration test.

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