The Most Expensive Bullet in the World

Published on August 22, 2019
Duration: 12:45

This video explores the Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round, one of the most expensive bullets available, detailing its construction with a tungsten core and explosive incendiary tip. It showcases its performance through experimental tests using Serbu Firearms' BFG-50 and BFG-50A rifles, demonstrating the round's armor-piercing and destructive capabilities by successfully recovering the intact tungsten core after it penetrated multiple paper stacks and a cinder block.

Quick Summary

The Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round is one of the world's most expensive bullets, costing $65-$125 each. It features a tungsten core and incendiary tip for armor penetration. Tests show it can pierce 3,500 paper sheets and a cinder block, with the tungsten core remaining intact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The $125 Raufoss Bullet
  2. 01:21Serbu BFG-50 & BFG-50A Rifles
  3. 02:37First Test: Paper Penetration
  4. 05:12Second Test Setup: Cinder Block
  5. 08:36Recovering the Tungsten Core
  6. 10:06Raufoss vs. Tracer Round Core

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Raufoss Mk 211 bullet so expensive?

The Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round is one of the most expensive bullets, costing between $65 and $125 each. This high cost is due to its specialized construction, featuring a copper jacket, a dense tungsten core, and an explosive incendiary tip, designed for extreme penetration and destructive effects.

What are the key features of the Serbu BFG-50 rifle?

The Serbu BFG-50 is a single-shot, break-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, designed by Serbu Firearms for affordability. It's a robust platform capable of handling powerful ammunition, often used in experimental testing scenarios like the one shown.

How did the Raufoss bullet perform in the paper test?

In the first test, the Raufoss Mk 211 round was fired into 3,500 sheets of copy paper. The bullet successfully penetrated the entire stack, with its copper jacket stripping off, but the dense tungsten core passed through, necessitating a second test to recover it.

What was the purpose of the cinder block in the second test?

The cinder block was placed in front of the paper stacks in the second test to act as a barrier and help catch the Raufoss round's tungsten core. This setup allowed for the successful recovery and examination of the intact core after it penetrated both the block and the paper.

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