Throwing .50 BMG Into a Fire 🔥

Published on November 16, 2020
Duration: 11:38

This video demonstrates the explosive potential of live ammunition when exposed to intense heat, specifically .50 BMG, .45 ACP, and 7.62x39mm rounds. The experiment highlights how different calibers react in a fire, with the .50 BMG producing a significant explosion. It also touches on the physics of ammunition cook-off and the effects of extreme heat on casings and projectiles.

Quick Summary

Throwing live .50 BMG ammunition into a fire results in a significant explosion, causing the casing to splay open and the primer to separate due to extreme heat and pressure. Smaller calibers like .45 ACP also explode, with the casing often acting as the projectile.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .50 BMG vs Fire Experiment
  2. 00:39Experimental Setup: Grill & Pepsi Cans
  3. 02:30.45 ACP Round Test & Analysis
  4. 04:197.62x39mm Round Test & Melted Core
  5. 06:31.50 BMG Round Test: The Main Event
  6. 08:03Post-Explosion Analysis: .50 BMG Casing

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you throw live .50 BMG ammunition into a fire?

When a live .50 BMG round is thrown into a fire, it creates a large explosion. The casing typically splayed open, and the primer can separate due to extreme pressure and heat, while the projectile is ejected.

How do smaller caliber rounds like .45 ACP react in a fire?

A .45 ACP round, when exposed to fire without a chamber, cooks off quickly. The lighter brass casing often becomes the projectile, deforming nearby objects like grill grates.

Can the lead core of ammunition melt in a fire?

Yes, in extreme heat, such as from a charcoal fire, the lead core of a 7.62x39mm bullet was observed to melt out of its copper jacket.

What was the purpose of the Pepsi cans in the experiment?

Pepsi cans were arranged in a circle around the fire pit to serve as visual indicators. They helped demonstrate the spread of debris or 'shrapnel' if the exploding ammunition sent fragments outwards.

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