Vending Machine vs Bullets

Published on September 26, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This destructive test evaluates the bullet resistance of a standard Pepsi vending machine against various calibers. Surprisingly, even high-powered rounds like the 5.56x45mm from an M16, 7.62x39mm from an AK, and .338 Lapua Magnum from an AWM failed to penetrate the rear panel. The .408 CheyTac from a CheyTac M200 Intervention was the first to show significant deformation and some penetration, while the .50 BMG, despite its power, did not outperform the .408 in terms of visible rear-panel damage.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, a Pepsi vending machine surprisingly resisted penetration from 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. The .408 CheyTac was the first to show significant deformation and some penetration, while the .50 BMG impacted heavily but showed less rear-panel damage than the .408.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Vending Machine Ballistics Test
  2. 00:10M16 (5.56mm) vs Vending Machine
  3. 00:19AK (7.62x39mm) vs Vending Machine
  4. 00:24AWM (.338 Lapua) vs Vending Machine
  5. 00:31CheyTac M200 (.408 CheyTac) Penetration Test
  6. 00:42.50 BMG vs Vending Machine Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the vending machine?

The test included 5.56x45mm (M16), 7.62x39mm (AK), .338 Lapua Magnum (AWM), .408 CheyTac (CheyTac M200), and .50 BMG rounds against a Pepsi vending machine.

Did any bullets penetrate the vending machine?

Surprisingly, the 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds did not penetrate the rear of the vending machine. The .408 CheyTac showed some penetration, and the .50 BMG caused significant impact.

Which caliber was most effective at penetrating the vending machine?

The .408 CheyTac fired from a CheyTac M200 Intervention was the first caliber to demonstrate visible bulging and some penetration on the rear panel of the vending machine.

How did the .50 BMG compare to other calibers against the vending machine?

While the .50 BMG delivered a powerful impact, the .408 CheyTac appeared to cause more visible deformation on the rear panel, suggesting different penetration characteristics.

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