Will this Actually Work? 50bmg Arrow

This experiment tests the penetration power of different bows through watermelons. A recurve bow penetrated three watermelons, a compound bow with a practice tip penetrated four and stopped in the fifth, while a broadhead stopped in the third. The TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow with a broadhead penetrated five watermelons, and with a practice tip, it penetrated six.

This video tests if a bullet can split an arrow. Using a Standard Manufacturing G4S .22 LR rifle, the host fires approximately 50 rounds at an arrow secured to a bucket. Slow-motion footage reveals a .22 LR bullet impacting the arrow's nock, traveling through the hollow shaft, and detaching the metal tip, successfully splitting the arrow from end to end.

This video explores the unconventional idea of firing arrows from a 12-gauge shotgun. The experiment involves custom loading procedures where an arrow is muzzle-loaded, followed by a propellant charge. While visually dramatic, the results show the arrow's tip disintegrating due to extreme velocity, and the host concludes it's a fun experiment but doesn't enhance archery skills.

This video showcases an experimental projectile: a grenade attached to a compound bow arrow, fired at a Toyota Prius. It also features a Barrett .50 caliber rifle and a Glock 19X for destructive testing. The content highlights the effectiveness of these firearms and munitions in a controlled demolition scenario, alongside promotions for tactical gear like MIRA Safety gas masks and Grip6 products.

This experiment tests the penetration power of arrows against hard hats. A PSE Evoke 31 compound bow, drawing 75 lbs and shooting at 330 fps, was used. A standard practice tip arrow penetrated two hard hats, stopping at the third. A stainless steel broadhead arrow, however, completely pierced three hard hats, demonstrating significantly higher penetration capability.

This experiment tests how many footballs an arrow can penetrate using different bows. A PSE compound bow and a TenPoint crossbow, both shooting around 340-370 fps, stopped arrows in the sixth football. A traditional recurve bow, however, only penetrated the first football, demonstrating a significant power difference.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.