My 50cal RN50 Blew Up

This video demonstrates an experimental technique for attempting to curve a .50 BMG projectile through custom-bent galvanized steel pipes using a Serbu RN50 rifle. The experiment highlights the immense power of the .50 BMG round, showing a pipe rupture on a sharp bend and a successful navigation of a more gradual curve. The presenter, Edwin Sarkissian, showcases proficient handling of high-caliber firearms and an understanding of breech-loading mechanics, emphasizing safety with proper protection and remote firing.

This video details an experiment where a single .50 BMG round was heated in a pan on a portable stove, simulating cooking a hot dog. The .50 BMG round detonated, punching a hole through the pan and leaving an imprint of its base. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, emphasizes the extreme danger and unpredictability of such actions, advising against repeating the "forbidden hot dog" experiment. The demonstration was conducted at an outdoor range with safety measures like taking cover behind a truck.

This video details an experimental test of a Serbu RN-50 chambered in .50 BMG with a previously split barrel. High-profile firearms experimenter Edwin Sarkissian, in collaboration with designer Richard Serbu, demonstrates the extreme dangers and unpredictable results of firing compromised firearms. The test highlights significant barrel failure, reduced ballistic performance, and the critical importance of safety protocols when dealing with damaged equipment.

This analysis, presented by firearm designer Mark Serbu, debunks the common theory that the RN-50 explosion was solely due to case head separation. Serbu meticulously explains case head separation using visual examples and contrasts the RN-50's fixed headspace and internal support system with the M2 Machine Gun's critical headspace requirements. The expert concludes that separation is a symptom, not the cause, and hints at other potential failure points like ammunition or venting issues in future segments.

This video documents a catastrophic barrel failure on a Barrett M107/M82A1 .50 BMG rifle. The footage shows the barrel splitting open during firing, highlighting a critical equipment malfunction. Nikko Ortiz provides a shocked reaction, emphasizing the severity of the event.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the custom Serbu Micro .50 BMG, as demonstrated by Mark Serbu and Edwin Sarkissian. It covers the breech-loading mechanism, including unscrewing the breech cap, inserting a .50 BMG round, and re-securing the cap. The guide also touches upon initial firing observations and safety considerations for handling this high-caliber firearm.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.