50 BMG vs Anvil

Published on November 30, 2018
Duration: 11:38

This video details a destructive testing experiment pitting a 55lb cast iron anvil against various high-caliber firearms, culminating with the .50 BMG. While calibers like .338 Lapua and .308 created craters, only the .50 BMG, specifically Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds, managed to cause significant structural damage and a through-hole in the anvil. The .50 BMG proved to be the only caliber capable of compromising the anvil's integrity.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds were the only ammunition types capable of creating a through-hole in the 55lb cast iron anvil during destructive testing. Other calibers like .338 Lapua and .308 created craters but did not compromise its structure.

Chapters

  1. 00:20Experiment Setup: .50 BMG vs Anvil
  2. 01:24.50 BMG Testing with APIT & API Rounds
  3. 06:36Gun Rack Showcase: Hold Up Displays
  4. 07:06Multi-Caliber Anvil Comparison
  5. 10:28Anvil Durability Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary finding of the .50 BMG vs anvil experiment?

The primary finding was that only specialized .50 BMG rounds, specifically Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API), were capable of causing significant structural damage and a through-hole in the 55lb cast iron anvil.

Which calibers were tested against the anvil besides .50 BMG?

Besides the .50 BMG, the anvil was also tested against .338 Lapua, .30-06, .308 Winchester, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56x45mm NATO. These calibers created craters but did not compromise the anvil's structure.

What safety precautions were taken during the anvil testing?

The anvil was positioned at a 200-yard distance and angled to prevent any potential ricochets from striking the shooter, ensuring a safer testing environment.

How durable was the 55lb cast iron anvil?

The 55lb cast iron anvil demonstrated remarkable toughness, surviving multiple high-caliber hits. Structural failure only occurred when impacted by the .50 BMG APIT and API rounds.

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