50 BMG vs RUBBER Atlas Stone (200 lbs !!!)

Published on October 24, 2022
Duration: 13:47

This video tests the stopping power of various rifle calibers against a 200 lb rubber Atlas stone. Smaller calibers like 5.56 and 7.62x39 only caused surface marks. Even .308 and .30-06 failed to penetrate. The .416 Rigby successfully penetrated the stone, while the .458 Lott was stopped by the internal iron core. The .50 BMG also penetrated, with its second shot being stopped by the core.

Quick Summary

The 200 lb rubber Atlas stone, featuring a 6.5-inch rubber layer over an iron core, was tested with various calibers. Only .416 Rigby and .50 BMG successfully penetrated the rubber, while smaller calibers caused surface marks and larger ones were stopped by the internal iron core.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 200lb Rubber Atlas Stone
  2. 02:59Testing 5.56 & 7.62x39
  3. 05:12Testing .308 & .30-06
  4. 07:23Testing .416 Rigby & .458 Lott
  5. 09:34Testing .50 BMG
  6. 11:16Conclusion & Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the 200 lb rubber Atlas stone?

The test included 5.56, 7.62x39, .308, .30-06, .416 Rigby, .458 Lott, and .50 BMG. Smaller calibers only marked the surface, while .416 Rigby and .50 BMG penetrated the rubber.

Did the .50 BMG penetrate the rubber Atlas stone?

Yes, the .50 BMG successfully penetrated the rubber Atlas stone on the first shot. The second shot was stopped by the internal iron core, highlighting the stone's robust construction.

Which calibers successfully penetrated the 200 lb rubber Atlas stone?

Only the .416 Rigby and the .50 BMG calibers managed to penetrate the rubber layer of the 200 lb Atlas stone. Other calibers were stopped by the rubber or the internal iron core.

What stopped the .458 Lott round from penetrating the Atlas stone?

The .458 Lott round was stopped by the internal iron core of the 200 lb rubber Atlas stone. This suggests the iron core is the primary component responsible for stopping larger caliber rounds.

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