50 Cal SLAP vs Atlas Stone (340 lbs!!!)

Published on November 25, 2020
Duration: 16:28

This video pits .50 BMG SLAP rounds against a 340 lb Atlas stone, demonstrating extreme destructive testing. While smaller calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP had minimal effect, .44 Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum showed significant surface damage. The .50 BMG SLAP rounds penetrated deeply, and standard .50 BMG FMJ rounds eventually shattered the stone, revealing the SLAP round's tungsten cores.

Quick Summary

The video features destructive testing of a 340 lb Atlas stone using various calibers, culminating in .50 BMG SLAP and FMJ rounds. While smaller calibers had minimal effect, the .50 BMG rounds eventually shattered the stone, demonstrating extreme impact capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Argo 6x6
  2. 01:26Atlas Stone Challenge Setup
  3. 02:489mm and .45 ACP Testing
  4. 04:05.44 Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum Testing
  5. 05:09.50 BMG SLAP Rounds Test
  6. 09:41.50 BMG FMJ Rounds Test
  7. 13:32Conclusion and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested against the 340 lb Atlas stone?

The video tested various calibers, starting with 9mm and .45 ACP, then progressing to .44 Magnum, .500 S&W Magnum, and finally .50 BMG SLAP and FMJ rounds fired from a Serbu RN-50 rifle.

How effective were smaller calibers against the Atlas stone?

Smaller calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP showed minimal impact on the 340 lb concrete Atlas stone, demonstrating the stone's significant durability against less powerful rounds.

What is a .50 BMG SLAP round?

SLAP stands for Saboted Light Armor Penetrator. It's a specialized .50 BMG round designed for armor penetration, featuring a sub-caliber projectile within a sabot for increased velocity and impact.

Did the .50 BMG rounds destroy the Atlas stone?

Yes, after initial deep penetration from SLAP rounds, standard .50 BMG FMJ rounds were fired, eventually shattering the 340 lb Atlas stone into large pieces.

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