50 Cal SLAP vs Thor’s Hammer ⚡

Published on March 17, 2021
Duration: 10:37

This video pits a .50 BMG SLAP round against a replica Thor's Hammer, demonstrating the destructive power of various .50 caliber ammunition types. While the hammer's head proved surprisingly durable, the SLAP round successfully penetrated it, outperforming Raufoss and APIT rounds in pure penetration, though the latter two offered incendiary effects. The test highlights the significant kinetic energy and specialized capabilities of .50 BMG rounds.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG SLAP round successfully penetrated the steel head of a replica Thor's Hammer, breaking its handle. While other .50 caliber rounds like Raufoss and APIT produced incendiary effects, the SLAP round demonstrated superior kinetic energy and penetration capabilities in this destructive test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Hammer Intro
  2. 00:47Introducing Thor's Hammer
  3. 01:11Hammer Durability Test (Pre-Shooting)
  4. 02:25Range Setup & .50 BMG SLAP Intro
  5. 03:30Test 1: .50 BMG SLAP vs Hammer
  6. 04:59Test 2: .50 BMG Raufoss vs Hammer
  7. 06:19Test 3: .50 BMG APIT vs Hammer
  8. 07:48Test 4: .50 BMG Incendiary vs Hammer
  9. 09:03Conclusion & Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when the .50 BMG SLAP round hit Thor's Hammer?

The .50 BMG SLAP round struck the replica Thor's Hammer, breaking off its handle and penetrating deep into the steel head. This demonstrated the significant kinetic energy and armor-piercing capability of the SLAP round.

How did other .50 BMG rounds compare to the SLAP round against the hammer?

The Raufoss and APIT rounds created incendiary effects and caused damage, but the SLAP round showed greater penetration into the hammer head. A pure incendiary round resulted in a flash but minimal structural damage.

What rifle was used for the .50 BMG tests?

The tests were conducted using a Serbu RN-50 rifle, which features a 36-inch heavy barrel, specifically chambered for the powerful .50 BMG cartridge.

Was the Thor's Hammer replica durable?

The steel head of the Thor's Hammer replica proved surprisingly durable against multiple .50 BMG impacts, though its handle was not as robust and was easily broken by the initial SLAP round test.

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