50 Cal vs Giant Bell 🔔

Published on July 21, 2020
Duration: 6:25

This video tests the durability of a giant cast-iron bell against various firearms, starting with a .50 BMG round which completely obliterates it. Subsequent tests with 5.56x45mm, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds on remaining fragments reveal the bell's surprising resilience to smaller calibers, though it eventually shatters under .45 ACP.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary round completely destroyed a giant cast-iron bell. Subsequent tests showed a 5.56mm round cracked a fragment, a 9mm was stopped, and two .45 ACP rounds finally shattered the largest remaining piece.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 50 Cal vs Giant Bell Challenge
  2. 00:46Testing Strategy & Sponsor Intro (USCCA)
  3. 01:20.50 BMG Ballistic Test: Bell Destruction
  4. 02:455.56x45mm Ballistic Test on Bell Fragment
  5. 03:549mm Ballistic Test on Bell Fragment
  6. 04:09.45 ACP Ballistic Test: Final Shatter

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round hit the giant bell?

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary round completely shattered the giant cast-iron bell into multiple fragments upon impact. High-speed footage captured the dramatic destruction and subsequent shrapnel.

Can a 5.56mm or 9mm round penetrate the remnants of the bell?

Yes, a 5.56x45mm round from an AR-15 caused a significant crack but was stopped by a large bell fragment. A 9mm round from a Canik TP9 SFX was also stopped with minimal additional damage.

What was the final outcome of testing smaller calibers against the bell fragments?

After the 5.56mm and 9mm tests, two .45 ACP rounds fired from a Springfield 1911 ultimately caused the largest remaining fragment of the cast-iron bell to shatter completely.

Which firearms were used in the bell destruction test?

The tests utilized a Serbu BFG-50A for the .50 BMG round, a V7 AR-15 for the 5.56x45mm, a Canik TP9 SFX for the 9mm, and a Springfield 1911 for the .45 ACP.

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