50CAL VS AR500 STEEL

Published on September 9, 2017
Duration: 4:20

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 caliber BMG rifle against a 1-inch thick AR500 steel plate. Three different ammunition types were used: Raufoss Mk 211, Black Tip AP, and Red Tip Incendiary. While the Raufoss and AP rounds caused significant deformation and near-penetration, the incendiary round had much less effect.

Quick Summary

A .50 caliber BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, was used to test penetration against a 1-inch thick AR500 steel plate. Raufoss Mk 211 and Black Tip AP rounds caused significant deformation and near-penetration, while a Red Tip Incendiary round penetrated only about 1/4 inch.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .50 Cal vs 1" AR500 Steel
  2. 00:16Rifle: Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG
  3. 00:32Ammunition: Raufoss Mk 211 Explained
  4. 00:43First Shot: Raufoss Impact
  5. 01:46Second Shot: Black Tip AP Impact
  6. 02:27Third Shot: Red Tip Incendiary Impact
  7. 02:44Final Comparison of Impacts

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to test against the AR500 steel plate?

The video features the Serbu BFG-50A, a semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle, equipped with a Vortex optic for the ballistic testing against the steel target.

How did the Raufoss Mk 211 round perform against the 1-inch AR500 steel?

The Raufoss Mk 211 round nearly penetrated the 1-inch AR500 steel plate, causing a significant bulge on the reverse side but not a complete pass-through.

Did the .50 caliber AP rounds penetrate the AR500 steel plate?

Yes, the Black Tip Armor Piercing (.50 caliber) round demonstrated deep penetration into the AR500 steel, creating a substantial bulge similar to the Raufoss round, but it did not fully penetrate.

Which type of .50 caliber ammunition had the least penetration on the steel plate?

The 'Red Tip' Incendiary .50 caliber round showed the least penetration, reaching only about 1/4 inch deep into the 1-inch thick AR500 steel plate.

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