CAN YOU SPLIT LOGS WITH BULLETS? heavy sniper rifle

Published on January 4, 2018
Duration: 12:05

This video tests the effectiveness of various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG sniper rifle, in splitting logs. While powerful rounds like .50 BMG can penetrate large logs, they fail to split them. Smaller almond wood logs were successfully split by the .50 BMG. Ultimately, binary explosives were required to split the main log, demonstrating the limitations of firearms for this specific task.

Quick Summary

Firearms like 9mm handguns, .44 Magnums, and even .50 BMG sniper rifles were tested for log splitting. While powerful rounds penetrated large logs, they couldn't split them. Smaller logs were split by .50 BMG, but binary explosives were ultimately needed for the main log.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Splitting Logs With Bullets?
  2. 00:349mm Handgun Log Test
  3. 01:54.44 Magnum Log Test
  4. 03:02.500 S&W Magnum Log Test
  5. 04:43.223 Rifle Log Test
  6. 05:34.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Log Test
  7. 08:16Successful Split on Smaller Logs
  8. 10:30Plan B: Binary Explosives for Log Splitting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .50 BMG rifle split a large log?

While a .50 BMG rifle can penetrate large logs, it typically fails to split them. The force is concentrated, but the log's structure often remains intact unless the projectile hits a weak point or the log is significantly smaller.

What firearms were tested for log splitting?

The test included a 9mm handgun (Glock 17), a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle, a .500 S&W Magnum revolver, a .223 rifle, and a .50 BMG sniper rifle (Serbu BFG-50A).

What was the most effective method for splitting the large log?

Firearms, including a .50 BMG sniper rifle, were unable to split the large pine log. The experiment concluded that binary explosives (ThunderShot) were ultimately required to achieve the log split.

Can smaller logs be split with firearms?

Yes, smaller logs, such as 5-6 inch almond wood logs, were successfully split into multiple pieces using a .50 BMG rifle during the test.

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