Curving a 50BMG!

Published on September 29, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates an experiment to 'curve' a .50 BMG round using custom bent galvanized pipes. The initial attempt with a sharp bend caused the pipe to rupture, but a second attempt with a more gradual bend successfully guided the bullet to a steel target. The experiment highlights the extreme power of the .50 BMG round and the challenges of redirecting such high-velocity projectiles.

Quick Summary

An experiment successfully curved a .50 BMG round using a Serbu RN50 rifle and custom-bent galvanized pipes. While a sharp bend caused pipe rupture, a gradual multi-point bend guided the bullet to impact a steel target, demonstrating the projectile's trajectory can be influenced.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Curving a .50 BMG
  2. 00:11RN50 Rifle Setup and Loading
  3. 00:24First Shot: Pipe Rupture
  4. 00:41Second Shot: Successful Curve

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to attempt curving a .50 BMG round?

The experiment utilized a Serbu RN50 rifle, a single-shot firearm chambered in .50 BMG. Its break-action design with a screw-off breech was featured in the video.

What happened when the .50 BMG was fired through a single-bend pipe?

When fired through a single-bend galvanized pipe, the immense pressure and velocity of the .50 BMG round caused the pipe to rupture at the bend, though some fragments escaped.

Was it possible to curve a .50 BMG bullet?

Yes, the experiment successfully demonstrated that a .50 BMG bullet could be curved. This was achieved by firing it through a custom-bent galvanized pipe with a more gradual, multi-point bend.

What are the key technical specifications of the Serbu RN50 rifle used?

The Serbu RN50 used is a single-shot, break-action rifle with a screw-on breech, chambered in .50 BMG. It features a heavy contour barrel and a capacity of one round.

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