Hay Bale vs Bigger and Bigger Guns

This experiment tests the penetration power of various calibers through 500 stacked paper plates. Results show a significant difference in stopping power, with smaller calibers like .22 LR penetrating fewer plates than larger rifle rounds. The .50 BMG round, in particular, demonstrated extreme penetration, going through all plates and heavily damaging the target.

This short video tests the ballistic resistance of a Husqvarna Gold S1520 industrial saw blade against various calibers. While a .22 LR and 9mm leave minimal marks, a .44 Magnum causes significant deformation. A 5.56 NATO Green Tip round, however, penetrates the blade easily, demonstrating the limitations of the material against higher-powered rifle rounds.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian explores the ballistic performance of various bullet calibers against Elmer's School Glue. The experiment, conducted at an outdoor shooting range with strict safety protocols, tests how many one-gallon containers of glue are needed to stop rounds from a .22 LR, 9mm, .44 Magnum, and .30-06 Springfield. The results offer insights into bullet energy transfer and expansion characteristics when encountering a non-traditional medium.

This video features Kentucky Ballistics testing the penetration power of a .357 Magnum round against fifteen cans of shaving cream. The firearm used is a Smith & Wesson Model 686 with a 4-inch barrel, firing Federal 357 Magnum 158-grain jacketed soft-point ammunition. The content focuses on a practical (albeit unconventional) demonstration of ballistic performance.

This video features a destructive test where a frying pan is shot multiple times by various handguns, including a Glock 17, S&W 1911, XDM40, Bersa Thunder .380, and S&W Model 19 .357 Magnum. The experiment aims to demonstrate the penetration capabilities of different pistols and calibers against thick iron cookware. The video promises surprising results and encourages viewers to pick their favorite firearm's performance.

This video demonstrates a unique target practice scenario involving the destruction of fake Rolex watches with firearms. The presenter uses a Barrett M82 and a shotgun to obliterate the watches at varying distances, highlighting the destructive power of these firearms. The experiment also serves as a visual comparison of how different firearms impact and fragment objects.

This video demonstrates the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while smaller calibers cause minimal damage, larger rounds like the .50 BMG API can penetrate the bucket. The footage provides visual evidence of impact effects and the destructive potential of different ammunition types.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video from Yee Yee Life features an experienced host testing the ballistic penetration of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, in an Intex swimming pool. The host demonstrates proper firearm safety and provides detailed measurements of bullet penetration depths, offering unique insights into how different rounds interact with water as a medium. The results highlight significant variations in penetration based on caliber and velocity.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.