Hay Bale vs Bigger and Bigger Guns

Published on January 30, 2025
Duration: 1:40

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a standard hay bale. Most calibers, including 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56mm, .450 Bushmaster, 12 Gauge slugs, and .30-06, were stopped by the bale. However, the powerful .50 BMG round successfully penetrated the hay bale and the drywall behind it, demonstrating its extreme destructive potential.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test by Yee Yee Life, a standard hay bale successfully stopped 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56mm, .450 Bushmaster, 12 Gauge slugs, and .30-06 rounds. Only the extremely powerful .50 BMG round penetrated the bale and the drywall behind it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Hay Bale Ballistics Test Setup
  2. 00:15Handgun & Intermediate Rifle Testing (9mm, .44 Mag, 5.56)
  3. 00:44Large Bore & Shotgun Testing (.450 Bushmaster, 12 Gauge)
  4. 01:08.50 BMG vs Hay Bale: The Ultimate Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers did the hay bale stop in the Yee Yee Life test?

The hay bale successfully stopped 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56 Green Tip, .450 Bushmaster, 12-gauge shotgun slugs, and .30-06 rounds. Only the .50 BMG round managed to penetrate the bale completely.

Which firearm caliber penetrated the hay bale and drywall?

The .50 BMG round was the only caliber tested that successfully penetrated the entire hay bale and continued through the sheet of drywall placed behind it.

How was the hay bale ballistic test set up?

The test involved shooting various calibers into a standard round hay bale. Cardboard was taped to the front to track entry points, and a sheet of drywall was placed at the rear to check for exit wounds.

What was the purpose of the Yee Yee Life hay bale experiment?

The experiment aimed to demonstrate the penetration capabilities of different firearm calibers, ranging from common handguns and rifles to the powerful .50 BMG, against a dense, organic material like a hay bale.

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