How Bulletproof Is An ANVIL?! (50 BMG TESTED)

Published on October 5, 2024
Duration: 0:58

This video tests the bulletproof capabilities of an anvil against various calibers, from .22LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers had no effect, the .308 Win left a mark, and the .50 BMG round knocked the anvil over but did not penetrate. The conclusion is that an anvil is effectively bulletproof against common and even heavy-duty commercial rounds.

Quick Summary

Anvils are effectively bulletproof, as demonstrated by testing various calibers up to .50 BMG. While smaller rounds had no effect, the .308 Winchester left a mark, and the .50 BMG knocked the anvil over without penetrating its surface.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Caliber Lineup
  2. 00:11.22LR and 9mm Tests
  3. 00:235.7x28mm and 5.56x45mm Tests
  4. 00:37.308 Win and .50 BMG Tests
  5. 00:54Conclusion: Is Anvil Bulletproof?

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the anvil?

The test included birdshot, .22LR, 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 5.56x45mm, .308 Winchester, and the powerful .50 BMG. Smaller calibers had no effect, while the .308 left a mark and the .50 BMG knocked the anvil over.

Did any bullet penetrate the anvil?

No, none of the tested calibers, including the .50 BMG, managed to penetrate the anvil. The .50 BMG round was the most impactful, physically moving the anvil.

What was the conclusion about the anvil's bulletproof capabilities?

Based on the test with the .50 BMG, the largest commercial cartridge used, the conclusion is that an anvil is effectively bulletproof against these types of rounds.

Which rifle made the biggest mark on the anvil?

The .308 Winchester round fired from a Century Arms C308 rifle left the largest visible mark on the anvil's surface before the .50 BMG test.

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