LESS LETHAL 50 BMG ???

Published on August 15, 2022
Duration: 12:05

This video tests the 'less lethal' capabilities of experimental .50 BMG training ammunition, which features a plastic projectile and case. Despite its training designation, the rounds demonstrated significant destructive power on food targets and caused substantial internal damage to a zombie torso, proving lethality at close range. However, the plastic bullet failed to penetrate a minivan door, highlighting its limitations.

Quick Summary

The 'less lethal' .50 BMG ammunition tested is military training ammo with a plastic bullet and case. While intended for training, it demonstrated significant lethality against a ballistic dummy torso at close range, though it failed to penetrate a vehicle door.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Less Lethal 50 BMG?
  2. 01:15Ammo Comparison: Standard vs. Training
  3. 02:30Serbu RN-50 Setup & String Pull Test
  4. 05:25Ballistic Test: Food Targets
  5. 07:07Lethality Test: Zombie Torso
  6. 10:14Vehicle Penetration Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'less lethal' .50 BMG ammunition tested in the video?

The video tests military training ammunition for the .50 BMG caliber. This specialized round features a projectile and casing made primarily of plastic, with a metal base, designed for training purposes.

Is the plastic .50 BMG training ammunition actually less lethal?

Despite being labeled 'training' ammo, the plastic .50 BMG rounds proved surprisingly lethal at close range. They caused significant internal damage to a ballistic dummy torso, indicating a substantial threat.

What happened when the plastic .50 BMG round hit a vehicle?

When fired at a minivan door, the plastic .50 BMG training round failed to penetrate the metal. It did, however, leave a significant dent and create a hole in the outer skin of the door.

What safety precautions were taken during the .50 BMG test?

Given the experimental nature of the surplus ammunition, the shooter used a string-pull method to fire the Serbu RN-50 rifle remotely from behind cover (a minivan) for initial safety.

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