shooting 50cal down 50cal barrel

Published on January 29, 2021
Duration: 12:24

This video details a destructive experiment involving two .50 BMG rifles: the Serbu BFG-50A and RN-50. A .50 BMG round was fired directly down the barrel of the BFG-50A, causing catastrophic damage to the bolt and receiver. The experiment also tested the penetration capabilities of .50 BMG rounds against the side of the barrel and the trunnion, with mixed results.

Quick Summary

Firing a .50 BMG round down the barrel of a Serbu BFG-50A rifle caused significant damage, cracking the bolt and receiver. A .50 BMG round also penetrated the barrel's side, but failed to fully penetrate the trunnion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Serbu BFG-50A & Experiment Plan
  2. 00:53Experiment Setup: Muzzle to Muzzle
  3. 02:57The First Shot: .50 BMG Down Barrel
  4. 03:16Damage Analysis: Bolt & Receiver
  5. 06:49Shooting the Barrel Side
  6. 08:41Shooting the Trunnion
  7. 10:09VZ-58 vs. .50 Cal Barrel Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round was fired down the barrel of a Serbu BFG-50A?

Firing a .50 BMG round directly down the barrel of the Serbu BFG-50A caused catastrophic damage. The projectile impacted the bolt, cracking it in half, and also severely damaged the receiver.

Can a .50 BMG round penetrate a heavy .50 caliber rifle barrel?

Yes, a .50 BMG round demonstrated the ability to penetrate the thick steel side of a heavy .50 caliber barrel when fired directly into it during this experiment.

What was the purpose of using the Serbu RN-50 in the experiment?

The Serbu RN-50, a single-shot break-action rifle, was used to fire the projectile down the barrel of the BFG-50A. This choice was made to avoid damaging the BFG-50A's muzzle brake.

Did the .50 BMG round penetrate the trunnion of the rifle?

The .50 BMG round did not fully penetrate the trunnion, which is a very thick part of the rifle's action. The projectile became welded into the steel instead of passing through.

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