150 Pound Slam Ball vs a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle

Published on April 12, 2025
Duration: 1:43

This video tests the stopping power of a 150-pound slam ball against various calibers, including 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56 Green Tip, 12 Gauge Slug, and surprisingly, two types of .50 BMG rounds. The slam ball successfully stopped all tested rounds, demonstrating its durability and the significant impact of heavy calibers. The host uses Flex Tape to repair the ball between tests.

Quick Summary

A 150-pound slam ball was subjected to extreme ballistic testing, successfully stopping rounds from 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56, 12-gauge slug, and even .50 BMG calibers, including armor-piercing incendiary rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & 9mm Test
  2. 00:22.44 Magnum & 5.56 Tests
  3. 00:4512 Gauge Slug Test
  4. 01:05.50 Caliber Tests (Standard & API)

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the 150-pound slam ball?

The 150-pound slam ball was tested against 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56 Green Tip, a 12-gauge slug, a standard .50 BMG round, and a .50 BMG Silver Tip Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round.

Did the slam ball stop the .50 caliber rounds?

Yes, surprisingly, the 150-pound slam ball successfully stopped both a standard .50 BMG round and a .50 BMG Silver Tip Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round fired from a sniper rifle.

What material is the slam ball made of and how was it repaired?

The slam ball has a heavy-duty rubber exterior and is filled with fine sand or powder, referred to as 'moon dust'. Bullet holes were patched between tests using Flex Tape Gray.

What firearm was used for the .50 caliber tests?

A bolt-action .50 caliber sniper rifle, identified as likely a Barrett M99, was used for the .50 caliber impact tests.

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