50 BMG And Elephant Gun vs 9,000 Sheets Of Paper

Published on June 3, 2025
Duration: 0:29

This video compares the penetration power of a .50 BMG rifle against a .416 Ruger 'elephant gun' using 9,000 sheets of paper. The .50 BMG significantly outperformed the .416 Ruger, penetrating 3,985 sheets compared to the .416 Ruger's 1,923 sheets. The test highlights the distinct ballistic capabilities of these large-caliber firearms.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG rifle penetrated 3,985 sheets of paper, while the .416 Ruger 'elephant gun' penetrated 1,923 sheets in a test using 9,000 sheets of copy paper.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 50 BMG vs Elephant Gun Paper Test
  2. 00:0550 BMG Penetration Test
  3. 00:13Elephant Gun (.416 Ruger) Penetration Test
  4. 00:26Final Results Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of paper did the .50 BMG rifle penetrate?

In the test conducted by Backfire LLC, the .50 BMG rifle successfully penetrated 3,985 sheets of Pen+Gear copy paper out of a total stack of 9,000 sheets.

What was the penetration result for the .416 Ruger 'elephant gun'?

The .416 Ruger, referred to as an 'elephant gun', penetrated 1,923 sheets of paper in the comparison test against the .50 BMG rifle.

Which rifle had more stopping power in the paper test?

The .50 BMG rifle demonstrated significantly more penetration power, stopping at 3,985 sheets, compared to the .416 Ruger's 1,923 sheets in the paper test.

What medium was used to test the penetration of the .50 BMG and .416 Ruger?

The test utilized 9,000 sheets of Pen+Gear brand copy paper, stacked into boxes, to serve as the medium for comparing the penetration capabilities of the two large-caliber rifles.

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