50 BMG VS BRAKE ROTOR

Published on July 21, 2017
Duration: 5:33

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 BMG round against a heavy-duty Chevy Silverado 3500 brake rotor. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle, loaded with Freedom Munitions APIT and API rounds, demonstrates significant penetration and fragmentation capabilities. The rotor, approximately 1.5 inches thick cast iron, was unable to stop the .50 BMG rounds, shattering upon impact and allowing penetration through various angles and the hub.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG APIT round impacted a 1.5-inch thick cast iron brake rotor from a Chevy Silverado 3500, causing it to shatter. The round penetrated and exited the rotor, demonstrating the significant destructive power of the .50 BMG cartridge.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .50 BMG vs Brake Rotor
  2. 00:20Equipment: Serbu BFG-50A & Freedom Munitions .50 BMG
  3. 00:56First Shot: Rotor Shatters
  4. 02:14Second Shot: Side Impact Test
  5. 03:54Third Shot: API Round Through Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round hit the brake rotor?

The .50 BMG APIT round impacted the Chevy Silverado 3500 brake rotor, causing it to shatter into large fragments. The round penetrated the 1.5-inch thick cast iron, leaving copper jacket residue.

What rifle was used to fire the .50 BMG rounds?

The Serbu BFG-50A, a semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle, was used for the destructive testing. It was equipped with a Vortex optic and Burris PEPR mount.

What type of .50 BMG ammunition was tested?

The test utilized Freedom Munitions .50 BMG ammunition, including Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds and standard Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds.

Could the brake rotor stop a .50 BMG round?

No, the heavy-duty cast iron brake rotor, approximately 1.5 inches thick, was completely destroyed by the .50 BMG rounds and did not stop their penetration.

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