50 Cal Cannons Vs Pumpkins

Published on October 17, 2021
Duration: 6:55

This video compares the terminal ballistics of three large-caliber firearms against pumpkins: a Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center .500 Magnum, and a Barrett M82A1 in .50 BMG. The presenter highlights the significant differences in projectile weight and impact effects, noting the fibrous nature of pumpkins.

Quick Summary

The video compares the terminal ballistics of a .50 AE Desert Eagle, a .500 S&W Magnum, and a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1 against pumpkins. The .50 AE and .500 Magnum use 300-grain projectiles, while the .50 BMG uses a 660-grain API round, resulting in progressively more destructive impacts.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Firearm Safety and Preparation
  2. 00:15Pumpkin vs. Other Targets
  3. 00:25Introducing the Firearms
  4. 00:33Desert Eagle .50 AE
  5. 00:37Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum
  6. 00:48Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG
  7. 01:04Caliber Comparison: .50 AE vs .500 Mag vs .50 BMG
  8. 01:33Desert Eagle .50 AE vs Pumpkin
  9. 02:14Desert Eagle Impact Analysis
  10. 02:34.500 Magnum vs Pumpkin
  11. 03:02.500 Magnum Impact Analysis
  12. 03:39.50 BMG vs Pumpkin
  13. 04:10.50 BMG Firing Sequence
  14. 04:51.50 BMG Impact Analysis
  15. 05:44Conclusion: 50 Cal Cannons vs Pumpkins
  16. 06:02Shoutouts and Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to shoot pumpkins in the video?

The video features a Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center .500 Magnum revolver, and a Barrett M82A1 rifle chambered in .50 BMG for shooting pumpkins.

How do pumpkins react to being shot by large caliber firearms?

Unlike watermelons, pumpkins are fibrous and do not explode. They tend to create large holes and significant damage, but their fibrous nature makes the impact less visually dramatic, described as similar to shooting a 'mushy wet blanket'.

What are the projectile weights compared in the video?

The video compares a 300-grain projectile for the .50 AE Desert Eagle and .500 Magnum, against a much heavier 660-grain API projectile used in the .50 BMG Barrett M82A1.

Which firearm delivered the most powerful impact on the pumpkins?

The Barrett M82A1 firing the .50 BMG round, with its 660-grain projectile, delivered the most powerful impact, creating a clean, large hole and a distinct exit wound, demonstrating superior terminal ballistics.

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