50 CAL VS PHONE BOOKS

Published on November 14, 2016
Duration: 4:37

This video tests the penetration power of a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu RN-50 rifle into approximately 40 stacked phone books. The Hornady 750-grain A-MAX projectile successfully penetrated 26 phone books before being recovered, showing significant deformation. The test highlights the destructive capability of the .50 caliber round.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu RN-50 rifle penetrated 26 inches of stacked phone books. The ammunition used was Hornady 750-grain A-MAX rounds. The recovered projectile showed significant deformation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Travel
  2. 02:31Experiment Setup: .50 Cal Rifle & Phone Books
  3. 02:44Ammunition: Hornady .50 BMG 750gr A-MAX
  4. 02:54Firing the .50 Cal Rifle
  5. 03:24Penetration Results & Bullet Recovery
  6. 04:04Bonus Shot & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many phone books did the .50 BMG round penetrate?

The .50 BMG round fired from the Serbu RN-50 rifle successfully penetrated 26 inches of stacked phone books. The experiment used approximately 40 books, each about an inch thick.

What type of ammunition was used in the .50 Caliber test?

The ammunition used was Hornady .50 BMG, specifically 750-grain A-MAX rounds. This high-grain projectile was chosen for its ballistic properties in the penetration test.

What rifle was used for the phone book penetration test?

The rifle used for the test was a Serbu RN-50. This is a single-shot, break-action firearm chambered in the powerful .50 BMG caliber, known for its significant stopping power.

What happened to the .50 BMG bullet after penetration?

After penetrating 26 phone books, the recovered .50 BMG projectile was found to be extremely hot and significantly deformed. This deformation indicates the immense forces it encountered during penetration.

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