50 CAL VS TRAIN TRACK RAIL

Published on July 17, 2017
Duration: 7:44

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

Quick Summary

The Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG rifle was used to test penetration against a railroad track rail. Various rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. The rifle successfully penetrated even the thickest sections of the rail (over 1.5 inches), though bullet deflection was observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Target Setup
  2. 00:35Serbu BFG-50A Rifle & Raufoss Ammo Overview
  3. 01:11First Shots: Raufoss & Silver Tip Penetration
  4. 03:16Testing Thickest Rail Section with API Rounds
  5. 06:20Final Analysis: Bullet Deflection & Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to test against the train track rail?

The rifle used in the test was a Serbu BFG-50A, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in the powerful .50 BMG caliber. It was equipped with a Vortex optic for aiming during the destructive testing.

What types of .50 caliber ammunition were tested?

Several types of .50 caliber ammunition were tested, including Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0 (an armor-piercing incendiary round), a red tip round, a black tip armor-piercing round, and a silver tip round.

Could the .50 BMG rounds penetrate the railroad track?

Yes, the .50 BMG rounds demonstrated the capability to penetrate the railroad track rail. Even the thickest sections, measuring over 1.5 inches of steel in the head, were successfully penetrated by the heavy caliber rounds.

What challenges were observed when shooting the rail?

While penetration was achieved, significant bullet deflection and shifting were noted upon impact with the dense steel of the railroad track. Some rounds, like the silver tip API, became lodged within the rail rather than passing completely through.

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