500 Auto Max vs 50 BMG

This video tests the ballistic penetration of a reinforced cinderblock wall against various calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG sniper rifle. The wall, filled with Quikrete, successfully stopped handgun rounds (.22 LR to .44 Magnum) and intermediate rifle rounds (5.56mm, .308), with the 5.56mm penetrating about 3 inches. However, the .50 BMG round completely penetrated the wall, hitting the target dummy.

This video tests the durability of firearms encased in concrete when subjected to .50 BMG rounds. A Hi-Point C9 and a Glock 19 were submerged in concrete buckets and then shot with a Barrett M82A1. The Hi-Point, after being freed from the concrete, successfully fired a round, clearing debris automatically. The Glock experienced a failure to eject on its first shot after being freed, likely due to residual concrete.

This video presents a comparison of two vastly different calibers, 22LR and 50 BMG, in a rather unconventional test involving pumpkins. The title "22LR contra 50BMG! Quem vence a batalha das abóboras?" (22LR vs 50 BMG! Who wins the pumpkin battle?) suggests a direct confrontation between these two ammunition types and the firearms that utilize them, likely highlighting the extreme differences in their power and application through a destructive test. The description is absent, but the title clearly indicates a caliber and potential firearm comparison.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of the rare Swiss Silver Penetrator .50 BMG round against various steel plates. It demonstrates the round's superior performance compared to the M20 APIT, successfully penetrating 1.75 inches of mild steel and 0.5 inches of AR550 steel. The test concludes that a 2-inch mild steel plate is the limit for this specific ammunition.

This YouTube video presents a compelling comparison between the power of a .50 BMG rifle and buckshot from a shotgun. The title suggests a dramatic demonstration, likely involving significant impact and destructive potential, as indicated by the hashtag #pumpkin, implying the targets used for the comparison. The video focuses on the raw force and ballistic differences between these distinct ammunition types.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a 45-pound steel barbell plate. Smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm had no effect, while larger handgun rounds like .44 Magnum and .50 AE caused superficial damage. Rifle rounds, including the 7.62x51mm from an FN SCAR, cracked the plate but didn't penetrate. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, however, easily penetrated the plate, demonstrating its significant power.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.