50CAL VS 50LB WEIGHT PLATE

Published on March 15, 2017
Duration: 8:25

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 BMG rifle against a 50lb weight plate. A 9mm Glock 19 fails to damage the plates, establishing a baseline. The .50 caliber Serbu RN-50 rifle, however, easily cracks and shatters a single plate. When two plates are stacked, the .50 cal penetrates the first but is stopped by the second, demonstrating the immense energy transfer.

Quick Summary

The Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG was tested against a 50lb weight plate. While a 9mm Glock 19 caused minimal damage, the .50 BMG round cracked the plate with the first shot and shattered it with the second.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 50 Cal vs 50lb Weight Plate
  2. 01:04Introducing the Serbu RN-50 Rifle
  3. 01:17Baseline Test: Glock 19 (9mm) vs Weight Plate
  4. 02:31.50 BMG Test: Shattering the Weight Plate
  5. 05:24Double Plate Test & Bullet Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a 9mm bullet hits a 50lb weight plate?

In this test, 9mm rounds from a Glock 19 caused only minor surface damage to the 1.5-inch thick cast iron weight plates and did not penetrate them at all, establishing a baseline for comparison.

Can a .50 BMG rifle destroy a 50lb weight plate?

Yes, the Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG easily destroyed a 50lb weight plate. The first shot cracked it, and the second shot completely shattered it.

What was the outcome of testing the .50 BMG against two stacked weight plates?

When two 25lb weight plates were stacked, the .50 BMG round successfully penetrated the first plate but was stopped by the second plate, demonstrating significant energy transfer but not complete penetration.

What firearm was used for the .50 caliber testing?

The .50 caliber testing was conducted using a Serbu RN-50, a single-shot break-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, equipped with a Vortex scope.

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