50cal vs Atlas Stone

This video tests the penetration power of various calibers against a concrete-filled bucket. Handgun rounds (.22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP) and a .223 rifle round were stopped by the concrete. However, a .50 BMG sniper rifle round easily penetrated the bucket and a mannequin behind it, highlighting the significant power difference.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 100-year-old bank safe against various calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG sniper rifle. While smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm only chip paint, larger rounds like the .50 AE and 12 Gauge slug cause significant damage but do not penetrate. The .50 BMG round, however, easily pierces both doors and a ballistic dummy.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds in a swimming pool, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, higher velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented quickly, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle traveled the furthest at 190 inches. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, despite its power, only penetrated 61 inches, likely due to massive energy displacement.

This video conducts a destructive test comparing the impact of .50 BMG and .500 S&W Magnum rounds on realistic human head ballistic analogs. It debunks the myth of shockwave lethality from near misses, demonstrating that direct impact is required for significant damage. The tests show that even grazing hits from these powerful calibers result in catastrophic destruction of the analog.

This video showcases a destructive test involving a .50 caliber rifle and various flammable substances. The experiment involves shooting gasoline, oxygen, and acetylene to observe explosive reactions. A Serbu BFG-50A rifle is used for the .50 caliber shots, with an AK-47 employed for a secondary target.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various high-caliber firearms against a 100-year-old WWI safe. Despite attempts with 9mm, .50 AE, .500 Magnum, .308 AP, and .416 Barrett rounds, none fully breached the safe's thick steel construction. Even a .50 BMG Silver Tip API round caused significant internal damage but failed to exit the rear.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

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.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.