50cal vs vise

Published on December 11, 2020
Duration: 11:42

This destructive test video pits a vintage Reed Mfg. Co. vise against a range of calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers cause minimal damage, .308 Winchester begins to break off chunks. The .338 Lapua Magnum causes significant structural damage, and the .50 BMG API rounds completely obliterate the vise, demonstrating the immense power of heavy caliber firearms.

Quick Summary

A vintage Reed Mfg. Co. vise was subjected to destructive testing with calibers ranging from 9mm to .50 BMG. While 9mm and 5.56mm caused minor damage, .308 Win broke off chunks, .338 Lapua caused major structural failure and a ricochet, and .50 BMG API rounds completely obliterated the vise.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Vintage Vise Target
  2. 00:369mm & 5.7x28mm vs Vise
  3. 02:057.62x39mm & 5.56mm Intermediate Calibers
  4. 04:30.308 Winchester Impact Test
  5. 06:26.338 Lapua Magnum & Ricochet Incident
  6. 08:35.50 BMG Destruction Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the vintage vise?

The vise was tested against 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum, and .50 BMG rounds. Smaller calibers caused minimal damage, while larger calibers progressively destroyed the vise.

How did the .308 Winchester and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds affect the vise?

The .308 Winchester round caused significant damage by breaking off a large chunk of the vise's base. The .338 Lapua Magnum broke off another large piece and resulted in a dangerous ricochet incident.

What was the outcome of the .50 BMG test on the vise?

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds completely destroyed the vise. The first shot shattered the target, and a second shot obliterated the remaining structure, showcasing the immense power of this caliber.

What safety concerns arose during the vise testing?

A significant safety concern was a ricochet incident during the .338 Lapua Magnum test, where a bullet fragment struck the shooter. This highlights the unpredictable nature of projectile impacts and the need for extreme caution.

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