AWM 338 Lapua vs Copper

Published on May 1, 2020
Duration: 17:25

This video tests various firearms against a copper plate to demonstrate penetration and damage. The AWM in .338 Lapua Magnum shows immense power, significantly deforming the copper plates. Smaller calibers like 9mm and 5.7x28mm show less penetration, while rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm create deeper holes than expected. The .50 BMG round easily pierces multiple plates, highlighting its extreme destructive capability.

Quick Summary

The AWM .338 Lapua Magnum causes significant bulging on the first copper plate and dents the second plate behind it, showcasing its immense energy. Conversely, 9mm rounds create only shallow craters, while .50 BMG rounds easily pierce multiple plates.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & .50 BMG Intro
  2. 00:54Rex Zero 1 9mm Test
  3. 02:41FN Five-seveN Ammo Comparison
  4. 03:37Galil ACE 7.62x39mm Test
  5. 04:48Gun Room Tour & Display Systems
  6. 06:12Tavor X95 5.56mm Test
  7. 07:39SCAR 17 .308 Performance
  8. 09:18AWM .338 Lapua Magnum Test
  9. 11:34Vepr 12 Shotgun Test
  10. 14:04Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when an AWM .338 Lapua Magnum is fired at a copper plate?

When fired at a copper plate, the AWM .338 Lapua Magnum causes the first plate to bulge significantly and dents the second plate behind it, demonstrating its immense power and penetration capabilities.

How does 5.56mm green tip ammo perform against a copper plate compared to 7.62x39mm?

In the test, 5.56mm green tip rounds from the Tavor X95 showed deeper penetration into the copper plate than the larger 7.62x39mm rounds fired from the Galil ACE.

What kind of damage does a .50 BMG round inflict on a copper plate?

A .50 BMG round, fired from the Serbu BFG-50A, punches through the first copper plate and embeds itself into the second plate, showcasing its extreme destructive force.

What is the difference between green tip and blue tip 5.7x28mm rounds?

The green tip 5.7x28mm round, often military/LE, embeds a steel core into the copper plate, while the blue tip causes more significant surface damage without deep penetration.

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