Bags of Soil vs a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle

Published on April 16, 2025
Duration: 1:46

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds through bags of Miracle-Gro soil. Smaller calibers like .22, 9mm, and .45 ACP were stopped by two bags, while an AR-15 (.223) and a 12 gauge slug also failed to penetrate the second bag. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, however, penetrated three bags and lodged in the mannequin's torso, demonstrating its immense power.

Quick Summary

In a soil penetration test, two bags of Miracle-Gro soil stopped .22, 9mm, .45 ACP, AR-15 (.223), and 12 gauge slug rounds. However, a .50 BMG sniper rifle round penetrated three bags, highlighting its immense power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & .22 Caliber Test
  2. 00:189mm and .45 ACP Tests
  3. 00:44AR-15 & 12 Gauge Slug Tests
  4. 01:16.50 Cal Sniper Rifle Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against bags of soil?

The test included .22 caliber, 9mm, .45 ACP, AR-15 (.223), 12 gauge slug, and a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Smaller rounds were stopped by two bags of soil, while the .50 BMG penetrated three bags.

Could soil bags stop an AR-15 or a 12 gauge slug?

Surprisingly, yes. Both an AR-15 firing .223 rounds and a shotgun firing a 12 gauge slug were stopped by two bags of Miracle-Gro soil in this test.

How effective are soil bags as a ballistic barrier?

For common handgun rounds (.22, 9mm, .45 ACP) and even rifle rounds like .223, two bags of soil proved effective. However, a .50 BMG round easily penetrated three bags, showing significant stopping power is needed for larger calibers.

What was the most powerful firearm tested against soil?

The most powerful firearm tested was a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Its round demonstrated extreme penetration, passing through three bags of soil and lodging deep within the target mannequin.

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