BARRETT .50 CAL vs. BALLISTICS GEL! 50 BMG ballistics testing in SUPER SlowMo (4K)

Published on July 14, 2015
Duration: 6:26

This video showcases the terminal ballistics of the Barrett .50 BMG rifle using Hornady 750-grain A-MAX ammunition fired into ballistics gel. The testing, conducted in super slow-motion, reveals the bullet's performance at different penetration depths. Notably, the round passed through a 16-inch block intact but began fragmenting around 18-19 inches into a 32-inch setup, demonstrating significant energy transfer and projectile breakup.

Quick Summary

The Barrett .50 BMG, using 750-grain Hornady A-MAX rounds, demonstrates substantial penetration and energy transfer. While it can pass through significant barriers intact, it also shows a tendency to fragment at deeper penetration depths, creating a large wound channel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Barrett .50 Cal & Ballistics Gel Setup
  2. 00:32First Shot: 16" Ballistics Gel Block Test
  3. 01:57Analysis: Single Block Penetration
  4. 02:30Second Shot: 32" Ballistics Gel Double Block Test
  5. 03:41Analysis: Bullet Fragmentation & Energy Transfer
  6. 05:16Sonoluminescence Explained in Ballistics Gel

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .50 BMG round hits ballistics gel?

In testing, a 750-grain Hornady A-MAX .50 BMG round passed through a 16-inch ballistics gel block intact. In a 32-inch setup, it began fragmenting around 18-19 inches, showing significant energy transfer and projectile breakup.

What is sonoluminescence in ballistics testing?

Sonoluminescence refers to the flashes of light observed inside ballistics gel during high-velocity impacts. It's caused by the rapid implosion of cavitation bubbles formed by the bullet's passage through the medium.

How does the Barrett .50 BMG perform in terms of terminal ballistics?

The Barrett .50 BMG, using 750-grain A-MAX rounds, demonstrates substantial penetration and energy transfer. While it can pass through significant barriers intact, it also shows a tendency to fragment at deeper penetration depths, creating a large wound channel.

What safety precautions are necessary when shooting a Barrett .50 cal?

Extreme caution is advised, particularly regarding hearing protection. The muzzle blast from a .50 BMG rifle is intense and can cause permanent hearing damage, especially if firing indoors or in confined spaces.

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