Can a Sewer Lid Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on May 5, 2025
Duration: 1:26

This experiment tests the ballistic resistance of a cast iron sewer lid against various calibers. While 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and 12-gauge slugs failed to penetrate, the 7.62x51mm round from an FN SCAR successfully penetrated the lid and a dummy. The .50 BMG round demonstrated extreme power, easily destroying the lid and the target.

Quick Summary

A cast iron sewer lid was tested against various calibers. 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and 12-gauge slugs failed to penetrate. However, a 7.62x51mm round from an FN SCAR penetrated, and a .50 BMG round easily destroyed the lid.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Sewer Lid vs. Bullets
  2. 00:089mm & 10mm Handgun Test
  3. 00:25.44 Magnum & 12ga Shotgun Test
  4. 00:487.62 Rifle Test (FN SCAR)
  5. 01:01.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the sewer lid?

The test included 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, a 12-gauge shotgun slug, 7.62x51mm, and .50 BMG rounds. Handgun calibers and the shotgun slug failed to penetrate the cast iron lid.

Did the 7.62 rifle round penetrate the sewer lid?

Yes, the 7.62x51mm round fired from an FN SCAR successfully penetrated the cast iron sewer lid, demonstrating its significant power compared to handgun rounds.

How did the .50 BMG round perform against the sewer lid?

The .50 BMG round easily defeated the sewer lid, creating a large, charred hole. This caliber showed immense destructive power, far exceeding the lid's resistance.

What was the outcome of testing handgun rounds on the sewer lid?

Testing with 9mm and 10mm rounds resulted in only minor marks on the sewer lid's surface. Even the more powerful .44 Magnum and a 12-gauge slug created divots but did not penetrate the cast iron.

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