Can an Anvil Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on August 12, 2025
Duration: 2:14

This video tests the durability of a 150-pound anvil against various calibers, including 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, 12-gauge slug, 5.56, .243, .308, and finally a .50 BMG sniper rifle. While smaller calibers only left minor marks, the .50 BMG, even with an incendiary round, failed to penetrate the anvil, creating a significant crater but ultimately being stopped. The test highlights the extreme stopping power of the .50 BMG against solid objects.

Quick Summary

A 150-pound anvil proved capable of stopping even a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. While smaller calibers caused only minor marks, the .50 BMG, including an incendiary variant, created a significant crater but failed to penetrate the cast iron.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Anvil vs. Calibers
  2. 00:08Handgun Caliber Tests (9mm to .50 AE)
  3. 00:44Shotgun & Rifle Tests (12ga, 5.56, .243, .308)
  4. 01:29.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Test
  5. 01:52Slow-Motion Impact Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round hit the anvil?

A standard .50 BMG round and a silver-tip incendiary round were fired at the 150-pound anvil. The incendiary round caused a large flash and significant cratering, but the anvil ultimately stopped the projectile without being penetrated.

Can smaller calibers penetrate a 150-pound anvil?

No, smaller calibers like 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, 12-gauge slug, 5.56, .243, and .308 were tested. They only caused minor marks or surface deformation, failing to penetrate or cause structural damage to the anvil.

What is the stopping power of a .50 BMG against solid objects?

The .50 BMG demonstrates immense energy transfer, capable of creating large craters on very durable materials like a 150-pound anvil. While it didn't penetrate in this test, the impact was substantial.

What firearms were used in the anvil ballistic test?

The test featured various firearms including handguns in 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE, a 12-gauge shotgun, an AR-platform rifle in 5.56, bolt-action rifles in .243 and .308, and a Barrett M82A1 style rifle in .50 BMG.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from Yee Yee Life

View all →