Can Silver brick stop bullets? 50BMG?

Published on July 17, 2024
Duration: 18:28

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 99.999% pure silver brick against various calibers, including .22LR, .32 ACP, .45 ACP, 9mm, .357 Magnum, 5.56 NATO, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, .408 Chey Tac, and .50 BMG. The presenter, Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the penetration depth and damage caused by each round, noting that while silver offers some resistance, it is ultimately penetrated by most calibers, especially higher-powered ones. The .50 BMG incendiary round caused significant surface damage and exit.

Quick Summary

A 70 lb, 99.999% pure silver brick was tested against calibers ranging from .22LR to .50 BMG. While smaller rounds caused minimal damage, larger calibers like .408 Chey Tac and .50 BMG incendiary API penetrated the brick, demonstrating that silver offers some resistance but is not bulletproof against high-powered firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Silver Brick Reveal
  2. 01:08Calibers to be Tested: 50 BMG & 408 Chey Tac
  3. 01:47Testing .22LR
  4. 02:39Testing .32 ACP
  5. 03:40Testing .45 ACP
  6. 05:09Testing 9mm
  7. 06:15Testing .357 Magnum
  8. 07:14Testing 5.56 NATO
  9. 08:30Testing 7.62x39mm
  10. 09:24Testing .308 Winchester
  11. 11:20Testing .408 Chey Tac
  12. 13:53Testing .50 BMG Incendiary
  13. 17:24Conclusion & Silver Brick Recap
  14. 17:43Thanks to American Hartford Gold

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a silver brick stop bullets?

A 99.999% pure silver brick shows some resistance to bullets, but it is ultimately penetrated by most calibers. Smaller rounds like .22LR and .45 ACP cause minimal damage, while larger rounds like 9mm, .357 Magnum, .308, .408 Chey Tac, and .50 BMG penetrate to varying depths.

What calibers were tested against the silver brick?

The silver brick was tested against .22LR, .32 ACP, .45 ACP, 9mm, .357 Magnum, 5.56 NATO, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, .408 Chey Tac, and .50 BMG (incendiary API).

Which caliber penetrated the silver brick the deepest?

The .50 BMG incendiary API round caused the most significant damage, creating a 1-inch deep crater and penetrating through the brick. The .408 Chey Tac also achieved a significant penetration of 1.5 to 2 inches.

How much did the silver brick weigh and what was its purity?

The silver brick weighed approximately 70 lbs and was stated to be 99.999% pure, sourced from American Hartford Gold.

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