Can WET Concrete Stop a Bullet???

Published on March 17, 2021
Duration: 13:27

In this demonstration by Demolition Ranch, Matt Carriker tests the bullet stopping power of wet concrete against various calibers. The experiment reveals that wet concrete is surprisingly effective at stopping rounds up to .308 Winchester, with only the .50 BMG successfully penetrating the material. This provides valuable insight into the ballistic properties of common building materials when impacted by firearms.

Quick Summary

Wet concrete demonstrated surprising effectiveness as a ballistic barrier, stopping rounds from .22 LR up to .308 Winchester. Only the powerful .50 BMG, including its explosive and armor-piercing variants, was able to penetrate the wet concrete mixture used in the test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and Concrete Setup
  2. 04:05Testing .22 Long Rifle
  3. 04:50Testing 9mm Subsonic and Supersonic
  4. 06:28Testing .357 Magnum
  5. 07:21Testing 5.56mm Rifle Round
  6. 08:27Testing .308 Winchester
  7. 09:31Testing .50 BMG
  8. 11:10Destruction and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers of ammunition were tested against wet concrete?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm (subsonic and supersonic), .357 Magnum, 5.56mm, .308 Winchester, and .50 BMG rounds. Wet concrete proved effective at stopping all calibers up to .308 Winchester.

Did any of the tested rounds penetrate the wet concrete?

Yes, only the .50 BMG rounds, including explosive and armor-piercing variants, were able to successfully penetrate the wet concrete. All other calibers tested were stopped.

What type of concrete was used in the bullet stopping test?

The test utilized Quikrete mortar mix, prepared with water and mixed in a portable concrete mixer. The concrete was in a wet state during the ballistic testing.

What firearms were used to test the stopping power of wet concrete?

A variety of firearms were used, including a Henry US Survival Rifle (.22 LR), SilencerCo Maxim 9 (9mm), Henry Mare's Leg (.357 Magnum), Kel-Tec Sub-2000 (5.56mm), Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 (.308 Winchester), and a Serbu RN-50 (.50 BMG).

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