Could a Metal Water Barrel Stop a 50 Cal?

Published on July 29, 2025
Duration: 1:25

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG, against metal water barrels filled with water. Results show that while smaller calibers are stopped by the first barrel, larger rounds like the .50 AE and .308 penetrate further. The .50 BMG successfully penetrates the first barrel and is stopped by the second, demonstrating significant stopping power.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG round successfully penetrated the first water-filled metal barrel and was stopped by the water in the second barrel. This test demonstrates the significant stopping power of the .50 BMG against water as a barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Testing Water Barrels vs. Calibers
  2. 00:109mm and .223 Penetration Tests
  3. 00:32Shotgun Slug and .50 AE Tests
  4. 00:56.308 and .50 BMG Penetration Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the water barrels?

The test included 9mm, .223 Remington, a 12-gauge shotgun slug, .50 AE, .308 Winchester, and the .50 BMG. The goal was to see how many water-filled barrels each caliber could penetrate.

Could a water barrel stop a .50 BMG round?

Yes, the .50 BMG round successfully penetrated the first water-filled metal barrel and was stopped by the water in the second barrel, demonstrating its significant power.

How did the .223 Remington perform against the water barrels?

The .223 Remington round from an AR-15 penetrated the front of the first water-filled barrel but was stopped by the water inside, causing the rear of the barrel to bulge slightly.

What was the outcome for the .50 AE caliber?

The .50 AE round, fired from a Desert Eagle, penetrated the first water-filled barrel and entered the second barrel, causing its rear wall to bulge significantly.

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