How Many Paper Plates Does it Take to Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on April 11, 2026
Duration: 17:04

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms, from .22 LR to a .50 BMG, through stacks of paper plates. The experiment aims to determine how many plates each caliber can stop before the projectile is fully arrested. The results show a significant increase in penetration with larger calibers, with the .30-06 Springfield ultimately outperforming the .50 BMG in this specific test due to projectile deflection.

Quick Summary

The .30-06 Springfield rifle round was the winner of this paper plate penetration test, stopping after 964 plates. It successfully penetrated further than all other calibers tested, including the .50 BMG, which veered off course after approximately 800-900 plates.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Paper Plates vs. Bullets
  2. 00:47.22 LR Penetration Test
  3. 01:259mm Luger Penetration Test
  4. 02:17.45 ACP Penetration Test
  5. 03:23.44 Magnum Penetration Test
  6. 04:36.50 AE (Desert Eagle) Penetration Test
  7. 06:2112 Gauge Slug Penetration Test
  8. 07:33.223 Remington (AR-15) Penetration Test
  9. 09:09.308 Winchester Penetration Test
  10. 10:34.30-06 Springfield Penetration Test
  11. 11:28.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Penetration Test (Attempt 1)
  12. 14:27.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Penetration Test (Attempt 2)
  13. 15:49Final Results and Winner Announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

How many paper plates can a 50 caliber sniper rifle penetrate?

In this test, a .50 BMG sniper rifle's projectile veered off course after approximately 800-900 paper plates on two separate shots. While impressive, it did not penetrate as far as the .30-06 Springfield in this specific setup.

What caliber stopped at the most paper plates in the Yee Yee Life test?

The .30-06 Springfield rifle round was the winner of this paper plate penetration test, stopping after 964 plates. It successfully penetrated further than all other calibers tested, including the .50 BMG.

How many paper plates did a 9mm bullet go through?

A 9mm Luger round fired from a Glock 19 successfully penetrated exactly 300 paper plates before coming to a stop in this experiment.

Does a 22LR penetrate many paper plates?

A .22 Long Rifle round fired from a Ruger 10/22 penetrated 97 paper plates. While this is the lowest penetration among the tested calibers, it still demonstrates significant energy transfer through the thin material.

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