How Many Pieces of Paper to Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on August 30, 2025
Duration: 14:14

This video tests the ballistic penetration of various calibers through paper, culminating in a .50 BMG sniper rifle. Surprisingly, the .44 Magnum penetrated fewer sheets than the 9mm. The .223 caliber AR-15 round demonstrated significant penetration, stopping at 2,166 sheets, while the .50 BMG required 3,187 sheets to stop.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG sniper rifle penetrated 3,187 sheets of paper in a ballistic test. Surprisingly, the .44 Magnum only penetrated 153 sheets, while the 9mm stopped at 500 sheets. The .223 caliber round from an AR-15 penetrated 2,166 sheets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 01:23.22 Caliber Test
  3. 02:409mm Test
  4. 03:32.44 Magnum Test
  5. 04:41.50 AE Test
  6. 06:09.223 Test
  7. 07:0712-Gauge Slug Test
  8. 08:30.308 and .450 Bushmaster Tests
  9. 10:41.50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of paper did the .50 BMG sniper rifle penetrate?

The .50 BMG sniper rifle, used in the final test, penetrated an impressive 3,187 sheets of paper before its projectile was stopped. This test involved 10 fresh reams of paper.

Which caliber surprisingly penetrated fewer sheets of paper than the 9mm?

Surprisingly, the .44 Magnum revolver only penetrated 153 sheets of paper. This was significantly less than the 9mm round, which stopped at exactly 500 sheets (one ream).

How did the .223 caliber round perform in the paper penetration test?

The .223 caliber round, fired from an AR-15, demonstrated substantial penetration power, stopping at 2,166 sheets of paper. This highlights the effectiveness of high-velocity rifle rounds.

What were the results for the .308 and .450 Bushmaster calibers?

Both the .308 caliber round from the FN SCAR rifle and the .450 Bushmaster round achieved identical penetration depths, stopping precisely at 1,000 sheets of paper, which equates to two full reams.

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