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









