HOW MUCH DIRT DOES IT TAKE TO STOP A 50BMG?
This video tests the stopping power of a .50 BMG round against packed dirt. It was determined that approximately two five-gallon buckets of tightly packed dirt, equating to 24-30 inches, are sufficient to stop an API .50 BMG round. The test utilized a Barrett M82A1 rifle and highlighted the significant energy transfer of the large caliber.









