How much Gold does it take to stop a 50cal?

This video tests the myth that a .50 BMG round's shockwave can explode a target without a direct hit. Using a Big Kahuna Firearms Raptor 50 BMG, the host demonstrates that the pressure wave from a .50 BMG round passing near pumpkins is powerful enough to destroy them. The Raptor 50 BMG is highlighted as an affordable entry into .50 caliber ownership.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against empty beer kegs. It progresses from 9mm and 5.7x28mm up to powerful rifle rounds like .458 SOCOM and the .50 BMG. The .50 BMG proved capable of penetrating five kegs, with a dramatic finale involving a propane tank.

This video demonstrates the extreme penetration power of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu RN-50, against multiple 45-pound weight plates. Both a Raufoss HEIAP round and an armor-piercing black tip round were tested, with both rounds easily penetrating the plates and subsequent barriers like concrete and cinder blocks. The Raufoss round also produced a significant explosive effect upon impact.

This video humorously explores the potential range of a .50 BMG round, though the experiment is revealed to be a prank using a blank. It showcases the Serbu BFG-50A rifle and highlights the speaker's engaging, albeit sometimes misleading, presentation style. The content touches on firearm handling and the practicalities of long-range testing.

This InRangeTV video tests the effectiveness of .50 BMG M2 AP ammunition against hardened AR450 steel plates using a PGM Hecate II rifle. The AP round easily penetrates two stacked 3/8-inch plates, demonstrating immense energy transfer. Standard Ball ammunition fails to penetrate but causes significant damage. The video also provides historical context and discusses modern alternatives.

This video pits an LMT M203 grenade launcher against a watermelon, followed by rapid fire from a .50 BMG rifle. The M203's first shot missed, hitting a cinder block. The second shot hit the watermelon but failed to detonate. The .50 BMG then engaged the targets with rapid fire, demonstrating significant destructive power.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.