look what tire chains do to 50BMG

Published on January 24, 2022
Duration: 21:29

This video tests the ballistic resistance of tire chains against a wide range of firearms, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Smaller calibers are easily stopped, while larger rounds like the .500 Magnum and 7.62x54R cause significant deformation and some chain link damage. Ultimately, only an incendiary .50 BMG round managed to breach the chains and hit the target.

Quick Summary

Tire chains proved surprisingly effective against many calibers, stopping .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and even initial .50 BMG rounds. While larger calibers caused deformation and chain damage, only an incendiary .50 BMG round ultimately breached the barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tire Chains vs Ballistics
  2. 00:36Small Caliber Test: .22 LR & 9mm
  3. 04:08Mid-Range Test: .45 ACP & .50 AE
  4. 05:58High Velocity & Magnum Test
  5. 09:06Shotgun & Rifle Test: AK-47, 5.56mm
  6. 15:16Full Power Rifle: Mosin Nagant
  7. 16:33Ultimate Test: .50 BMG vs Tire Chains

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tire chains stop a .50 BMG round?

In this test, tire chains successfully stopped an initial FMJ .50 BMG round, though a second incendiary round eventually breached the barrier. This demonstrates significant ballistic resistance, but not absolute stopping power against the most powerful rounds.

How effective are tire chains against rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm?

Tire chains showed surprising effectiveness against rifle rounds such as the 7.62x39mm (AK-47) and 5.56x45mm. While they stopped these rounds, the chains began to break and fall away, indicating they are not an impenetrable barrier.

What calibers were completely stopped by tire chains?

The tire chains completely stopped smaller calibers like the .22 LR and 9mm. They also stopped the .45 ACP and .50 AE, though the latter caused minor fragmentation. Larger calibers like the .500 Magnum and .50 BMG were stopped initially but showed significant deformation or damage.

What was the most powerful round tested against tire chains?

The most powerful round tested was the .50 BMG fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. An initial FMJ round was stopped, but a subsequent incendiary round managed to breach the tire chain barrier.

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