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Published on June 12, 2019
Duration: 11:55

This "Redneck Science" experiment tests the concrete penetration capabilities of .308 Win, 5.56 NATO, and .50 BMG rounds. The .308 required multiple hits to penetrate a 4-inch slab, while 5.56 was largely ineffective. The .50 BMG, however, instantly obliterated the concrete, demonstrating its overwhelming power.

Quick Summary

The "Redneck Science" experiment tested concrete penetration: .308 Win took ~10 rounds, 5.56 NATO took ~60 rounds, and .50 BMG instantly penetrated a 4-inch slab. .50 BMG renders concrete cover obsolete, while .308 is effective with repeated hits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit and Branding
  2. 01:00Introducing Redneck Science
  3. 02:33.308 Win Concrete Penetration Test
  4. 06:085.56 NATO Concrete Penetration Test
  5. 09:03.50 BMG Concrete Penetration Test
  6. 10:20Final Analysis and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds of .308 Win did it take to penetrate a 4-inch concrete slab?

In the "Redneck Science" test, it took approximately 10 rounds of .308 Winchester ammunition, specifically Federal 168gr Gold Medal Match fired from an HK 762 A1 LRP, to penetrate a 4-inch concrete slab at 217 yards.

Was 5.56 NATO effective at penetrating concrete in the "Redneck Science" test?

No, 5.56 NATO proved ineffective for concrete penetration in the "Redneck Science" test. It required around 60 rounds fired from an 11-inch barrel to breach the 4-inch concrete slab, demonstrating a lack of mass for efficient barrier destruction.

What was the result of the .50 BMG test against concrete?

The .50 BMG, using Armor Piercing Incendiary rounds from a Barrett M82A1, instantly penetrated the 4-inch concrete slab with significant destructive force, rendering the cover obsolete.

What is 'Redneck Science' as defined in the video?

'Redneck Science' is defined by John Lovell as informal, results-oriented testing. It focuses on practical, observable outcomes rather than theoretical physics, aiming to see what happens in real-world, often unconventional, scenarios.

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