Solothurn 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle vs Husafell Stone (400 Pounds !!!)

Published on May 25, 2026
Duration: 24:29

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an extensive test of a 400-pound Husafell stone against a wide array of firearms, culminating with a Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle. The testing progresses from small caliber handguns to powerful rifle rounds, demonstrating the stone's impressive resistance. The Solothurn 20mm rifle, firing a 2,300-grain projectile, ultimately penetrates the stone, showcasing its significant destructive power compared to other calibers like 50 BMG.

Quick Summary

The 400-pound Husafell stone, made of quarter-inch steel and sand, proved highly resistant to most firearms. While 50 BMG penetrated, the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle, firing a 2,300-grain projectile, demonstrated superior power by completely penetrating the stone with significant destructive force.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Husafell Stone Test
  2. 00:27Testing .22 Long Rifle
  3. 00:44Testing 9mm Luger
  4. 00:45Testing 45 ACP
  5. 00:57Testing 10mm Auto
  6. 01:00Testing .357 Magnum
  7. 01:08Testing 44 Magnum
  8. 01:15Testing 50 AE
  9. 01:19Testing 500 S&W Magnum
  10. 01:32Testing 12 Gauge Slug
  11. 01:41Testing 5.56x45mm NATO
  12. 01:50Testing 7.62x39mm
  13. 02:07Testing 277 Fury
  14. 02:15Testing 70 Caliber Lever Action
  15. 02:27Testing 416 Rigby
  16. 02:33Testing 338 Lapua Magnum
  17. 02:46Testing 408 CheyTac
  18. 02:54Testing 50 BMG
  19. 03:04Testing Solothurn 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle
  20. 04:13Post-Test Analysis and Findings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Husafell stone and how much does it weigh?

A Husafell stone is a type of strongman competition implement, traditionally made of stone but now often metal. The one tested weighed approximately 400 pounds, constructed from quarter-inch thick steel packed with wet sand.

Which firearms were tested against the Husafell stone?

The test included a wide range of firearms from .22LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 12 gauge slug, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, 277 Fury, 70 caliber, 416 Rigby, 338 Lapua Magnum, 408 CheyTac, 50 BMG, and finally the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle.

Did any handgun calibers penetrate the Husafell stone?

No handgun calibers, including powerful ones like .500 S&W Magnum and .50 AE, were able to penetrate the 400-pound Husafell stone. They caused dents and surface marks but did not breach the target.

Which rifle caliber successfully penetrated the Husafell stone?

Both the 50 BMG and the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle successfully penetrated the Husafell stone. The 20mm round, being significantly larger and heavier, caused much more extensive damage and a larger exit hole.

What makes the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle so powerful?

The Solothurn 20mm fires a massive 2,300-grain projectile, vastly larger than typical rifle rounds like 50 BMG (660 grains). This immense projectile mass and velocity contribute to its extreme destructive power.

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