Washing Machine vs 50 Cal Sniper Rifle

Published on April 28, 2025
Duration: 1:38

This destructive test evaluates a washing machine's ability to stop various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Smaller rounds were stopped by the machine's internals, while even the powerful .50 BMG sniper rifle was ultimately contained by the combined resistance of the washing machine and a dryer, protecting the ballistic dummy.

Quick Summary

A washing machine was subjected to ballistic testing with calibers ranging from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller rounds were stopped internally, the .50 BMG sniper rifle penetrated the machine and a subsequent dryer, with the combined appliances halting the projectile.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Washing Machine vs Bullets
  2. 00:11Small Caliber Test: .22 LR & 9mm
  3. 00:28Magnum & Rifle Test: .44 Mag & 5.56
  4. 00:52Heavy Caliber Test: 12 Gauge & .50 AE
  5. 01:20.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Showdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a washing machine stop a .50 BMG round?

In this test, a .50 BMG sniper rifle penetrated the washing machine and entered a dryer behind it. The combined structure of both appliances successfully stopped the round before it reached the ballistic dummy.

What calibers were tested against the washing machine?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56 NATO (Green Tip), 12 Gauge Slug, .50 AE, and the powerful .50 BMG sniper rifle round.

Did any bullets penetrate the washing machine completely?

While smaller calibers were stopped internally, the 12 Gauge slug and .50 BMG round penetrated the washing machine. However, a dryer placed behind it stopped both rounds before they could hit the target dummy.

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