.22lr Vs 50 BMG *Energy Test* (Surprising Results!)

Published on September 3, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video provides a practical, albeit informal, demonstration of energy transfer across four distinct firearm calibers: .22lr, .223, .308, and .50 BMG. Conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, the test uses water bottles as targets to visually represent the impact energy. The results highlight a dramatic increase in destructive power from .22lr to .50 BMG, with the .50 BMG round exhibiting immense force.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical conducted an energy transfer test comparing .22lr, .223, .308, and .50 BMG calibers using water bottles. The .22lr and .223 showed minimal impact, the .308 effectively destroyed multiple bottles, and the .50 BMG delivered overwhelming destructive force, creating a large crater.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Energy Test
  2. 00:10.22lr Test
  3. 00:24.223 Test
  4. 00:33.308 Test
  5. 00:41.50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the energy transfer of a .22lr compare to a .50 BMG?

In the Civilian Tactical test, the .22lr showed minimal energy transfer, passing through water bottles with little effect. The .50 BMG, however, delivered massive energy, destroying all targets and creating a significant impact crater, demonstrating a vast difference in power.

Which caliber had the least energy transfer in the water bottle test?

Surprisingly, the .223/5.56 caliber, fired from a Bersa BAR-15, appeared to have less energy transfer than expected in this specific setup, only managing to burst one water bottle, and less than the .308. The .22lr also showed very low energy transfer.

What firearms were used to test the different calibers?

The test utilized a Volquartsen Mamba for the .22lr, a Bersa BAR-15 for the .223, and a Diamondback AR-10 for the .308. The .50 BMG was fired from a large-frame rifle, though the specific model was not detailed.

What was the outcome of the .308 Winchester test?

When fired from a Diamondback AR-10, the .308 Winchester round demonstrated a significant increase in energy transfer compared to the smaller calibers. It successfully destroyed two out of the three water bottles used as targets.

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