50 BMG Vs Car 🚗

Published on June 7, 2022
Duration: 1:00

This video from 704 Tactical demonstrates the significant penetration power of a .50 BMG round against a vehicle. The test involves firing the .50 BMG through a car door, 75 pounds of clay, a metal bracket, and into seat foam. The footage, including high-speed impacts and projectile recovery, showcases the destructive energy transfer of the .50 BMG cartridge. The host, an experienced firearms content creator, provides an enthusiastic and experimental assessment of the results.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic penetration test by 704 Tactical, a .50 BMG round was fired at a car. It successfully penetrated the car door, 75 pounds of clay, a metal bracket, and stopped within the seat foam, showcasing the cartridge's immense energy and destructive power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Caliber Comparison
  2. 00:06Rifle Setup
  3. 00:17The Shot Fired
  4. 00:21High-Speed Impact Footage
  5. 00:27Damage Assessment Inside Car
  6. 00:45Bullet Recovery & Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .50 BMG round hits a car?

A .50 BMG round fired at a car can penetrate the car door, 75 pounds of clay placed inside, a metal bracket, and come to rest within the seat foam, demonstrating extreme energy transfer and penetration capability.

How does a .50 BMG compare to a 5.56 NATO round?

Visually, the .50 BMG cartridge is significantly larger than a 5.56 NATO cartridge. This size difference translates to vastly greater kinetic energy and penetration power for the .50 BMG round.

What materials were used in the .50 BMG penetration test?

The test involved a car door, 75 pounds of clay placed inside the vehicle, a metal bracket, and seat foam. The .50 BMG projectile successfully penetrated all these layers.

What kind of rifle was used for the .50 BMG test?

The video shows a bolt-action .50 BMG rifle equipped with a Bushnell optic being used for the ballistic penetration test against the car.

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