50 BMG vs Human Face (RAPTOR 50) #civtac #gun #50bmg

Published on September 2, 2023
Duration: 0:58

This video demonstrates the extreme effects of a .50 BMG muzzle blast on a ballistic gel face, contrasting it with a 5.56 NATO baseline. The experiment, conducted by a firearms content creator, highlights significant melting and penetration from the larger caliber. It showcases the power of .50 BMG rounds and the importance of understanding ballistic effects.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG Raptor 50 rifle's muzzle blast causes extreme thermal and pressure effects on a ballistic gel face, melting and penetrating it by approximately half an inch. This is significantly more destructive than the minor singeing observed from a 5.56 NATO round's blast during a baseline test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Muzzle Blast Test
  2. 00:12AR-15 Baseline Test
  3. 00:28Sponsorship and Raptor 50 Setup
  4. 00:38.50 BMG Muzzle Blast Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to a ballistic gel face when hit by a .50 BMG muzzle blast?

A .50 BMG muzzle blast can significantly melt and penetrate a ballistic gel face model by about half an inch, demonstrating extreme thermal and pressure effects far exceeding smaller calibers like 5.56 NATO.

How does a 5.56 NATO muzzle blast compare to a .50 BMG?

The muzzle blast from a 5.56 NATO round causes minor singeing and burns to a ballistic gel face, whereas a .50 BMG blast causes substantial melting and penetration, highlighting the vast difference in power and effect.

What firearms were used in the .50 BMG vs. ballistic gel test?

The test featured a Raptor 50 rifle for the .50 BMG demonstration and a Bear Creek Arsenal BAR-15 (AR-15 platform) for the 5.56 NATO baseline comparison.

What is the Raptor 50?

The Raptor 50 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, known for its significant muzzle blast, which is amplified by a large muzzle brake, as demonstrated in this experimental test.

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