50 BMG vs INDESTRUCTIBLE Sledge Hammer (AMAZING)

Published on October 11, 2021
Duration: 10:07

This video details a test of 50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds against an 'indestructible' sledgehammer and an AR500 steel target. The presenter, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the significant penetration capabilities of the APIT rounds, first through a 50-yard AR500 steel target and then into the hardened steel head of the sledgehammer. The results highlight the extreme destructive power of the 50 BMG caliber when using specialized ammunition.

Quick Summary

In a test of extreme ballistics, 50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds were fired at an 'indestructible' sledgehammer and an AR500 steel target. The APIT rounds successfully penetrated the AR500 steel at 50 yards and deeply impacted the sledgehammer, going about three-quarters of the way through its hardened steel head.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 50 BMG vs Sledge Hammer
  2. 00:51Introducing 50 Cal APIT Ammo
  3. 01:31Testing AR500 Steel Target
  4. 02:0350 Cal APIT vs AR500 Steel - Shot 1
  5. 03:34Setting up Sledge Hammer Test
  6. 04:1050 Cal APIT vs Sledge Hammer - Shot 1
  7. 05:16Sledge Hammer Penetration Revealed
  8. 06:3250 Cal APIT vs Sledge Hammer - Shot 2 (Left Side)
  9. 07:06Impact Zone Analysis - Shot 2
  10. 08:45Conclusion: 50 Cal APIT Power

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of 50 BMG ammunition was used against the sledgehammer and steel target?

The video specifically tested 50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds. These rounds are designed for enhanced penetration and have a distinctive red and silver tip.

How effective was the 50 BMG APIT round against the AR500 steel target?

The 50 BMG APIT round successfully penetrated an AR500 steel target placed approximately 50 yards away. The bullet passed cleanly through the steel and a vine behind it.

What was the result of shooting the 'indestructible' sledgehammer with 50 BMG APIT rounds?

The 50 BMG APIT rounds penetrated approximately three-quarters of the way through the hardened steel head of the sledgehammer. In one instance, the bullet exited the bottom of the head.

How did the 50 BMG APIT perform compared to standard 50 BMG rounds on the sledgehammer?

The presenter noted that the APIT rounds achieved significantly more penetration into the sledgehammer than standard 50 BMG rounds tested previously, which left much smaller dents.

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