50 BMG vs RUBBER Atlas Stone (200 lbs !!!)

Published on October 24, 2022
Duration: 13:47

This video features an enthusiastic and knowledgeable ballistic test from Kentucky Ballistics, demonstrating the stopping power of various rifle calibers against a 200 lb rubber Atlas stone. The expert highlights that only high-powered rounds like .416 Rigby and .50 BMG could penetrate the rubber, with the internal iron core acting as the ultimate barrier for most tested ammunition.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics expert Scott tested a 200 lb Rogue Fitness rubber Atlas stone against multiple rifle calibers. Only .416 Rigby and .50 BMG penetrated the rubber layer, while the internal iron core stopped most rounds, including .458 Lott and one .50 BMG shot, demonstrating the stone's extreme durability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 200lb Rubber Atlas Stone
  2. 02:59Testing 5.56 & 7.62x39
  3. 05:12Testing .308 & .30-06
  4. 07:23Testing Elephant Rifles: .416 Rigby & .458 Lott
  5. 09:34Testing .50 BMG
  6. 11:16Conclusion & Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the 200 lb rubber Atlas stone?

The test included 5.56, 7.62x39, .308, .30-06, .416 Rigby, .458 Lott, and .50 BMG. Most calibers failed to penetrate the rubber layer, with only .416 Rigby and .50 BMG achieving penetration.

Which firearms were used in the ballistic test?

The firearms featured were a Kel-Tec SU-16 (5.56), an AK-47 (7.62x39), a Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 (.308), an Ohio Ordnance HCAR (.30-06), a CZ 550 (.416 Rigby/.458 Lott), and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG).

What was the primary finding regarding the rubber Atlas stone's durability?

The primary finding was that the 200 lb rubber Atlas stone, with its thick rubber layer and iron core, is extremely durable. Only the high-powered .416 Rigby and .50 BMG rounds managed to penetrate the rubber, with the iron core stopping most projectiles.

What role did the iron core play in the Atlas stone test?

The internal iron core of the Atlas stone acted as the ultimate stopping point for most projectiles. It prevented full penetration for rounds like the .458 Lott and one of the .50 BMG impacts, highlighting its significance in the stone's overall resistance.

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