50 BMG Vs Tree (Bulletproof Test)

Published on December 4, 2024
Duration: 1:33

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test by Civilian Tactical, a tree was used as a barrier to test calibers from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, no round achieved a complete pass-through, with even the .50 BMG being stopped by the dense wood, highlighting the significant energy dissipation of projectiles against natural materials.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and .22 LR Test
  2. 00:06Caliber Lineup
  3. 00:20.380 Auto and 9mm Tests
  4. 00:41Rifle Caliber Tests (7.62x39 & .223)
  5. 00:578.6 Blackout Test
  6. 01:11.50 BMG Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the tree in the Civilian Tactical video?

The video tested a range of calibers against a tree, starting with .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 7.62x39, .223, 8.6 Blackout, and concluding with the powerful .50 BMG round.

Did any of the tested rounds penetrate completely through the tree?

Surprisingly, none of the tested calibers, including the .50 BMG, achieved a complete pass-through of the tree. All rounds were stopped or significantly decelerated by the natural ballistic barrier.

What firearms were used in the Civilian Tactical ballistic test?

The test featured various firearms, including a Ruger Mark IV, Bryco 38, Beretta PMX-S, Zastava AK-47, a Jacob Grey AR-15 upper, CMMG Banshee, and a Big Kahuna Firearms ARIS-50.

What was the outcome of the .50 BMG test against the tree?

The .50 BMG round, fired from a Big Kahuna Firearms ARIS-50, was stopped by the tree. Despite its immense power, the round did not exit the tree, demonstrating the significant energy absorption of dense wood.

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