50 BMG Vs Water Barrier (Will You Survive?) *INSANE*

Published on January 31, 2025
Duration: 2:04

This video details a ballistics test conducted by Civilian Tactical, evaluating the penetration capabilities of various calibers through a two-foot water barrier. The host, a firearms content creator, demonstrates how rounds from Birdshot up to .50 BMG interact with water. Notably, smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm were stopped, while larger rifle rounds like .308 and the .50 BMG achieved significant penetration, causing substantial water displacement and structural damage. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of water as a barrier against certain ammunition types while emphasizing the power of high-energy rounds.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical conducted a ballistics test evaluating a two-foot water barrier's ability to stop various calibers. While 9mm and .22 LR were stopped, .308 and .50 BMG rounds penetrated with significant force, causing massive water displacement and structural damage. The .380 Auto also achieved passthrough.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:17Small Caliber Tests
  3. 00:32Handgun Caliber Tests
  4. 00:58Rifle Caliber Tests
  5. 01:18.50 BMG Impact
  6. 01:47Results and Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can water stop a 9mm round?

In this test by Civilian Tactical, a 9mm round fired from a Shadow Systems MR920 handgun was stopped by a two-foot water barrier. However, a .380 Auto round did penetrate the same barrier.

What happens when a .50 BMG round hits water?

When a .50 BMG round impacted a two-foot water barrier in the Civilian Tactical test, it caused a massive water explosion and shattered the cinder block supporting the barrel, indicating extreme energy transfer and penetration.

Which calibers penetrated the water barrier in the test?

The .380 Auto, .308, and .50 BMG calibers successfully penetrated the two-foot water barrier used in the Civilian Tactical test. Rounds like Birdshot, .22 LR, 9mm, and 5.56 were stopped.

Is water an effective bullet stop?

Water can be an effective barrier against lower-energy handgun rounds, stopping them completely. However, higher-energy rifle rounds, like the .308 and .50 BMG tested, can penetrate water barriers with significant force.

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