50 Cal SLAP vs Atlas Stone (340 lbs!!!)

Published on November 25, 2020
Duration: 16:28

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an expert-level demonstration of various calibers' effectiveness against a 340 lb Atlas stone. Scott, a recognized authority in ballistics testing, systematically tests rounds from 9mm up to .50 BMG SLAP, showcasing the destructive power of each. The .50 BMG SLAP rounds demonstrate significant armor-penetrating capabilities, leaving tungsten cores embedded in the stone.

Quick Summary

Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducted a ballistics test against a 340 lb Atlas stone, comparing calibers from 9mm to .50 BMG. The .50 BMG SLAP rounds demonstrated superior armor-penetrating capabilities, leaving tungsten cores embedded in the stone, while standard .50 BMG FMJ rounds eventually split the stone.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Argo 6x6
  2. 01:26Atlas Stone Challenge
  3. 02:489mm and .45 ACP Testing
  4. 04:05.44 Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum
  5. 05:09.50 BMG SLAP Rounds
  6. 09:41.50 BMG FMJ Testing
  7. 13:32Conclusion and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the 340 lb Atlas stone in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video tested 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .500 S&W Magnum, and .50 BMG rounds, including specialized SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) ammunition, against the concrete stone.

Which ammunition proved most effective against the Atlas stone?

The .50 BMG rounds, particularly the SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) variants fired from a Serbu RN-50, demonstrated the most significant penetration and destructive power against the 340 lb Atlas stone.

What firearms were used in the .50 BMG testing?

The .50 BMG testing featured a Serbu RN-50 rifle with a custom 36-inch heavy barrel for the SLAP rounds, and standard .50 BMG FMJ rounds were also fired.

What is a SLAP round?

SLAP stands for Saboted Light Armor Penetrator. It's a specialized projectile designed for high penetration, often used against armored targets. It typically consists of a sub-caliber projectile encased in a sabot.

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