50 Cal SLAP vs Thor’s Hammer ⚡

Published on March 17, 2021
Duration: 10:37

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducting a destructive test on a replica Thor's Hammer using various .50 BMG ammunition types. The Serbu RN-50 rifle was used to fire SLAP, Raufoss, APIT, and Incendiary rounds, demonstrating the effectiveness and penetration capabilities of each. Scott, a recognized expert in ballistic testing, provides an enthusiastic and high-energy analysis of the results, highlighting the durability of the hammer's head.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested various .50 BMG rounds, including SLAP, Raufoss, APIT, and Incendiary, against a replica Thor's Hammer using a Serbu RN-50 rifle. The SLAP round achieved the deepest penetration, while the APIT caused significant damage. The hammer's head proved highly durable, though its handle failed upon initial impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 00:47Hammer Introduction
  3. 01:11Hammer Destructive Testing
  4. 02:25Range Setup and Equipment
  5. 03:30Test 1: .50 BMG SLAP Round
  6. 04:59Test 2: .50 BMG Raufoss Round
  7. 06:19Test 3: .50 BMG APIT Round
  8. 07:48Test 4: .50 BMG Incendiary Round
  9. 09:03Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What .50 BMG ammunition types were tested against Thor's Hammer?

The video tested .50 BMG SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator), Raufoss Mk 211, APIT (Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer), and a pure incendiary round against the replica hammer.

Which .50 BMG round penetrated the Thor's Hammer the most?

The .50 BMG SLAP round demonstrated the deepest penetration into the steel head of the replica Thor's Hammer, indicating its effectiveness against hardened targets.

What rifle was used for the .50 BMG ballistic tests?

The Serbu RN-50 rifle, featuring a single shot bolt action and a 36-inch heavy barrel chambered in .50 BMG, was used for all the ballistic tests in this video.

How durable was the replica Thor's Hammer?

Despite being struck by multiple .50 BMG rounds, the head of the replica Thor's Hammer showed remarkable durability, though the handle detached after the initial SLAP round impact.

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