.50 Cal vs .338 Lapua – Bowling Ball Test!

Published on July 23, 2025
Duration: 7:34

This video conducts a comparative ballistics test, primarily focusing on penetration through bowling balls, using a variety of handgun and rifle calibers. It highlights the destructive power of larger calibers like .50 BMG and .338 Lapua, contrasting them with common handgun rounds such as 9mm and .45 ACP. The test demonstrates significant differences in terminal ballistics and projectile fragmentation.

Quick Summary

In a bowling ball penetration test, the .50 BMG and .338 Lapua calibers demonstrated extreme destructive power, completely disintegrating or shattering the targets. Handgun calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP showed less dramatic results, while .460 S&W Magnum also caused significant damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:1722 Caliber Test
  2. 00:429mm Test (Sig Sauer MPX)
  3. 01:15FN 5.7 Test
  4. 01:36.45 ACP Test (LWRC)
  5. 02:11.357 Magnum Test
  6. 02:31.500 S&W Magnum Test
  7. 02:54.460 S&W Magnum Test
  8. 03:20Rifle Caliber Introduction
  9. 03:285.56 Green Tip Test
  10. 04:06.338 Lapua Test (Desert Tech)
  11. 04:32.50 BMG Test
  12. 05:15.50 BMG Destruction
  13. 05:33Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the bowling ball penetration experiment?

The experiment tested a wide range of calibers including 22 LR, 9mm Luger, FN 5.7x28mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, .460 S&W Magnum, .500 S&W Magnum, 5.56x45mm, .338 Lapua, and .50 BMG.

Which calibers demonstrated the most destructive power against bowling balls?

The .50 BMG and .338 Lapua calibers showed the most extreme destructive power, completely disintegrating or shattering the bowling balls. The .460 S&W Magnum also caused significant shattering.

How did common handgun calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP perform in the bowling ball test?

While 9mm and .45 ACP rounds did penetrate the bowling balls, their destructive effect was considerably less than the larger rifle calibers. The .45 ACP was expected to outperform the 9mm in terms of impact.

What type of ammunition was used for the .338 Lapua and .50 BMG tests?

For the .338 Lapua test, 285-grain Hornady ammunition was used. The .50 BMG test featured a massive 660-grain bullet, emphasizing its size and power.

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