50 Pound Bag of Rice vs 50 Cal Sniper Rifle

Published on April 22, 2025
Duration: 1:12

This video from Yee Yee Life features an expert firearms instructor conducting a ballistic test. They evaluate how different bullet calibers, from .22 LR up to a .50 BMG sniper rifle, penetrate a 50-pound bag of Supreme Long Grain Rice and impact a dummy. The experiment demonstrates significant differences in terminal ballistics based on caliber and firearm type.

Quick Summary

An expert firearms instructor tests a 50lb bag of rice against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller rounds are stopped or minimally penetrate, larger calibers like the .50 AE and especially the .50 BMG demonstrate significant destructive power, completely destroying the rice bag and dummy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Experiment Setup
  2. 00:09.22 Caliber Test
  3. 00:159mm Test
  4. 00:25.45 ACP Test
  5. 00:35Desert Eagle .50 AE Test
  6. 00:47.50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .50 BMG round hits a 50lb bag of rice?

A .50 BMG sniper rifle round completely obliterates a 50lb bag of rice, causing massive destruction and dismembering a dummy positioned behind it. The impact creates a large hole and sends debris flying.

Can a 50lb bag of rice stop a .50 AE round from a Desert Eagle?

While a 50lb bag of rice significantly slows and displaces material from a .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle, it does not stop the projectile entirely. The bullet penetrates the bag but may not have enough energy to penetrate a subsequent target like a dummy.

How does a 9mm bullet perform against a 50lb bag of rice?

A 9mm bullet will penetrate through a 50lb bag of rice. The bullet exits the bag, and while it may lose some energy, it can still impact a target behind the bag with considerable force, though less than larger calibers.

What is the difference in penetration between a .45 ACP and a .50 BMG?

The difference is extreme. A .45 ACP will penetrate a 50lb rice bag and lodge in a dummy, while a .50 BMG round will completely destroy the bag and the dummy, demonstrating vastly superior destructive power and penetration capability.

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