500 Magnum vs Saw Blades

Published on December 16, 2020
Duration: 17:47

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms influencer, conducting an experimental test of various firearm calibers against a line of circular saw blades. The experiment progresses from .22 LR to .50 BMG, demonstrating the increasing penetration power of larger calibers. Sarkissian's high-energy, practical approach provides clear insights into the ballistic performance of each round in a unique, destructive test scenario.

Quick Summary

In a unique ballistic test, Edwin Sarkissian evaluated firearm caliber penetration against 18 circular saw blades. The .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum proved most effective, penetrating all blades, while smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .50 AE showed limited penetration, stopping after the first few blades.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & .22 LR Test
  2. 01:40FN Five-seveN 5.7x28mm Test
  3. 04:339mm and .50 AE Test
  4. 08:03.500 Magnum Performance
  5. 09:30AK-47 7.62x39mm Test
  6. 10:50.338 Lapua Magnum (AI AWM) Test
  7. 14:06.50 BMG (Serbu BFG-50A) Finale

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penetration capability of a .500 S&W Magnum against saw blades?

In this test, the .500 S&W Magnum, fired from a Smith & Wesson Model 500, successfully penetrated seven out of eighteen 7-1/4 inch DeWalt circular saw blades, demonstrating significant power compared to smaller handgun calibers.

Which caliber was most effective at penetrating saw blades in the video?

The .50 BMG round, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A, demonstrated the highest penetration power, easily passing through all 18 saw blades and the supporting structure. The .338 Lapua Magnum from an Accuracy International AWM also penetrated all blades.

How did the 9mm and .50 AE calibers perform against saw blades?

Both the 9mm round (from a Glock 19 in an MCK kit) and the .50 AE round (from a Desert Eagle) showed similar penetration capabilities, successfully passing through two saw blades before being stopped by the third.

What was the baseline test caliber used in the saw blade penetration experiment?

The baseline test used a Glock 44 chambered in .22 LR. This caliber failed to significantly penetrate the first saw blade, establishing a low-end benchmark for the penetration test.

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