50bmg vs my grandpa’s oil drilling bit

Published on January 14, 2021
Duration: 8:37

This video demonstrates a progressive firearms test, starting with common pistol calibers and escalating to .50 BMG, against a hardened oil drilling bit. Expertly presented by Edwin Sarkissian, the experiment highlights the significant differences in terminal ballistics and penetration capabilities across various weapon systems and calibers. The .50 BMG round is shown to be the only caliber capable of destroying the target, showcasing its immense power.

Quick Summary

The video showcases a progressive test of firearm calibers against a hardened oil drilling bit, starting with 9mm and escalating to .50 BMG. Expert Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates that only the .50 BMG rounds fired from a Serbu BFG-50A possessed sufficient power to destroy the target, highlighting significant differences in terminal ballistics and penetration capabilities across various weapon systems.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Target
  2. 00:499mm Testing
  3. 01:52.50 AE Testing
  4. 03:01AK-47 Testing
  5. 04:27Kar98k Testing
  6. 05:51.50 BMG Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most powerful caliber shown in the video?

The most powerful caliber demonstrated is .50 BMG, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. This caliber was the only one capable of destroying the hardened oil drilling bit used as a target.

Which firearms were tested against the oil drilling bit?

The firearms tested included a Glock 19 with a CAA MCK conversion kit (9mm), a Desert Eagle (.50 AE), an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), a Kar98k (8mm Mauser), and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG).

Did smaller caliber rounds damage the oil drilling bit?

Smaller caliber rounds like 9mm, 7.62x39mm, and 8mm Mauser caused minimal damage, such as scraping paint or chipping the edges, but did not significantly compromise the hardened steel of the oil drilling bit.

What was the outcome of the .50 BMG test?

The .50 BMG rounds fired from the Serbu BFG-50A successfully broke the hardened oil drilling bit into multiple pieces, demonstrating its immense destructive power compared to the other calibers tested.

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