50BMG vs Pumpkins

Published on October 29, 2016
Duration: 13:35

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of three specialized .50 BMG projectiles fired from a Barrett M107A1 rifle against a stack of pumpkins. Expert analysis from Iraqveteran8888 highlights the distinct performance characteristics of Armor Piercing Incendiary, Lehigh Defense Control Chaos, and Lehigh Defense Scorcher CQB rounds, showcasing their penetration, expansion, and fragmentation capabilities. The testing provides valuable insights into projectile behavior upon impact.

Quick Summary

Iraqveteran8888 tested three specialized .50 BMG rounds against pumpkins: API, Lehigh Defense Control Chaos (750gr), and Lehigh Defense Scorcher CQB (327gr). The API penetrated nine pumpkins, the Control Chaos expanded significantly while its base also penetrated nine, and the Scorcher CQB fragmented rapidly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Ammo Selection
  2. 01:04API Round Test
  3. 04:37API Results
  4. 05:22Control Chaos Round Test
  5. 06:38Control Chaos Results
  6. 07:13CQB Round Test
  7. 08:52CQB Results
  8. 10:52Final Control Chaos Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of .50 BMG ammunition were tested against pumpkins?

The test featured three specialized .50 BMG rounds: an Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round, a 750-grain Lehigh Defense Control Chaos projectile, and a 327-grain Lehigh Defense Scorcher CQB projectile, each demonstrating unique terminal ballistics.

How did the Lehigh Defense Control Chaos .50 BMG round perform?

The 750-grain Lehigh Defense Control Chaos round exhibited massive expansion in the initial pumpkins, causing significant internal damage, while its solid base penetrated nine pumpkins, matching the API core's depth.

What was the penetration depth of the API .50 BMG round?

The Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) .50 BMG round penetrated nine pumpkins. Its core was recovered from the ninth pumpkin, and it was noted to veer downward after the fourth pumpkin.

What is the significance of the Lehigh Defense Scorcher CQB round's performance?

The 327-grain Lehigh Defense Scorcher CQB round demonstrated rapid fragmentation, creating individual wound channels with its petals in the second pumpkin, showcasing a different terminal ballistic approach than deep penetration.

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