.50Cal API vs Bowling Ball... That Cleanup was fun. BARRETT FTW

Published on January 2, 2021
Duration: 5:41

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of .50 BMG ammunition against bowling balls. It compares the effects of standard Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds. The .50 BMG FMJ round significantly penetrated and fragmented the bowling ball, while the API round caused a more explosive effect with ignition. The test highlights the destructive power of .50 BMG against dense, non-metallic targets.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round demonstrated a significantly more explosive effect on a bowling ball compared to a standard Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) round, causing ignition and violent fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:0822LR vs Bowling Ball
  3. 01:389mm vs Bowling Ball
  4. 02:08.50 BMG FMJ vs Bowling Ball
  5. 03:20.50 BMG API vs Bowling Ball
  6. 04:07Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a .50 BMG FMJ round hits a bowling ball?

A .50 BMG 660-grain Full Metal Jacket round completely penetrates and fragments a bowling ball, scattering its internal components. The impact creates a significant breach and widespread debris.

How does a .50 BMG API round differ from FMJ against a bowling ball?

A .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) round, particularly a silver-tipped variant, causes a more explosive effect upon hitting a bowling ball, including ignition and a more violent fragmentation compared to a standard FMJ round.

What is the internal composition of a bowling ball based on this test?

Based on the fragmentation patterns observed after being shot by .50 BMG rounds, the internal composition of a bowling ball appears to be a dense, plaster-like or cement-like material.

What kind of rifle is typically used for .50 BMG testing?

.50 BMG rounds are fired from heavy machine guns or specialized anti-materiel rifles. The Barrett M82 is a well-known semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG commonly used for such applications.

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