50cal vs Excavator Bucket - fortnite heavy sniper rifle in real life

Published on January 10, 2018
Duration: 14:33

This video demonstrates a rigorous test of an excavator bucket's durability against a Barrett M82A1 firing .50 BMG rounds. The expert instructor, Edwin Sarkissian, uses various ammunition types, including Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) and Armor Piercing (AP), to assess penetration at long range. The test also includes comparative fire with 9mm and 7.62x39mm rounds, highlighting the significant difference in destructive power. The excavator bucket shows remarkable resilience, with some rounds embedding halfway into the thickest reinforced steel.

Quick Summary

An excavator bucket, estimated at 5/8 inch to over 1 inch thick in reinforced areas, was tested against a Barrett M82A1 firing .50 BMG rounds. API and AP rounds penetrated multiple steel layers, with some embedding halfway into the thickest sections. Smaller calibers like 9mm and 7.62x39mm caused only minor surface damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Excavator Bucket Test
  2. 00:36Safety Gear and Sponsorship
  3. 00:55First Shot with .50 BMG API
  4. 01:45Initial Results Inspection
  5. 02:27Subsequent .50 Caliber Testing
  6. 03:59Mid-test Analysis
  7. 04:48Thick Section Testing
  8. 06:25Caliber Comparison: 9mm and 7.62x39
  9. 07:34Small Caliber Results
  10. 08:16Final .50 BMG Barrage
  11. 09:03Discovery of Embedded Core
  12. 10:29Interior Bucket Shooting
  13. 11:31Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested against the excavator bucket?

The excavator bucket was tested against a Barrett M82A1 rifle firing .50 BMG ammunition, including Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) and Armor Piercing (AP) rounds. Comparative tests were also done with 9mm and 7.62x39mm rounds.

How thick was the excavator bucket's steel?

The excavator bucket's steel was estimated to be approximately 5/8 inch thick, with reinforced sections potentially exceeding 1 inch in thickness.

Did the .50 caliber rounds penetrate the excavator bucket?

Yes, .50 BMG rounds, particularly API and AP types, penetrated multiple layers of the excavator bucket. Some rounds embedded halfway into the thickest reinforced sections without exiting.

How did smaller calibers perform against the excavator bucket?

9mm and 7.62x39mm rounds had minimal effect on the excavator bucket, barely chipping the paint and failing to cause significant damage, demonstrating the vast difference in power compared to .50 BMG.

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