50cal vs Giant Gummy Bears

Published on January 12, 2019
Duration: 14:15

Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high expertise in experimental shooting, conducts a unique ballistics test using a .50 caliber rifle, an FN SCAR 17, and a Desert Eagle against giant gummy bears. The video showcases the stopping power of different calibers, with the .50 BMG being stopped by the 6th gummy bear at point-blank range, the 7.62x51mm by the 3rd, and the .50 AE by the 4th. This provides a visual, albeit unconventional, comparison of terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian, an expert in experimental shooting, conducted a unique ballistics test using a .50 caliber rifle, an FN SCAR 17, and a Desert Eagle against giant gummy bears. The .50 BMG was stopped by the 6th gummy bear at point-blank, the 7.62x51mm by the 3rd, and the .50 AE by the 4th, offering a visual comparison of terminal ballistics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Challenge Setup
  2. 00:59Equipment Overview
  3. 01:24First .50 Caliber Attempts
  4. 04:57Point-Blank .50 Caliber Test
  5. 09:08SCAR 17 (7.62x51mm) Test
  6. 11:14Desert Eagle 50AE Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the gummy bear ballistics test?

The test featured a Serbu Firearms .50 caliber rifle, an FN SCAR 17 chambered in 7.62x51mm, and a Magnum Research Desert Eagle 50AE chambered in .50 AE. Specialized ammunition like .50 BMG API-T and .50 AE FMJ were also utilized.

How many gummy bears did each caliber penetrate?

At point-blank range, the .50 BMG round was stopped by the 6th gummy bear. The 7.62x51mm round from the SCAR 17 was stopped by the 3rd gummy bear, and the .50 AE round from the Desert Eagle was stopped by the 4th gummy bear.

What safety precautions were mentioned during the test?

The instructor emphasized always ensuring the firearm is unloaded when not actively firing, maintaining a safe firing line, being aware of surroundings, and wearing appropriate eye and ear protection throughout the live-fire exercises.

What was the purpose of testing firearms against gummy bears?

The experiment aimed to provide a visual, albeit unconventional, demonstration of the terminal ballistics and stopping power differences between various calibers and firearm platforms by observing their penetration capabilities in a yielding medium.

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