50CAL VS GIANT ROCK

Published on January 25, 2018
Duration: 16:23

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms entertainer, explores the ballistic effects of various calibers against a large rock. It demonstrates the limited impact of small calibers and magnum handguns, the surprising penetration of 5.56 NATO from an AR-15, and the significant destructive power of .50 BMG, culminating in the impressive cratering caused by a Raufoss Mk 211 round.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian tests various calibers against a giant rock, finding that while magnum handguns cause minor chipping, 5.56 NATO from an AR-15 penetrates deeper. The Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round proved most destructive, creating a significant crater due to its explosive and incendiary features.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Rock Inspection
  2. 01:36Small Caliber Testing: .22 LR and 9mm
  3. 03:29Magnum Handgun Testing: .44 Mag and .500 S&W
  4. 07:33Rifle Testing: AR-15 5.56 NATO
  5. 09:40.50 BMG Standard and Specialty Rounds
  6. 12:31.50 BMG Raufoss Round Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the giant rock in the Edwin Sarkissian video?

The video tested .22 LR (Walther P22), 9mm (Glock 17), .44 Magnum (Desert Eagle), .500 S&W Magnum (Smith & Wesson 500), 5.56 NATO (AR-15), and .50 BMG (standard and Raufoss Mk 211 rounds).

Which caliber caused the most significant damage to the rock?

The Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round caused the most significant damage, creating a large crater approximately 5x9 inches wide and 3 inches deep due to its explosive and incendiary components.

Did smaller calibers like 9mm penetrate the rock?

No, smaller calibers like the 9mm from a Glock 17 had negligible effects, with only minor lead fragments embedding in the rock's surface. The .22 LR had even less impact.

What made the Raufoss Mk 211 round so destructive?

The Raufoss Mk 211 is a specialized .50 BMG round containing a tungsten carbide penetrator, an RDX explosive charge, and a Zirconium powder incendiary component, designed for anti-material purposes.

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