50cal vs Giant Wrench

Published on August 23, 2020
Duration: 11:08

This video showcases a destructive ballistics test where various firearms, from 9mm to .50 BMG, are used to attack a large steel pipe wrench. The experiment demonstrates the increasing terminal ballistics of larger calibers, with smaller rounds failing to damage the wrench while larger ones, like the .50 BMG, completely destroy it. The video highlights the capabilities of different firearm platforms against a robust target.

Quick Summary

In the "50cal vs Giant Wrench" test by Edwin Sarkissian, firearms ranging from 9mm to .50 BMG were used against a 36-inch steel pipe wrench. While smaller calibers like 9mm and .44 Magnum had minimal effect, larger rounds like .338 Lapua Magnum caused significant damage, and the .50 BMG round completely destroyed the wrench.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Giant Wrench Target
  2. 00:469mm Rex Zero 1 Testing
  3. 01:165.7x28mm FN Five-seveN Testing
  4. 02:26.44 Magnum Taurus Raging Hunter Testing
  5. 03:257.62x39mm Galil ACE Testing
  6. 04:425.56x45mm Tavor X95 Testing
  7. 05:487.62x51mm FN SCAR 17 Testing
  8. 07:09.338 Lapua Magnum AWM Testing
  9. 08:25.50 BMG Serbu BFG-50A Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the 50cal vs Giant Wrench test?

The test featured a variety of firearms including the Rex Zero 1 (9mm), FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum), Galil ACE (7.62x39mm), Tavor X95 (5.56x45mm), FN SCAR 17 (7.62x51mm), Accuracy International AWM (.338 Lapua Magnum), and the Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG).

How effective were the smaller calibers against the steel wrench?

Smaller calibers like 9mm and 5.7x28mm had minimal effect, only removing paint from the wrench's surface. The .44 Magnum also failed to penetrate, demonstrating the wrench's resistance to handgun and moderate rifle rounds.

Which caliber ultimately destroyed the wrench?

The .50 BMG round fired from the Serbu BFG-50A was the most powerful, completely destroying the wrench by snapping its heavy head off the handle. This highlights the extreme terminal ballistics of the .50 BMG cartridge.

What does the wrench test reveal about firearm ballistics?

The test visually demonstrates the significant increase in destructive power as caliber and cartridge power increase. It shows how different firearms and ammunition interact with hardened targets, with larger calibers achieving penetration and destruction where smaller ones fail.

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