50CAL VS HARD DRIVES

Published on September 13, 2017
Duration: 5:25

This video demonstrates a ballistic test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, evaluating the durability of hard drives against a .50 BMG API round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The experiment shows that it takes nine hard drives to stop a single .50 BMG API projectile, highlighting the destructive power of this caliber and ammunition type against consumer electronics.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle and .50 BMG API ammunition revealed that it takes nine hard drives to stop a single projectile. The Armor Piercing Incendiary round penetrated eight drives completely, highlighting the destructive power of this high-caliber ammunition against consumer electronics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:11Equipment Overview
  3. 01:24The Shot
  4. 01:57Damage Assessment
  5. 03:57Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hard drives can a .50 BMG API round penetrate?

In a test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle and Freedom Munitions .50 BMG API rounds, it took nine hard drives to stop a single projectile. The bullet penetrated eight drives completely.

What rifle was used in the .50 caliber hard drive test?

The rifle used in the test was a Serbu BFG-50A, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG. It was mounted on a bipod for stability during the experiment.

What type of .50 BMG ammunition was used against the hard drives?

The ammunition used was Freedom Munitions .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds, identifiable by their silver tips. This type of ammunition is designed for enhanced penetration and incendiary effects.

How does the .50 BMG compare to smaller calibers against hard drives?

Compared to 9mm and .40 S&W rounds, which were stopped by the first hard drive in previous tests, the .50 BMG API round demonstrated significantly greater penetration power, stopping only at the ninth drive.

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