50CAL VS PADLOCK ?

Published on August 17, 2017
Duration: 7:25

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a .50 BMG rifle against a high-security Master Lock. Expert shooter Edwin Sarkissian uses a Serbu BFG-50A with Freedom Munitions APIT rounds to test the lock's resilience. The experiment highlights the challenges of hitting small targets at a distance and the extreme ballistics of .50 caliber ammunition.

Quick Summary

Expert shooter Edwin Sarkissian uses a Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG rifle with Freedom Munitions APIT rounds to test a Master Lock. While the rifle's power penetrates the lock body, destroying the shackle requires multiple precise shots, showcasing the challenges of long-range accuracy and the ammunition's destructive potential.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Target Setup
  2. 00:45Equipment Overview: Serbu BFG-50A & APIT Ammo
  3. 01:07First Shot: Penetrating the Lock Body
  4. 02:35Targeting the Shackle
  5. 03:13Shackle Shot Results
  6. 05:45Final Destruction & Bullet Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to test the Master Lock?

The video features the Serbu BFG-50A, a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG, used by Edwin Sarkissian for the destructive test against the Master Lock padlock.

What type of ammunition was used in the .50 BMG rifle?

Freedom Munitions .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds were utilized. This specialized ammunition is designed for high penetration and incendiary effects, contributing to the lock's destruction.

Was the Master Lock padlock easily destroyed by the .50 caliber rifle?

Initially, the .50 BMG round punched a clean hole through the lock's body, but the lock remained functional. It took multiple precise shots aimed at the shackle to eventually destroy the padlock.

What can be learned from this .50 BMG vs. padlock experiment?

The experiment demonstrates the immense power of .50 BMG ammunition and highlights the challenges of precise long-range shooting against small targets. It also shows the surprising resilience of hardened security devices like Master Locks.

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