50CAL vs Stainless Steel - heavy sniper rifle

Published on April 16, 2018
Duration: 11:32

This video provides a practical demonstration of various calibers' effectiveness against a 3/4-inch stainless steel plate. Edwin Sarkissian, with high authority in demonstration, tests rounds from .22 LR up to .50 BMG, showcasing penetration and impact differences. Key takeaways include the limited effect of pistol calibers and intermediate rifle rounds, while specialized .50 BMG ammunition like Raufoss and AP rounds easily defeat the steel target.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG caliber, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle using Raufoss (HEIAP) and Black Tip Armor Piercing ammunition, is the only caliber tested that successfully penetrated a 3/4-inch thick stainless steel plate. Other calibers like 9mm, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56x45mm showed significantly less effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Target Setup
  2. 00:28.22 LR Testing
  3. 00:579mm Suppressed Testing
  4. 02:12.300 Blackout Testing
  5. 03:437.62x39mm Testing
  6. 04:335.56x45mm Testing
  7. 06:17.50 AE Testing
  8. 07:33.50 BMG Raufoss Testing
  9. 09:26.50 BMG Armor Piercing Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the stainless steel plate?

The video tested .22 LR, 9mm, .300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, .50 AE, and .50 BMG rounds against a 3/4-inch thick stainless steel plate.

Which caliber successfully penetrated the 3/4-inch stainless steel plate?

The .50 BMG caliber, specifically using Raufoss (HEIAP) and Black Tip Armor Piercing rounds fired from the Serbu BFG-50A, successfully penetrated the 3/4-inch stainless steel plate.

How did common pistol calibers perform against the steel plate?

Common pistol calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .50 AE showed minimal to no penetration. The .22 LR had no visible marks, 9mm disintegrated on the surface, and .50 AE caused only minor surface damage.

What was the effectiveness of intermediate rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm?

Intermediate rifle calibers created craters (5-6mm deep for 7.62x39mm) or penetrated slightly deeper (5.56x45mm due to velocity), but did not fully penetrate the 3/4-inch steel plate.

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