50cal vs vise

Published on December 11, 2020
Duration: 11:42

This video from Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates the destructive power of various firearms calibers against a vintage Reed Mfg. Co. vise. The expert-level testing showcases how intermediate rifle calibers cause minor damage, while .308 Winchester and .338 Lapua Magnum inflict significant structural compromise. The .50 BMG round ultimately obliterates the vise, highlighting its extreme ballistic capabilities.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG round, fired from a Serbu BFG-50, proved to be the most destructive caliber tested against a vintage Reed Mfg. Co. vise, completely obliterating it. Lower calibers like 9mm and 5.7x28mm caused minimal damage, while .308 Winchester and .338 Lapua Magnum inflicted significant structural compromise, with the latter also producing dangerous ricochets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Target Introduction & Reed Vise
  2. 00:369mm & 5.7x28mm Pistol Testing
  3. 02:057.62x39mm & 5.56mm Rifle Testing
  4. 04:30.308 Winchester SCAR 17 Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most powerful caliber tested against the vise?

The most powerful caliber tested was the .50 BMG, fired from a Serbu BFG-50 rifle. This round completely destroyed the vise, demonstrating extreme destructive capability.

What kind of damage did the .308 Winchester cause to the vise?

The .308 Winchester round, fired from an FN SCAR 17, inflicted significant damage to the vise. A large chunk of the vise's base broke off upon impact, compromising its structural integrity.

Were there any safety concerns during the vise testing?

Yes, a significant safety concern arose when a .338 Lapua Magnum round caused a bullet fragment to ricochet back and strike the shooter, highlighting the dangers of testing high-powered firearms against hardened targets.

Which calibers caused the least damage to the vise?

The 9mm rounds fired from the Arex Rex Zero 1 and the 5.7x28mm rounds from the FN Five-seveN caused the least damage. Both resulted in negligible surface marks on the vise.

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