AWM 338 Lapua vs Copper

Published on May 1, 2020
Duration: 17:25

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms influencer, demonstrating the ballistic performance of various calibers and firearms against a copper plate. The expert guide highlights the penetration and impact differences between rounds like 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum, 12 Gauge, and .50 BMG, offering valuable insights into terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

Firearms expert Edwin Sarkissian conducted a ballistic test comparing various calibers against a copper plate. The .338 Lapua Magnum caused significant plate deformation, while the .50 BMG round achieved the deepest penetration, highlighting the extreme power of these large-caliber rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Damage Assessment
  2. 00:54Rex Zero 1 9mm Testing
  3. 02:41FN Five-seveN Ammo Comparison
  4. 03:37Galil ACE 7.62x39mm Test
  5. 04:48Gun Room Tour and Display Systems
  6. 06:12Tavor X95 5.56mm Testing
  7. 07:39SCAR 17 .308 Performance
  8. 09:18AWM .338 Lapua Magnum Test
  9. 11:34Vepr 12 Shotgun Testing
  10. 14:04Serbu BFG-50A .50 BMG Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the copper plate in the Edwin Sarkissian video?

The video tested 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum, 12 Gauge birdshot and slug, and .50 BMG rounds against a copper plate.

How did the .338 Lapua Magnum perform against the copper plate?

The .338 Lapua Magnum round fired from an Accuracy International AWM caused the first copper plate to bulge significantly and dented the second plate behind it, demonstrating substantial energy transfer.

What is the difference between green tip and blue tip 5.7x28mm ammunition?

The green tip 5.7x28mm round has a steel core for penetration and embedded into the copper plate, while the blue tip caused more surface damage, indicating different design intents.

Which firearm demonstrated the most penetration power in the test?

The Serbu BFG-50A firing a .50 BMG round showed the most penetration, punching through the initial copper plate and embedding deeply into the second plate.

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