Can 300lbs of Play-Doh STOP a Barrett Sniper Rifle?!?!

Published on August 19, 2020
Duration: 16:34

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against 300 lbs of Play-Doh. Carriker, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the effects of rounds ranging from 5.56mm to .50 BMG, showcasing terminal ballistics and projectile behavior in a unique medium. The experiment highlights how different calibers and projectile types interact with soft mass, with the .50 BMG round being stopped while a specialized 12 gauge slug penetrates the entire mass.

Quick Summary

DemolitionRanch's Matt Carriker conducted a unique ballistics test using 300 lbs of Play-Doh to gauge projectile penetration. Firearms tested included an AR-15 (5.56mm), .30-30 rifle, Benelli M2 shotgun, Armalite AR-30 (.338 Lapua), and a Barrett M82 (.50 BMG). The .50 BMG was stopped, but a 12 gauge AP Incendiary slug penetrated the entire mass.

Chapters

  1. 00:43Play-Doh Ballistics Challenge Intro
  2. 01:495.56mm AR-15 Test
  3. 04:03.30-30 Winchester Test
  4. 06:3312 Gauge Buckshot Test
  5. 08:02.338 Lapua Magnum Test
  6. 10:50.50 BMG Barrett M82 Test
  7. 14:2612 Gauge AP Incendiary Slug Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against 300 lbs of Play-Doh?

The video tested an F-1 Firearms AR-15 in 5.56mm, a lever-action rifle in .30-30, a Benelli M2 shotgun with buckshot, an Armalite AR-30 in .338 Lapua Magnum, and a Barrett M82 in .50 BMG. A 12 gauge AP Incendiary slug was also tested.

How did the .50 BMG round perform against the Play-Doh?

When fired from a Barrett M82, the .50 BMG round caused massive explosive damage within the 300 lb Play-Doh mass but was ultimately stopped by the medium, demonstrating its significant energy transfer.

Which projectile achieved the deepest penetration in the Play-Doh test?

The specialty 12 gauge armor-piercing incendiary slug was the most effective projectile, penetrating the entire 300 lb Play-Doh mass and even cracking the supporting table, showcasing extreme penetration power.

What unique ballistics were demonstrated in the Play-Doh test?

The test demonstrated how different calibers and projectile types behave in a soft, yielding medium. High-velocity rounds like 5.56mm fragmented, while larger calibers showed more direct penetration or explosive effects, offering unique insights into terminal ballistics.

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