Can a Punching Bag Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on June 27, 2025
Duration: 1:33

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of an Everlast punching bag against a variety of calibers, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The experiment, conducted by a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates that the punching bag effectively stops handgun and most rifle rounds, protecting a torso dummy. However, a .50 BMG round penetrates the bag and its support structure.

Quick Summary

An Everlast punching bag was tested against various calibers, stopping rounds from .22 LR up to .308 Winchester. However, the extreme power of a .50 BMG sniper rifle round proved too much, as it penetrated the bag and its metal support stand, demonstrating the limits of the bag's ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:08Handgun Caliber Testing
  3. 00:34Magnum & Rifle Caliber Testing
  4. 01:16.50 Caliber Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers of ammunition were tested against the Everlast punching bag?

The test included a wide range of calibers, starting with common handgun rounds like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP. It progressed to magnum handgun rounds (.44 Magnum, .50 AE), rifle rounds (.223 Remington, .308 Winchester), a 12-gauge slug, and concluded with the powerful .50 BMG sniper round.

Did the Everlast punching bag stop all the tested rounds?

No, the Everlast punching bag successfully stopped all handgun and most rifle rounds, including .44 Magnum, .223 Remington, and .308 Winchester. However, the .50 BMG sniper round completely penetrated the bag and its metal support stand.

What was the outcome of the .50 BMG test on the punching bag?

The .50 BMG round passed entirely through the Everlast punching bag and also pierced the metal support bar it was mounted on. It also grazed the arm of the dummy positioned behind the bag.

What firearms were featured in the ballistic test?

The video showcased firearms such as the Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 AE and the FN SCAR 17S chambered in .308 Winchester. Other calibers were implied to be tested with appropriate firearms.

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