Can a Swimming Pool Stop a 50cal?

Published on July 26, 2018
Duration: 11:26

This guide details an experimental procedure for testing the ballistic resistance of water against .50 BMG rifle rounds, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It covers setup, firing, and analysis, highlighting the unpredictable nature of projectile behavior when impacting water. The experiment aims to determine if a swimming pool filled with water can stop high-caliber rounds, with a focus on safety and observation.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, .50 BMG APIT rounds fired from Serbu BFG-50A and RN-50 rifles were directed into an inflatable swimming pool filled with water. The water successfully stopped the projectiles from reaching cinder blocks placed behind it, though the rounds tended to break apart or deflect unpredictably, making recovery difficult.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Goal
  2. 00:54Pool Setup and Filling
  3. 03:54Firearms and Ammunition Overview
  4. 05:44The Shooting Sequence
  5. 08:17Post-Shot Analysis
  6. 10:06Conclusion and Projectile Search

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary goal of the experiment shown in the video?

The main objective was to determine if a swimming pool filled with water could stop .50 caliber projectiles fired from rifles like the Serbu BFG-50A and RN-50, and to attempt projectile recovery.

What types of .50 caliber rifles were used in the test?

The experiment utilized two Serbu Firearms models: the BFG-50A, a semi-automatic rifle, and the RN-50, a single-shot rifle, both chambered in .50 BMG.

What kind of ammunition was fired into the pool?

.50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds, identifiable by their red and silver tips, were used for the ballistic test against the water barrier.

What was the outcome of firing .50 caliber rounds into the swimming pool?

The water effectively stopped the .50 BMG rounds from reaching cinder blocks placed behind the pool, though the projectiles often broke apart or deflected unpredictably.

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