Can A TRANSFORMER Stop A BULLET ?

Published on August 4, 2025
Duration: 12:34

This video details a destructive test comparing the bullet-stopping capabilities of a decommissioned electrical transformer against various firearms and calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The expert presenter, Scott, demonstrates how different rounds penetrate or fail to penetrate the transformer's steel casing. The test culminates with a .50 BMG round causing catastrophic failure, highlighting the transformer's vulnerability to heavy anti-materiel rounds.

Quick Summary

In a ballistics test, various firearms were used to test a decommissioned electrical transformer's bullet-stopping ability. While smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm caused minimal damage, larger rounds such as .357 Magnum, .500 Magnum, .223, .30-06, and .50 BMG demonstrated significant penetration, with the .50 BMG causing catastrophic failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Transformer Bullet Test Setup
  2. 01:29Testing .22 LR and 9mm Rounds
  3. 03:02Testing .45 ACP and .357 Magnum Rounds
  4. 04:52Testing .50 GI and .500 Magnum Rounds
  5. 06:56Testing Rifle Calibers: .223 and .30-06
  6. 08:56.50 BMG Finale: Transformer Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test the transformer's bullet-stopping capability?

The test included a Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR, Shadow Systems 9mm, Sig Sauer 1911 .45 ACP, Smith & Wesson Model 686 .357 Magnum, Glock .50 GI, Magnum Research BFR .500 Magnum, an AR-15 .223 Remington, an HCAR .30-06 Springfield, and a GM6 Lynx .50 BMG bullpup rifle.

Did smaller caliber handguns penetrate the electrical transformer?

The .22 LR caused a dent, and the 9mm failed to penetrate the main steel body, though it did cause a leak through a glass insulator. The .45 ACP penetrated the front but was stopped by the rear.

Which calibers successfully penetrated the transformer's casing?

The .357 Magnum achieved full pass-through penetration. Larger calibers like the .500 Magnum, .223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, and especially the .50 BMG demonstrated significant penetration and destructive power.

What was the outcome of testing with a .50 BMG rifle?

The .50 BMG round from the GM6 Lynx bullpup rifle caused the transformer to explode, leak all its oil, and be knocked off its stand, indicating it offers no protection against such heavy anti-materiel rounds.

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