Can DIY Bullet Proof Glass Stop a Barrett 50cal?!?

Published on August 5, 2020
Duration: 14:53

This video from Demolition Ranch tests the effectiveness of DIY bulletproof glass against various rifle calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG Barrett. While the homemade panels successfully stopped smaller calibers like .300 Blackout and 5.56mm, they were completely penetrated by the .50 BMG round. The experiment highlights the significant difference in ballistic performance between common rifle rounds and heavy machine gun calibers.

Quick Summary

Homemade bulletproof glass, constructed with alternating layers of Lexan and tempered glass, can stop common rifle rounds like .300 Blackout and 5.56mm. However, it is completely ineffective against high-powered .50 BMG rounds fired from a Barrett rifle, which penetrate through the DIY panel and subsequent targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 01:51Project: DIY Bulletproof Glass Goal
  3. 02:11Material Specs & Theory
  4. 03:03Testing .300 Blackout
  5. 04:32Testing 5.56mm NATO
  6. 06:47Scaling Up for .50 BMG
  7. 07:50Pre-Test: 7.62x54R
  8. 09:37The Ultimate Test: Barrett .50 Cal
  9. 10:29Barrett .50 Cal Results
  10. 12:26Post-Impact Analysis & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

Can homemade bulletproof glass stop a .50 caliber Barrett round?

No, homemade bulletproof glass, even with multiple layers of Lexan and tempered glass, is insufficient to stop a .50 BMG round fired from a Barrett rifle. The .50 caliber round demonstrated complete penetration through the DIY panel and subsequent targets in testing.

What materials are used in DIY bulletproof glass?

DIY bulletproof glass typically involves alternating layers of thick polycarbonate (like Lexan) and tempered glass. The theory is that the hard glass shatters the bullet, and the polycarbonate layers catch the fragments and absorb the remaining energy.

What rifle calibers did the DIY bulletproof glass successfully stop?

The DIY bulletproof glass panels successfully stopped smaller rifle calibers such as .300 Blackout and 5.56x45mm NATO. A thicker panel also stopped a 7.62x54R round without significant damage.

What is the difference in stopping power between common rifle rounds and a .50 BMG?

The .50 BMG round possesses significantly more kinetic energy and projectile mass than common rifle rounds like 5.56mm or 7.62x54R. This difference in power allows the .50 BMG to penetrate materials that would easily stop smaller calibers.

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