Cast Iron Pans vs 50 Cal Sniper Rifle

Published on April 21, 2025
Duration: 1:15

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of Lodge cast iron skillets against various calibers, from 9mm to a .50 BMG sniper round. The host, a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates how progressively larger calibers penetrate more pans, with the .50 BMG round completely obliterating them. The experiment highlights the significant difference in projectile energy between common handgun/rifle rounds and heavy sniper rounds.

Quick Summary

Lodge cast iron skillets were tested against various bullet calibers. Smaller rounds like 9mm and .44 Magnum penetrated multiple pans, while .223 and .50 AE rounds also went through three pans. The .50 BMG round from a Barrett rifle completely destroyed all tested pans, demonstrating its immense power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:079mm and .44 Magnum Tests
  3. 00:25.223 AR-15 and .50 AE Desert Eagle Tests
  4. 00:48.50 BMG Barrett Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a cast iron skillet stop a bullet?

A cast iron skillet can stop smaller caliber bullets like 9mm, but penetration increases significantly with caliber. While a 9mm might be stopped by two pans, larger rounds like .44 Magnum or .223 can penetrate multiple pans. A .50 BMG round will completely destroy them.

What is the difference between .50 AE and .50 BMG?

.50 AE (Action Express) is a large-caliber handgun round, typically fired from semi-automatic pistols like the Desert Eagle. .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) is a much larger, more powerful rifle cartridge designed for anti-materiel and long-range sniper applications.

Which firearm was used for the .50 BMG test?

The .50 BMG test in the Yee Yee Life video utilized a Barrett .50 caliber bolt-action sniper rifle. This rifle is known for its power and accuracy at extreme ranges.

How many pans did the .223 round penetrate?

The .223 caliber round, fired from an AR-15, penetrated three Lodge cast iron skillets. It was stopped by the fourth skillet, which it bounced off of.

Related News

All News →

More Tactical & Gear Videos You Might Like

More from Yee Yee Life

View all →