Could You Defeat A TERMINATOR ??? 🤖

Published on June 8, 2022
Duration: 20:14

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests various firearms, from .22 Magnum handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, against a Terminator-style cyborg target to assess their stopping power. The expert instructor demonstrates safe handling and provides insights into the effectiveness of different calibers and firearm types, noting that only the largest calibers like .50 BMG achieved full penetration. The test highlights the significant difference in terminal ballistics between common calibers and extreme-bore options.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested various firearms against a Terminator-style target. While smaller calibers like .22 Magnum and 9mm failed to penetrate, larger calibers like 10 gauge buckshot and .30-06 caused significant damage. Ultimately, only the .50 BMG from a Serbu BFG-50A achieved full penetration, showcasing its superior stopping power against heavily armored targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:56Introduction: Arnie the Terminator
  2. 02:02Handgun Testing: .22 Mag to 10mm
  3. 05:20Magnum Handguns: Desert Eagle Test
  4. 07:10Big Bore Handguns: S&W 500 & .500 Nitro Express
  5. 09:47Shotgun Testing: 12 & 10 Gauge Buckshot
  6. 12:09Rifle Testing: 5.56 NATO to .30-06
  7. 14:56Elephant Gun and .50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against the Terminator target?

The test included a Kel-Tec PMR-30 (.22 Mag), Glock 17 (9mm), Auto-Ordnance Thompson (.45 ACP), Kimber Rapide (10mm), Desert Eagles (.44 Mag, .50 AE), S&W 500 Magnum, .500 Nitro Express, Remington 12 gauge, a 10 gauge shotgun, AR-15 (5.56 NATO), an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), Ohio Ordnance HCAR (.30-06), a .600 Nitro Express rifle, and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG).

Which caliber was most effective against the Terminator target?

The .50 BMG caliber, fired from the Serbu BFG-50A, proved to be the most effective, achieving full penetration through the target's chassis. This demonstrates the extreme power required to defeat such a heavily armored simulated opponent.

Did smaller caliber handguns penetrate the Terminator target?

No, most smaller caliber handguns, including the .22 Magnum Kel-Tec PMR-30, 9mm Glock 17, .45 ACP Thompson, and 10mm Kimber Rapide, failed to penetrate the front plate of the Terminator target, indicating limited effectiveness against armored targets.

What happened when testing the .500 Nitro Express pistol?

During the ballistic testing against the Terminator target, the .500 Nitro Express pistol experienced a catastrophic failure due to its extreme recoil. The firearm broke, highlighting the immense forces involved with such powerful handgun cartridges.

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