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Published on October 23, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video features Edwin Sarkissian conducting an experimental penetration test using various firearms against HardieBacker boards. The test showcases the varying penetration capabilities of calibers ranging from .45 ACP and .50 AE in handguns to 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm in rifles, and culminating with a .50 BMG rifle. The high-energy, experimental approach highlights the destructive power of different firearm platforms and ammunition types.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian conducted an experimental penetration test using firearms like the Desert Eagle .50 AE, AK-74, M16, and a .50 BMG against HardieBacker boards. The .50 BMG rifle demonstrated extreme power, penetrating all boards and tables, while other calibers showed varying degrees of penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and .45 ACP Test
  2. 00:10Desert Eagle .50 AE Test
  3. 00:19Revolver Tests: .44 Mag and .500 S&W
  4. 00:31Rifle Tests: AK-74 and M16
  5. 00:42BFR 30-30 and Mossberg 12 Gauge
  6. 00:53Grand Finale: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the HardieBacker board penetration test?

The test featured a Magnum Research 1911 (.45 ACP), a gold Magnum Research Desert Eagle (.50 AE), a Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum), a .500 S&W Magnum, an AK-74 (5.45x39mm), an M16-style rifle (5.56x45mm), a BFR Revolver (30-30 Winchester), a Mossberg 590A1 (12 gauge slug), and a .50 BMG rifle.

How did the Desert Eagle .50 AE perform in the penetration test?

The gold-finished Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE penetrated six HardieBacker boards, showing similar penetration to the .45 ACP in this specific test medium.

Which firearm demonstrated the most penetration power?

The .50 BMG rifle easily penetrated all eight HardieBacker boards and the tables they were resting on, showcasing significantly more power than any other firearm tested.

What material was used for the penetration test?

The penetration test utilized HardieBacker boards, a dense cement board commonly used for tiling applications, to measure the stopping power and penetration capabilities of various firearms and calibers.

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