How Many Guitars Does It Take To Stop a 50BMG???

Published on December 18, 2018
Duration: 15:57

This video from Demolition Ranch, featuring Matt Carriker and Granger Smith, tests the stopping power of guitars against various projectiles. They demonstrate the penetration capabilities of a compound bow, a .45 ACP Thompson, and a .50 BMG Barrett M82 rifle. The tests provide a unique, albeit informal, look at ballistic performance against unconventional materials.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch's Matt Carriker and Granger Smith tested projectile penetration using guitars. A .45 ACP Thompson penetrated multiple guitars, while a .50 BMG Barrett M82, firing incendiary rounds, obliterated acoustic guitars and penetrated 22 out of 52 books. The tests highlight the significant power difference between the calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Appearance
  2. 04:11Compound Bow Test
  3. 05:41Gold-Plated Thompson .45 ACP Test
  4. 07:46Barrett .50 BMG Preparation
  5. 09:18.50 BMG Guitar Penetration Test
  6. 11:38.50 BMG Book Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against guitars in the Demolition Ranch video?

The video features tests with a compound bow, a gold-plated .45 ACP Thompson submachine gun, and a .50 BMG Barrett M82 anti-materiel rifle. Each was used to gauge penetration through musical instruments.

What type of ammunition was used in the Barrett M82 test?

For the Barrett M82 test, blue-tipped incendiary .50 BMG rounds were used. The goal was to see if the guitars could trigger the incendiary effect and how many it would take to stop the projectile.

How did the .45 ACP Thompson perform against the guitars?

The .45 ACP rounds fired from the Thompson submachine gun successfully penetrated three acoustic guitars and two electric guitars before coming to rest in a third electric guitar.

What was the outcome of the .50 BMG test against books?

When the .50 BMG round was fired at a stack of 52 books authored by Granger Smith, it penetrated 22 books before its energy was expended.

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