How many MacBook Laptops does it take to stop a 50cal Bullet?

Published on June 5, 2018
Duration: 10:43

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides a unique ballistic test, evaluating how many Apple MacBook Pro laptops are required to stop various calibers of bullets, ranging from 9mm to .50 BMG. The experiment highlights the significant penetration power differences between calibers and ammunition types, offering a visual demonstration of terminal ballistics. Sarkissian's enthusiastic approach and clear explanations make complex ballistics accessible.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian's ballistic test reveals that it takes approximately nine MacBook Pro laptops to stop a .50 BMG round, with significant explosive damage occurring. Other calibers like 9mm, .50 AE, and .500 Magnum required fewer laptops, demonstrating a clear correlation between caliber size, ammunition type, and penetration power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Experiment Setup
  2. 00:16.22 LR Test
  3. 00:399mm Test (Glock 19X)
  4. 01:20.50 AE Test (Desert Eagle)
  5. 02:24.500 Magnum Test (S&W 500)
  6. 03:485.56 Test (AR-15)
  7. 04:47.50 BMG Raufoss Test (BFG-50A)
  8. 07:28.50 BMG API Tracer Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MacBook Pros does it take to stop a 50 caliber bullet?

In Edwin Sarkissian's test, a .50 BMG Raufoss round was stopped by the ninth MacBook Pro laptop, though it caused massive explosive damage. A .50 BMG API Tracer round also required nine laptops for complete stoppage. The .50 AE and .500 Magnum rounds were stopped by the eighth and seventh laptops, respectively.

What calibers were tested against MacBook Pro laptops?

The video tested several calibers against MacBook Pro laptops: .22 LR, 9mm (from a Glock 19X), .50 AE (from a Desert Eagle), .500 Magnum (from an S&W 500), 5.56x45mm (from an AR-15), and .50 BMG (from a Serbu BFG-50A) using both Raufoss Mk 211 and API Tracer ammunition.

Which firearm was used for the .50 BMG test?

The .50 BMG rounds were fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. This powerful anti-materiel rifle is designed to handle the .50 BMG cartridge and was equipped with a large optic for the test.

What type of ammunition was used in the .500 Magnum test?

For the .500 Magnum test, Edwin Sarkissian used Underwood Extreme Penetrator ammunition. This specialized round is designed for enhanced penetration capabilities and was tested against the MacBook Pro laptops to observe its performance.

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