How Many Memory Foam Pillows To STOP a 50cal?!?!?

Published on August 13, 2020
Duration: 12:53

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring experienced host Matt Carriker, conducts a unique ballistics test to determine how many memory foam pillows are needed to stop various firearm calibers, from .22 Magnum up to a .50 BMG. The test provides practical, albeit unconventional, data on projectile stopping power using shredded memory foam as a medium. The expert-level demonstration highlights the effectiveness of memory foam in absorbing energy from different rounds.

Quick Summary

DemolitionRanch's ballistics test revealed that 31 memory foam pillows were required to stop a .50 BMG round from a Barrett M107. The test also showed varying numbers of pillows needed for other calibers, with memory foam proving more effective than cotton due to its density.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Leaky Car Skit
  2. 01:10Pillow Ballistics Test Introduction
  3. 01:43Sponsor: Raid Shadow Legends
  4. 03:07Memory Foam vs Cotton
  5. 04:02.22 Magnum Test
  6. 04:389mm Handgun Test
  7. 05:4112 Gauge Shotgun Test
  8. 07:04AK-47 (7.62x39mm) Test
  9. 08:59.50 BMG Barrett M107 Test
  10. 11:20Final Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many memory foam pillows does it take to stop a .50 BMG round?

According to DemolitionRanch's test, it took 31 memory foam pillows to completely stop a .50 BMG round fired from a Barrett M107 rifle. A second test with the muzzle buried in foam also proved effective.

What caliber rounds were tested against memory foam pillows?

The test included .22 Magnum, 9mm, 12 Gauge (birdshot and buckshot), 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, and the powerful .50 BMG from a Barrett M107 rifle.

Is memory foam effective at stopping bullets?

Yes, memory foam demonstrates significant effectiveness in stopping bullets. The denser, shredded filling absorbs projectile energy, requiring a substantial number of pillows to halt even powerful rounds like the .50 BMG.

What is the difference between memory foam and cotton pillows for ballistics?

Memory foam, with its shredded filling, is denser and more effective at absorbing projectile energy compared to standard cotton pillows, which were penetrated more easily in previous tests by DemolitionRanch.

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