How Many Sheets of Drywall Does it Take to Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on April 2, 2026
Duration: 1:39

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers through drywall, culminating with a .50 caliber sniper rifle. It provides empirical data on how many sheets of drywall each round can penetrate, offering insights into projectile energy and material resistance. The experiment demonstrates significant differences in stopping power across calibers.

Quick Summary

A .50 caliber sniper rifle round penetrated 25 sheets of standard drywall in a penetration test. Other calibers tested included .22 LR (4 sheets), .45 ACP (12 sheets), 9mm (13 sheets), .44 Magnum (16 sheets), .308 Winchester (15 sheets), and 12 gauge slug (11 sheets).

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Drywall Penetration Test Setup
  2. 00:10.22 Caliber Test Results
  3. 00:18.45 ACP Test Results
  4. 00:329mm Test Results
  5. 00:39.44 Magnum Test Results
  6. 00:49Desert Eagle Test Results
  7. 00:59.308 Winchester (SCAR) Test Results
  8. 01:0912 Gauge Slug Test Results
  9. 01:18.50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Test Results
  10. 01:34Conclusion: Drywall Penetration Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of drywall can a .50 caliber sniper rifle penetrate?

In this test, a .50 caliber sniper rifle round successfully penetrated 25 sheets of standard drywall. This demonstrates the significant power and penetration capability of this large caliber round.

What was the penetration depth of a .308 Winchester round through drywall?

A .308 Winchester round, fired from a SCAR rifle, penetrated 15 sheets of drywall and then bounced off the 16th sheet. This indicates substantial energy transfer through the material.

How did common handgun calibers perform against drywall?

Handgun calibers showed varied performance: a .22 LR went through 4 sheets, a .45 ACP through 12, and a 9mm through 13 sheets. A .44 Magnum revolver round penetrated 16 sheets.

Can drywall stop a sniper rifle round?

No, standard drywall offers very limited protection against high-powered rifle rounds. Even a .50 caliber sniper rifle round penetrated 25 sheets, indicating it would easily pass through typical wall structures.

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