How many Wieners does it take to stop a 500 Magnum?

Published on June 5, 2024
Duration: 16:38

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms influencer, conducting a unique ballistics test. He uses hot dogs as a medium to demonstrate the penetration capabilities of various calibers, including .22 LR, .45 ACP, .50 AE, and the powerful .500 S&W Magnum. The experiment highlights how bullet expansion, particularly with hollow points, can limit penetration depth.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian conducted a ballistics test using hot dogs to measure penetration depth of various calibers, including .22 LR, .45 ACP, .50 AE, and .500 S&W Magnum. The experiment highlighted how hollow point expansion significantly limits penetration, with the .500 Magnum stopping at the 12th pack due to rapid mushrooming.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Setup
  2. 01:07.22 LR Testing
  3. 03:09.45 ACP Testing
  4. 08:50.50 AE Testing
  5. 11:24.500 S&W Magnum Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested in the hot dog ballistics experiment?

The experiment tested the penetration of a .22 LR pistol, a .45 ACP handgun, a .50 AE Desert Eagle, and the powerful .500 S&W Magnum revolver against hot dogs as a ballistic medium.

How did bullet expansion affect penetration in the hot dog test?

The test showed that hollow point bullets, like the .500 S&W Magnum's, expanded rapidly and limited their penetration depth, while other rounds without significant expansion penetrated further.

What was the primary medium used for the ballistics test?

The primary medium used for the ballistics test consisted of multiple 24-count family packs of Bar S brand hot dogs, arranged to measure projectile penetration.

Who conducted the hot dog ballistics test and what is their expertise?

The test was conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms influencer and content creator known for his experimental approach and knowledge of firearms and ballistics.

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