how much Epoxy Resin does it take to stop 50bmg

Published on March 17, 2022
Duration: 16:43

Edwin Sarkissian, an experimental shooter, conducts a test to determine how much epoxy resin is needed to stop a .50 BMG round. Using a Desert Tech rifle and specialized ammunition, he fires remotely at a stack of resin blocks, finding that approximately 20 inches of solid resin was required. The remaining blocks were then tested against smaller calibers, demonstrating significant resistance.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian conducted an experiment to determine how much epoxy resin stops a .50 BMG round. Using a Desert Tech rifle and remote firing, he found that approximately 20 inches of solid epoxy resin was needed. The resin also proved highly effective against smaller calibers like 9mm, .22 LR, and 5.7x28mm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Materials
  2. 02:30Rifle Setup and Preparation
  3. 04:28The .50 BMG Shot
  4. 05:24Post-Shot Analysis
  5. 07:57Testing Other Calibers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stopping power of epoxy resin against a .50 BMG round?

In an experimental test by Edwin Sarkissian, approximately 20 inches of solid epoxy resin was required to completely stop a .50 BMG incendiary round fired from a Desert Tech rifle. The impact caused significant fragmentation of the resin.

How much epoxy resin is needed to stop smaller caliber firearms?

After stopping a .50 BMG round, the remaining epoxy resin blocks proved highly resistant to smaller calibers such as 9mm (Uzi), .22 LR (Diamondback Sidekick), and 5.7x28mm (FN Five-seveN), indicating substantial stopping power even against these rounds.

What equipment was used in the epoxy resin stopping power test?

The test utilized a Desert Tech .50 BMG bolt-action rifle, WiseBond and DeckWise epoxy resin blocks, and smaller firearms including an Uzi (9mm), Diamondback Sidekick (.22 LR), and FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm). A remote firing system was employed for safety.

What safety precautions were taken during the .50 BMG epoxy resin test?

Safety was prioritized through the use of a remote firing mechanism to operate the .50 BMG rifle from a safe distance. A wooden enclosure was also built around the resin stack to contain debris and protect equipment.

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