How much flour does it take to stop 50cal

Published on February 1, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video from Edwin Sarkissian explores the penetration capabilities of various high-caliber rifle rounds through a barrier of flour bags. The expert demonstrates how much flour is required to stop .50 BMG, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds, offering a unique, albeit non-standard, method for visualizing ballistic performance. The experiment concludes with a dramatic detonation of a hand grenade within the flour setup.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian's experiment shows that 125 lbs of flour stopped a .50 BMG round, 100 lbs stopped a 6.5 Creedmoor, and 75 lbs stopped a .338 Lapua Magnum. This unique test provides a visual representation of ballistic penetration, highlighting differences in projectile performance through a non-standard medium.

Chapters

  1. 00:00.50 BMG Flour Test
  2. 00:146.5 Creedmoor Flour Test
  3. 00:20.338 Lapua Flour Test
  4. 00:33Grenade Finale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds of flour does it take to stop a .50 BMG round?

According to the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it took approximately 125 pounds of flour, distributed across five 25lb bags, to successfully stop a .50 BMG projectile fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle.

Can a 6.5 Creedmoor round be stopped by flour?

Yes, in this experiment, a 6.5 Creedmoor round fired from a Nemo Arms rifle was stopped by 100 pounds of flour (four 25lb bags). This demonstrates that even smaller, high-velocity rounds can be significantly impeded by a substantial flour barrier.

What is the penetration difference between .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum in flour?

The .50 BMG round required 125 lbs of flour to stop, while the .338 Lapua Magnum was stopped by 75 lbs of flour. This suggests that while caliber is a factor, the specific design and velocity of the projectile influence its penetration capabilities.

What firearms were used in the flour penetration test?

The test utilized a Serbu BFG-50A for the .50 BMG round, a Nemo Arms rifle for the 6.5 Creedmoor, and an Accuracy International AWM for the .338 Lapua Magnum. These represent high-caliber, long-range platforms.

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