How much Flour Does it take to stop a 50bmg?

Published on January 29, 2023
Duration: 17:58

Edwin Sarkissian, an established firearms influencer, conducts an experimental test to determine how much flour is needed to stop various high-caliber rounds, including .50 BMG, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .338 Lapua Magnum. The video also includes a demonstration of an M67 fragmentation grenade detonating within flour bags, highlighting flour's flammability. The content showcases expert handling of specialized firearms and provides unique ballistic data in an engaging, experimental format.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian experimentally determined that approximately 125 lbs (5 bags) of flour are needed to stop a .50 BMG round. A 6.5 Creedmoor round was stopped by 100 lbs (4 bags), and a .338 Lapua Magnum by 75 lbs (3 bags). The test also showed flour's high flammability when an M67 grenade detonated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsorship
  2. 01:15.50 BMG Flour Test
  3. 03:456.5 Creedmoor Flour Test
  4. 06:20.338 Lapua Magnum Flour Test
  5. 08:43M67 Grenade & Flour Flammability
  6. 11:41Scheels Store Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it takes approximately 5 bags, totaling 125 lbs, of H&R All Purpose Flour to stop a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle.

What is the stopping power of a 6.5 Creedmoor round in flour?

In the experiment, a 6.5 Creedmoor round fired from a Nemo Arms rifle was stopped by the 4th bag of flour, indicating less penetration than the .50 BMG round tested.

Can flour be flammable?

Yes, flour is highly flammable when dispersed in the air. This was dramatically demonstrated when an M67 fragmentation grenade was detonated inside flour bags, creating a large fireball.

Which rifle required the least amount of flour to be stopped?

The .338 Lapua Magnum fired from an Accuracy International AWM rifle required the least amount of flour to be stopped, with the round being halted by the 3rd bag (75 lbs).

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