how much glue does it take to stop 50bmg?

Published on May 12, 2021
Duration: 9:48

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms content creator, details an experiment testing the stopping power of Elmer's glue against .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. The .50 BMG round was stopped by the 5th jug of glue, with the incendiary round causing a significant splash but no ignition. A subsequent test with a .338 Lapua round also stopped in the 5th jug, highlighting the comparative penetration characteristics of these high-power rifle cartridges. The video also features a segment showcasing miniature GoatGuns replicas.

Quick Summary

An experiment tested Elmer's glue stopping power against high-caliber rounds. A .50 BMG round from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle was stopped by the 5th jug of glue. A subsequent test with a .338 Lapua Magnum from an Accuracy International AWM also stopped in the 5th jug, indicating comparable penetration in this medium despite differences in power and velocity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:26Shooting .50 BMG
  3. 01:24.50 BMG Results
  4. 02:44GoatGuns Sponsor Segment
  5. 04:56Shooting .338 Lapua
  6. 06:11.338 Lapua Results
  7. 08:20Conclusion and Cleanup

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber rifle was used to test the stopping power of Elmer's glue?

The primary test involved a Serbu BFG-50A semi-automatic rifle chambered in .50 BMG. A subsequent test used an Accuracy International AWM rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.

How many jugs of Elmer's glue did it take to stop a .50 BMG round?

In the experiment conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, five jugs of Elmer's glue were required to stop a .50 BMG round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle.

Did the incendiary .50 BMG round ignite the glue?

No, the incendiary silver-tip .50 BMG round caused a significant splash upon impacting the Elmer's glue jugs but did not ignite the glue itself.

How did the .338 Lapua Magnum compare to the .50 BMG in stopping power against glue?

The .338 Lapua Magnum round also stopped in the 5th jug of glue, similar to the .50 BMG. While the .50 BMG has more raw power, the .338 Lapua is faster and sharper, resulting in comparable penetration in this specific medium.

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