INDESTRUCTIBLE Sledge Hammer Meets 50 BMG (Part 2)

Published on November 9, 2021
Duration: 9:12

This video demonstrates the destructive power of .50 BMG ammunition against an "indestructible" sledgehammer. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer rounds, showing significant penetration and damage to the hardened steel. The presenter, an experienced shooter, successfully recovers a fragment of the projectile, providing insights into its composition and performance.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) round demonstrated significant penetration capabilities against a hardened steel sledgehammer, creating deep impact craters and even passing through sections of the tool. In one test, a .50 BMG API-T round penetrated approximately halfway through the solid steel of the sledgehammer's strike face.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Series Recap
  2. 00:34Previous Sledge Hammer Damage
  3. 01:02Goal: Hit the Strike Face
  4. 01:18New Sledge Hammer Setup
  5. 01:39Barrett M99 .50 BMG Rifle
  6. 02:02Plan: Side Shot First
  7. 02:18First Side Shot: API-T Round
  8. 03:06Assessing Side Shot Damage
  9. 03:36Second Side Shot Attempt
  10. 04:13Flaming Shrapnel Observation
  11. 04:22Analysis of Second Side Shot
  12. 04:53Bullet Stop Observation
  13. 05:13Searching for the Bullet
  14. 05:22Projectile Recovery
  15. 06:08Final Shot: Strike Face
  16. 06:44Rear Monopod Recommendation
  17. 06:56Approaching the Hammer After Final Shot
  18. 07:02Strike Face Impact Analysis
  19. 07:16Measuring Strike Face Penetration
  20. 07:37Final Penetration Depth
  21. 07:47Comparing Side vs. Face Penetration
  22. 08:06Future Testing Possibilities
  23. 08:21Conclusion and Series Wrap-up
  24. 08:36Final Look at the Hammer
  25. 08:44API-T Round Impression
  26. 08:55Viewer Engagement and Suggestions

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of .50 BMG ammunition was used against the sledgehammer?

The video specifically used .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) rounds. These rounds are designed for high penetration and also contain incendiary and tracer elements, contributing to their destructive power and visual effects upon impact.

How much did the .50 BMG rounds penetrate the "indestructible" sledgehammer?

The .50 BMG rounds demonstrated significant penetration. One shot to the side of the hammer nearly went all the way through, while a direct hit to the strike face penetrated approximately two inches into the solid steel, stopping the projectile.

Was the sledgehammer truly indestructible against .50 BMG rounds?

While exceptionally durable, the sledgehammer was not indestructible against .50 BMG API-T rounds. The impacts caused deep craters, significant deformation, and in one instance, nearly complete penetration, proving the ammunition's formidable power.

Was the projectile recovered after impacting the sledgehammer?

Yes, the presenter successfully recovered a fragment of the .50 BMG projectile after it impacted the sledgehammer. The recovered piece was identified as a tungsten core, likely from an armor-piercing round, which had broken apart upon impact.

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