is the GOLD play button bulletproof ? 50cal?

Published on April 7, 2017
Duration: 4:15

This video demonstrates the durability of custom-made YouTube play buttons when subjected to .50 BMG rifle fire. Host Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced shooter, uses a Serbu BFG-50A rifle with APIT rounds to test brass and aluminum play buttons created by PressTube. The results show significant penetration and damage, highlighting the power of .50 BMG ammunition against different materials.

Quick Summary

Custom YouTube play buttons made of brass and aluminum were tested against a .50 BMG rifle using APIT ammunition. The brass button sustained a clean penetration, while the aluminum button showed more dramatic damage, including melting and charring from the incendiary tracer round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Custom Play Buttons
  2. 01:18Firearm and Ammunition Overview
  3. 01:34Shooting the Gold Play Button
  4. 02:07Damage Assessment: Gold Button
  5. 02:58Shooting the Silver Play Button
  6. 03:37Final Inspection and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were the custom YouTube play buttons made from?

The custom YouTube play buttons were made from two different materials. The 'gold' button was constructed from melted brass casings, weighing approximately 8 pounds, while the 'silver' button was made from aluminum and weighed around 2 pounds.

What type of ammunition was used to test the play buttons?

The test utilized .50 caliber Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) rounds. This ammunition is designed to penetrate armor, ignite upon impact, and leave a visible trace, making it effective for destructive testing.

What was the outcome of shooting the brass play button?

When a .50 BMG APIT round was fired at the brass play button, it created a clean entry and exit hole. The round also penetrated a sandbag and a thick wooden plank positioned behind the target.

How did the aluminum play button react to the .50 BMG round?

The aluminum play button experienced more significant damage compared to the brass. The impact caused a substantial incendiary flash, and the button showed extensive internal melting and charring due to the incendiary component of the APIT round.

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