Is This Massive Wrench Bulletproof?

Published on April 8, 2026
Duration: 1:35

This video tests the bullet resistance of a 24-inch pipe wrench against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The wrench demonstrated significant resistance, with only the .50 BMG round causing substantial damage by destroying the internal gear mechanism. The testing provides a practical, albeit extreme, demonstration of material resistance to ballistic impact.

Quick Summary

A 24-inch pipe wrench was subjected to ballistic testing with calibers ranging from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While it resisted penetration from .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester, the powerful .50 BMG round completely destroyed its internal gear mechanism.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Pipe Wrench Ballistics Test
  2. 00:03Calibers to be Tested
  3. 00:17Setup and Initial Testing
  4. 00:21Birdshot Test
  5. 00:25.22 LR Test
  6. 00:32.45 ACP Test
  7. 00:379mm Test
  8. 00:427.62x39mm Test
  9. 00:54.308 Winchester Test
  10. 01:13.50 BMG Test
  11. 01:20Damage Assessment
  12. 01:31Conclusion and Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the bullet resistance of a 24-inch pipe wrench?

The 24-inch pipe wrench was tested against birdshot, .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and .50 BMG rounds to assess its bulletproof capabilities.

Did any of the tested calibers penetrate the 24-inch pipe wrench?

No, none of the tested calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester) fully penetrated the 24-inch pipe wrench. Only the .50 BMG round caused significant damage by destroying the internal gear mechanism.

What was the effect of the .50 BMG round on the pipe wrench?

The .50 BMG round completely destroyed the gear mechanism of the 24-inch pipe wrench. The impact was so severe that it removed the entire internal mechanism, demonstrating the round's immense power.

How did the .308 Winchester round affect the pipe wrench?

The .308 Winchester round created a clean entrance wound on the pipe wrench. However, it did not pass through both layers of the tool, resulting in only a slight bulge on the backside.

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