The BIGGEST 50 Cal Bullets EVER !!!

Published on December 5, 2022
Duration: 12:46

This guide details the process of testing an exceptionally heavy 1300-grain .50 BMG projectile, nearly double the standard weight. It covers the use of specialized equipment like the Serbu RN-50 and Caldwell Lead Sled for safety and recoil management, employing remote firing for added security. The testing protocol involves assessing terminal ballistics through water jugs and concrete blocks, as well as evaluating performance against a Level IV body armor plate. The guide also highlights potential firearm failures due to extreme recoil, as demonstrated by the Serbu RN-50's upper receiver weld failure. Instruction is provided by Scott, an established subject matter expert in ballistics testing.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested an extreme 1300-grain .50 BMG bullet using a Serbu RN-50 rifle secured in a Caldwell Lead Sled with remote firing. The projectile showed immense destructive power against water jugs and cinder blocks, and tested the limits of a Level IV armor plate. Extreme recoil caused a catastrophic failure in the rifle's receiver weld.

Chapters

  1. 00:35Intro: 1300 Grain .50 BMG
  2. 01:58Rifle Setup & Safety
  3. 03:05Ballistic Test: Water Jugs
  4. 04:55Ballistic Test: Cinder Blocks
  5. 06:09Body Armor Test: Level IV Plate
  6. 09:49Rifle Failure & Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the 1300-grain .50 BMG bullet unique?

The 1300-grain .50 BMG projectile is exceptionally unique due to its immense weight, nearly double that of a standard 660-grain round. This custom projectile was tested for its extreme terminal ballistics and impact capabilities, pushing the limits of conventional ammunition design.

How was the extreme recoil of the 1300-grain .50 BMG bullet managed during testing?

To manage the extreme recoil, the Serbu RN-50 rifle was mounted in a Caldwell Lead Sled shooting rest. Additionally, a remote string pull mechanism was used for firing, ensuring the shooter maintained a safe distance from the firearm during discharge.

What happened to the Serbu RN-50 rifle during the test?

During the testing of the 1300-grain .50 BMG round, the extreme recoil caused a significant mechanical failure in the Serbu RN-50 rifle. The weld connecting the upper receiver to the lower receiver completely snapped off, rendering the rifle inoperable.

What were the results of testing the 1300-grain .50 BMG bullet against different materials?

Against water jugs, the bullet caused massive hydraulic displacement and fragmented. Against concrete cinder blocks, it disintegrated completely after destroying two blocks. Against a Level IV armor plate, the first shot penetrated, while a second centered shot was stopped by the backing material.

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