Will this Actually Work? 50bmg Arrow

Published on December 14, 2019
Duration: 8:18

This video details an experimental test of a custom .50 BMG arrow tip designed to fire upon impact. The creator, Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the device's functionality using a recurve bow, highlighting both successful and unsuccessful attempts against a car door and a dry lake bed. While the concept of impact ignition is proven, the extreme weight distribution of the arrow significantly compromises accuracy, making it unsuitable for precise targeting like ballistic gel.

Quick Summary

This experimental test explores a custom .50 BMG arrow tip designed for impact ignition using a recurve bow. While successful in detonating the round upon impact with a car door, the arrow's extreme front-heavy design severely compromises accuracy, making precise targeting difficult. Safety concerns include potential ricochets from casing fragments.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the .50 BMG Arrow
  2. 00:45First Test Shot & Failure
  3. 01:34Successful Ignition Test
  4. 03:25Aerial and Ground Impact Tests
  5. 05:22Ballistic Gel and Accuracy Issues
  6. 07:22Conclusion and Future Experiments

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the custom .50 BMG arrow work?

The custom arrow features a tip designed to hold a .50 BMG cartridge. Upon impact with a target, an internal firing pin mechanism strikes the primer, igniting the round and causing an explosion.

Why was a recurve bow used instead of a compound bow?

A traditional recurve bow was chosen to prevent accidental ignition of the .50 BMG round during the launch phase. Compound bows can generate higher launch velocities, increasing the risk of premature detonation.

What were the main challenges with the .50 BMG arrow?

The primary challenge was the arrow's extreme front-heavy weight distribution, which severely impacted its accuracy and flight stability, making it difficult to hit precise targets like ballistic gel.

What safety concerns were highlighted during the test?

A significant safety concern arose when a piece of the .50 BMG casing ricocheted dangerously close to the shooters after an impact test on a dry lake bed, emphasizing the need for extreme caution.

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