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Can a tree stop a bullet?

Trees stop bullets Top Shot Dustin shot an entire litany of calibers at a pine tree to find out. This is a good test, because pine is a softwood, so not as durable as a hardwood like oak, and the tree trunk had a fairly small diameter — just wide enough to hide behind.

Can a machine gun cut a person in half?

You are also aware that once you leave the comparative safety of cover and expose yourself, the German gunner has the capability to literally cut you in half if he draws a bead on you; you’ve seen it happen before.

Is it possible to carry minigun?

The minigun itself was designed to be carried by 1 person, preferably fired from a tripod mount. And it takes a team of people to carry the ammo & power-packs from a truck to the firing position. There are youtube videos showing one man firing them. The Fallout minigun uses a 5mm round.

What is the difference between a Gatling gun and a minigun?

The only difference between the guns is the automation aspect. The Gatling gun needed humans to rotate it for it to fire while the Minigun is automated. The firing rate of Minigun is much higher than that of a Gatling gun. The highest recorded rate for a Gatling gun is 1500 rpm, while a Minigun gets to 6000 rpm.

How much wood can a 50 cal penetrate?

According to expert John Plaster, armor-piercing rounds at the shorter range of 100 yards (one football field) can penetrate nine inches of concrete, 1.8 inches of unarmored steel, 3.5 inches of aluminum, and 96 inches of timber.

What metal is the most bulletproof?

Kevlar. Perhaps one of the better-known bulletproof materials, Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that’s heat resistant and incredibly strong. It’s also lightweight, making it a popular choice for wearable bulletproof items.