Kentucky Ballistics

This video showcases the Norinco ULR, a bolt-action, single-shot 50 BMG pistol. The demonstration highlights the loading process of a 750-grain 50 BMG round and its subsequent firing at a water jug target. The presenter, from Kentucky Ballistics, emphasizes the massive concussion and recoil experienced, noting its powerful effect.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the immense power of a Number 16 bear trap. Through a controlled test involving a water-filled 2-liter bottle, the channel effectively showcases the trap's crushing force. The demonstration highlights the raw, untamed power of this mechanical device, emphasizing its potential for significant impact.

This video showcases a unique Mare's Leg chambered in the powerful .45-70 caliber, deviating from typical .357 Magnum, .45 Colt, or .44 Magnum offerings. The presenter, demonstrating confident firearm handling, conducts a live-fire demonstration on steel targets and a container of cottage cheese, highlighting the significant recoil and energetic impact of the .45-70 round. The demonstration emphasizes the platform's capability with this substantial caliber.

This demonstration from Kentucky Ballistics uses a Ballistic Dummy Labs hand to illustrate the potential for severe injury, commonly known as 'slide bite,' if a finger is accidentally placed within the action of an AK-pattern rifle while charging. The test clearly shows how the cycling action can break or severely damage digits, reinforcing the critical importance of keeping fingers clear of the firearm's operating components.

This video tests the effectiveness of using a pillow as a makeshift silencer, a common trope in movies. The host conducts a sound test by firing a firearm into a pillow multiple times and compares the resulting sound to firing without the pillow. The visual evidence shows the pillow accumulating bullet holes, indicating it was used as a backstop.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests Byrna Kinetic less-lethal 12 Gauge shotgun rounds. The rounds, resembling small torpedoes, were fired at a watermelon and a five-gallon water jug. The assessment focused on the impact and potential for injury, concluding the rounds would sting but not puncture skin.

This video provides an expert-level review and demonstration of the Nemo Arms Nightmare, a .300 Win Mag pistol. Lead Firearms Instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics showcases the firearm's specifications, including its 8-inch barrel and 10-round capacity, while performing live-fire drills on an outdoor range. The demonstration effectively highlights the pistol's power, significant muzzle flash, and recoil, with Scott exhibiting safe firearm handling and expert recoil management.

This video demonstrates a novel method of firearm concealment using a modified book as a gun safe. The presenter showcases how to store and then quickly present a handgun from within the book, humorously dubbing it 'speed reading'. While entertaining, this technique highlights creative approaches to EDC and home defense storage.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the lethality of Duke brand bear traps, specifically the #15 and #16 models. Using custom tools and ballistic gel, the demonstration shows the significant force and potential for severe injury these traps can inflict. The content highlights the importance of safe trap handling and the destructive power of these mechanical devices.

This guide details a specialized double-handed grip technique for the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, as demonstrated by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. This method is crucial for managing the extreme recoil of the world's most powerful production handgun, allowing for better control during rapid fire. The technique involves placing both hands directly on the grip frame.

This review of the COP 357 Magnum pocket pistol highlights its unique four-barrel design chambered in .357 Magnum. The host demonstrates its sequential firing mechanism and the intense recoil associated with the caliber. The video also touches on practical considerations like the difficulty of operating the break-action in cold weather, offering insights from an experienced firearms content creator.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics delves into the history and performance of Winchester's controversial Black Talon ammunition. Host Scott debunks myths about the ammunition being banned, explaining it was voluntarily withdrawn from the civilian market due to public pressure. Through extensive ballistic gel and body armor testing across various calibers, the video demonstrates the actual penetration and expansion capabilities of Black Talons, concluding they were not armor-piercing for handguns and were later rebranded as Ranger SXT.