Videos tagged with Armalite AR-30

This video details an experiment by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, demonstrating how liquid metal (gallium) can be used to weaken a solid aluminum block by making it brittle. The process involves applying gallium to a prepared aluminum surface, allowing it to infiltrate the metal's structure over a week, and then testing the block's reduced integrity with various firearms, culminating in the complete destruction of the block by a .50 BMG round. The expert-level demonstration highlights material science principles applied to destructive testing.

This video details an experimental test by Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, exploring the explosive potential of oxygen tanks when impacted by various firearms, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The experiment highlights significant safety precautions and demonstrates the extreme reactivity of oxygen, resulting in massive fireballs and melted materials. Instruction is provided on safe handling and the potential dangers of pressurized gas cylinders in ballistics testing.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against 300 lbs of Play-Doh. Carriker, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the effects of rounds ranging from 5.56mm to .50 BMG, showcasing terminal ballistics and projectile behavior in a unique medium. The experiment highlights how different calibers and projectile types interact with soft mass, with the .50 BMG round being stopped while a specialized 12 gauge slug penetrates the entire mass.

This video from Demolition Ranch, hosted by Matt Carriker, tests the bullet resistance of a solid magnesium block using various calibers from 9mm to .50 BMG. The tests reveal that while lower caliber rounds cause minimal damage, high-energy rounds like the .50 BMG can cause sparking and ignition, especially in low light conditions. An APIT round proved most effective at igniting the magnesium.