This video tests various popular brush gun calibers (.30-30, .44 Magnum, .450 Bushmaster, .45-70, .500 S&W Magnum) and a 12-gauge shotgun slug against a ballistic bear head, simulating shooting through thick brush. The tests evaluate projectile penetration and effectiveness in vegetation. The speaker, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, provides practical insights into which calibers perform best in dense environments.
This guide details the process of safely setting and testing the lethality of Duke #15 and #16 bear traps, as demonstrated by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The video showcases advanced techniques for compressing high-tension springs using specialized tools like modified vices and a Ryobi impact wrench. Lethality is assessed through tests on water jugs, ballistic gel limbs, hands, and a zombie head bust, highlighting the significant clamping force and bone-shattering capabilities of these traps.
This video from Kentucky Ballistics showcases an expert-level test of a custom 2-bore blunderbuss, 'The Mule,' against a ballistic dummy grizzly bear head. The demonstration highlights the significant ballistic impact of various loads, including cornflake shot, birdshot, buckshot, and a solid lead ball, emphasizing the historical and modern implications of such a powerful firearm. The presenter, Scott, demonstrates high authority and expertise in handling custom, high-recoil firearms safely.
This video covers the GOA Convention, highlighting custom firearms from King of Camo, giveaways including a High Point 995P and Combat Industries helmets, and discussions about various firearm accessories and brands. The hosts engage with attendees and exhibitors, providing insights into new products and event highlights.
This video provides an expert-level comparison of the 8.6 Blackout and .338 ARC calibers, drawing on 20 years of ballistics experience. The host details rifle setups, ammunition types, and chronograph data, culminating in terminal ballistic tests on ballistic dummies. While both calibers demonstrate significant power, the .338 ARC shows superior energy retention at range, though the 8.6 Blackout is ultimately favored for platform versatility.
This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Anzio 20mm Suppressed Sniper Rifle, showcasing its immense power and ballistic capabilities. Kentucky Ballistics, with high authority in recreational firearm testing, details the rifle's specifications, compares its 20mm Vulcan caliber to other rounds, and conducts rigorous testing against ballistic dummies and body armor. The demonstration highlights the rifle's significant recoil, muzzle blast, and its ability to easily penetrate Level III+ body armor.
This guide details the testing of various 37mm ordnance rounds using a Smith & Wesson 37mm Gas Gun. The video, presented with high authority by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, covers the legal aspects of 37mm launchers, demonstrates the effects of different rounds like flashbangs and concussion rounds, and showcases their impact on ballistic dummies in both open and enclosed vehicle environments. The testing highlights surprisingly manageable recoil and significant visual and auditory effects, along with substantial damage to ballistic testing media.
This video provides an expert-level examination of the .458 Winchester Magnum cartridge's terminal ballistics, utilizing a realistic human analog from Ballistic Dummy Labs. Garand Thumb, demonstrating high authority and expertise, showcases the devastating effects of this dangerous game round through detailed visual evidence and technical specifications, including energy, velocity, and projectile weight. The content highlights the cartridge's immense power and is presented with a unique, high-energy, and humorous tone.
This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing a variety of firearms against a custom ballistic dummy. The testing ranges from small calibers like .22 LR and 9mm up to extreme calibers such as the .500 S&W Magnum and a massive 4 Bore rifle. Scott demonstrates high expertise in handling these diverse firearms and discusses their effectiveness against the dummy, showcasing impressive destructive power with larger calibers.
This video introduces a "Purge Year Two" event featuring a zombie ballistic dummy head from Ballistic Dummy Labs. Participants must achieve specific target anomalies during stages to earn the right to shoot the dummy, which is designed to explode with "blood and guts." The event emphasizes shooting one's best to qualify for this unique target.
This video showcases the immense power and destructive capability of the M-134 Mini Gun, demonstrating its extreme rate of fire (3,000-6,000 RPM) against a wide array of targets. The host, Brian, provides an enthusiastic and authoritative display of the weapon's performance, from shredding vehicles and block walls to obliterating ballistic dummies. The content highlights the weapon's specifications and its dramatic effects, with a clear emphasis on visual spectacle and the destructive potential of sustained 7.62x51mm NATO fire.
This video provides an expert-level demonstration of historical firearm ballistics, focusing on the weapons used in the 1934 ambush of Bonnie and Clyde. It features detailed insights into the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), Thompson Submachine Gun, and M134 Minigun, showcasing their destructive power through ballistic gel testing. The content highlights the historical context and the effectiveness of these firearms in law enforcement scenarios of the era.
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