Videos tagged with Firewall Penetration

This video tests the ballistic performance of the Magnum Research BFR revolver chambered in .45-70 Government, firing 300-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw ammunition. The test involves shooting through a vehicle's side panel and firewall to assess penetration capabilities. The presenter highlights the revolver's accuracy and manageable recoil for its caliber, suggesting its suitability for hunting applications.

This video from The VSO Gun Channel tests the penetration capabilities of a Magnum Research .50 AE Desert Eagle with 300-grain hollow-point ammunition against a van. The firearm and ammunition successfully penetrated the side panel, firewall, glove box, and seat, demonstrating significant power. The test highlights the .50 AE's ability to pass completely through the vehicle lengthwise, a feat previously only seen with .50 BMG.

This video from The VSO Gun Channel tests the penetration capabilities of a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle using Hornady 225-grain FTX ammunition. The test involves shooting through a vehicle's quarter panel and firewall, demonstrating the projectile's performance and fragmentation upon impact. The instructor notes the surprising lack of paint disturbance on the initial impact and the significant fragmentation observed after the first shot. A second shot, intended to confirm performance, revealed a rounder hole and the presence of a slug, suggesting potential interaction with internal vehicle components. The test then progresses to shooting through the vehicle's firewall, where the round successfully penetrated and lodged in the seat, indicating substantial retained energy.

This video details a ballistic test of the .40 S&W caliber, specifically using a Sig Sauer P226 with 165-grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition. The test involved shooting through a 1980s van, including its side and firewall, to assess penetration capabilities. The results indicated that the .40 S&W round was less effective than anticipated, failing to penetrate the firewall and showing less fragmentation than expected. Significant issues were encountered with the chronograph, leading to unreliable velocity readings.

This video tests the penetration and velocity of a Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver chambered in .38 Special, using Perfecta ball ammunition. The test involves shooting through a vehicle door panel and firewall to assess projectile performance. Results indicate significant energy loss and fragmentation upon impact with the vehicle's structure, with the .38 Special performing less effectively than a 9mm in some aspects of this specific test.