Videos tagged with Matt Carriker

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch conducting a farewell experiment, testing the effectiveness of jumping on a grenade using ballistic dummies. It also includes a test of a WWII German Pak 40 anti-tank gun's lethal range. The results demonstrate significant blast and fragmentation suppression from the grenade and the devastating power of the Pak 40's muzzle blast and kinetic projectile.

Demolition Ranch's Matt Carriker hosted an unprecedented gun shop event, drawing massive crowds who camped out over 24 hours in advance. The sale featured a diverse inventory, including personal collection firearms, NFA items, and 'torture test' guns. Strategies like 'line skip' challenges for high-value items were implemented to manage the overwhelming turnout, highlighting the strong community engagement and demand.

This video explores extreme sound suppression methods for firearms, including unconventional materials and techniques. It highlights the significant noise reduction achieved with suppressors, especially on bolt-action platforms like the Q Fix in 8.6 Blackout. The experiment culminates in burying a suppressed rifle, demonstrating the effectiveness of mass and isolation in dampening gunshot noise, albeit with a baffle strike.

This video showcases the legal distinction and practical application of 37mm launchers, which are classified as flare launchers by the ATF and not firearms. It features the Ordnance Group Tac-79 and Tac-D, along with various exotic ammunition types from Exotic Ammo, including flashbangs and glass-breaking rounds. The content culminates in the creation and testing of a 'Triple Dumper' setup, demonstrating impressive firepower.

This video tests the effectiveness of four different types of homemade body armor against a 5.56 rifle. All tested plates, including a 'Diamond Dust' plate, a wooden/leather plate, a 'Strike Face' block, and a water main pipe plate, were easily penetrated by the rounds. The results indicate that these DIY armor solutions offer no practical ballistic protection against common rifle calibers.

This video details part two of a homemade body armor test, focusing on the effectiveness of various DIY materials against subsonic 8.6 Blackout rounds. The test reveals that layered composites, including wood and plastic, can significantly slow or stop these rifle rounds, with recovered bullet fragments indicating successful impact absorption. The host demonstrates a hands-on, experimental approach to ballistic testing.

This review compares a $450 Pioneer AK-47 against a $2,000 Arsenal SLR-107FR, revealing significant performance differences. The Arsenal achieved 1.2 MOA accuracy, while the Pioneer struggled at 9.5 MOA. Muzzle rise was also notably less on the Arsenal. Despite the Pioneer's lighter weight and lighter trigger pull, the Arsenal's superior build quality and parts resulted in a much better shooting experience.

This video showcases the intricate manufacturing process of the custom 'Demolitia' double-stack 1911 by Watchtower Firearms, detailing CNC machining and hand-fitting. It also features a creative homemade body armor challenge with ballistic testing, highlighting the effectiveness of different materials against various calibers, including .30-06 AP rounds.

This video showcases the extreme muzzle blast and fireball from the Nemo Omen 'Nightmare' variant, a short-barreled .300 Winchester Magnum rifle. The shooter, Matt Carriker, highlights its portable flashbang effect and the visual spectacle during rapid fire. Slow-motion footage emphasizes the large fireball and the rifle's cycling action.

This video tests the PSA Sabre 10 rifle's ability to fire incorrect ammunition, specifically 7.62x39mm in a .308 Winchester chamber. While the rifle successfully fired the round without catastrophic failure, the spent casing underwent significant 'fire-forming' to adapt to the larger chamber. The action did not cycle, highlighting a potential safety and reliability issue when mixing ammunition types.

This video features a humorous crossover between Demolition Ranch, Off the Ranch, and Vet Ranch channels, showcasing Matt Carriker in multiple personas. The Nighthawk Firehawk pistol in .45 ACP with a ported barrel and red dot sight is briefly introduced. The skit highlights the creator's personality and brand promotion through a comedic 'three-way standoff' scenario.

This review explores the functionality of an extremely short AR-15 build featuring a 4.75-inch barrel chambered in 5.56. Despite initial skepticism about cycling reliability and significant muzzle flash, the firearm demonstrated surprising performance, cycling reliably even with a very short gas system. The build was equipped with a Vortex AMG UH-1 sight and Magpul furniture.