Videos tagged with Rifle Testing

This video features an expert firearms instructor from Kentucky Ballistics testing various calibers against a large crystal ball. The instructor demonstrates the escalating power of firearms, from .22 LR handguns up to a massive 4 Bore rifle, showcasing the destructive potential of extreme ballistic energy and heavy projectiles. The test provides a unique visual of how different calibers interact with dense materials.

This video from Yee Yee Life demonstrates a ballistic penetration test against a telephone pole, starting with small calibers and progressing to a .50 BMG sniper rifle. The experiment, led by an enthusiast with clear expertise in firearm performance and safety, shows that common firearms are stopped by the pole, but the .50 BMG round penetrates completely. The content highlights the significant power difference between standard cartridges and heavy sniper rounds.

This video features an unboxing and initial testing of an LMT Defense R20 RAHE rifle, received from East Valley Tactical. The presenter notes the rifle was supplied with green tip ammunition and demonstrates a rapid firing sequence, emptying a full magazine to test its shooting speed.

This guide details the construction and testing of DIY body armor using common hardware store materials like a fiberglass welding blanket and ceramic tiles, secured with duct tape. The video demonstrates its effectiveness against 9mm handgun rounds and 5.56x45mm rifle rounds, comparing its thickness to Level 4 armor. The host, an enthusiast content creator, emphasizes proper range safety during testing.

This video critiques a firearm test where a rifle experienced a cook-off due to extreme heat buildup. The instructor emphasizes the importance of a safe procedure to handle such events, primarily by disconnecting the magazine. He also highlights the need for proper muzzle discipline and suggests using vertical grips to manage heat on the firearm's rail.

Buckeye Ballistics conducts an objective penetration test comparing .22LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR against concrete cinder blocks. The expert demonstrates the superior penetration of the .17 HMR and .22 WMR over the .22LR, utilizing specialized rifles and various ammunition types. This test provides valuable insights into rimfire cartridge performance in challenging material penetration scenarios.

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, alongside fellow firearms influencers, conducting rigorous tests on the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP rated plate. The armor is subjected to various threats, including 5.56mm, .300 Win Mag AP, and .50 BMG ball and AP rounds, fired from an HM Defense HM50B rifle. While the armor demonstrates impressive resistance, a final test with a .50 BMG Raufoss round proves to be its ultimate limit.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a bolt-action rifle, specifically a CZ 527 chambered in .223 Remington, by impacting a pineapple. The shooter, identified as a firearms enthusiast, showcases the significant fragmentation and energy transfer upon impact. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling, including the use of hearing protection and controlled trigger squeeze.

This guide details an experimental test of the Serbu RN50's durability, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian. The rifle was subjected to extreme barrel obstructions, first with cured concrete and then by being buried in dirt, fired remotely to assess its failure points. The experiment validated the strength of the receiver and breech design, even when the barrel catastrophically failed. This demonstrates a high level of expertise in firearm testing and analysis.

Chris from Regular Guy Training LLC details the development of a new signature series rifle in collaboration with Iron Pig Armament. The rifle features a 12.5-inch Ballistic Advantage barrel, Surefire dual-port brake, Geissele Super Dynamic Combat trigger, and billet receivers, aiming for a reliable, out-of-the-box package for various applications. Purchases contribute to Saint Jude's and include a free training class.

This entry details the historical use of a Martello Tower in Quebec City as a backstop for testing Ross Rifles by Sir Charles Ross. The video highlights patched bullet holes in the tower as physical evidence of this practice, stemming from a dispute over a water tower. The content offers insights into the personality of Sir Charles Ross and the historical context of firearms development in Canada.

Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms influencer, demonstrates the resilience of RTS Tactical AR500 steel armor plates against various calibers. The video tests handguns like the FN 509 and Desert Eagle, intermediate rifles such as the M16 and SCAR 17, and culminates with a .50 BMG round from a Serbu BFG-50. The majority of calibers fail to penetrate the Level III+ rated plates, highlighting their protective capabilities against common threats.