Videos tagged with Scott

This video features Ben Stoeger discussing viewer comments about Scott of the Modern Samurai Project. The discussion centers on critiques of Scott's training methodologies, perceived ego, and credibility as an instructor compared to others like Ben Stoeger. Several commenters share experiences from Scott's classes, highlighting both positive and negative aspects, while Ben Stoeger offers his perspective on Scott's approach and his own teaching philosophy.

This video demonstrates the extreme danger of using modern smokeless gunpowder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder. Lead instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, with expertise signaled by his specialized destructive testing, shows through a catastrophic failure that modern powders create pressures far exceeding the design limits of muzzleloaders. The experiment highlights critical firearm safety and the distinct properties of different propellant types.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics, featuring Scott, delves into the extreme world of custom-made rat shot ammunition. It showcases the immense power of 700 Nitro Express and 600 Nitro Express rat shot rounds, comparing their pellet spread and terminal ballistics against various targets, including ballistic gel 'rats'. The content highlights the unique application of these powerful rounds for specialized pest control scenarios.

This entry details the safety assessment of a custom .50 BMG 1911, drawing on expert insights from Scott of Kentucky Ballistics. The video highlights the extreme risks associated with firing such a powerful round from a modified platform, emphasizing structural integrity and the potential for detonation. Scott's personal experience with a .50 BMG incident and resulting injury serves as a stark warning against shooting firearms with questionable safety features, particularly a "flimsy bolt" design.

This guide details a live-fire test to debunk the common 'slide bite' myth. Expert instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates that while a pistol slide can cause discomfort when thumbs are placed improperly, it is unlikely to break a thumb. The primary consequence observed is the interference with the firearm's cycling mechanism. The test emphasizes safe handling practices and provides practical insights into handgun operation.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics conducting an experimental test of projectile penetration against Stretch Armstrong dolls. The experiment progresses from smaller handgun calibers and a 12-gauge slug to the Anzio 20mm sniper rifle. The results demonstrate the significant destructive power of the 20mm round, easily overcoming the dolls' resistance, even when multiple dolls are used as a barrier. Scott's high authority level and expertise in ballistic testing are evident throughout the demonstration.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott demonstrating and testing a unique .40 caliber black powder firearm disguised as a walking stick, known as the 'Cane Gun.' The review covers its integrated dagger, percussion cap ignition, and performance through various media including ballistic gel, diapers, and food items. The expert-level analysis highlights the challenges of aiming such a weapon and its effectiveness as both a firearm and a concealed blade.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics explores the Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun, famously known as the 'Trench Sweeper' of WWI. Instructor Scott demonstrates its historical slam-fire capability and a practical field modification to secure the M1917 bayonet using duct tape, showcasing its brutal effectiveness in historical combat scenarios.

This video features Scott, a firearms expert from Kentucky Ballistics, conducting rigorous testing of bulletproof masks against a variety of powerful firearms, including a .50 BMG pistol and a double-barrel 1911. The testing assesses both the mask's ability to stop projectiles and the significant energy transfer to a ballistic dummy, providing valuable insights into the performance limits of personal protective gear against extreme ballistics.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott testing the Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max, an AR-10 platform rifle chambered in the powerful 500 S&W Magnum cartridge. The review includes detailed testing of the rifle's reliability, barrier penetration capabilities through cinder blocks, and its effectiveness against Premier Body Armor Level III+ plates. Terminal performance is evaluated using ballistic gel, showcasing the significant impact of the 500 Auto Max round.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott, an expert in large-caliber firearms, testing the formidable Solothurn S-18/1000 20mm anti-tank rifle against advanced ballistic protection. The demonstration includes engaging a zombie torso equipped with Premier Body Armor Level IV plates and a ballistic helmet, as well as a Russian Vant ballistic shield. The results highlight the extreme destructive power of the 20mm round against modern body armor.