Videos tagged with Steel Testing

This video compares the penetration capabilities of .460 S&W Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum hard cast loads fired from Big Horn Armory lever-action rifles. While both calibers demonstrated immense power through lumber and concrete, the .460 S&W Magnum ultimately proved superior in penetrating mild steel and ballistic gel with an aluminum plate. The .460's higher velocity and the rifle's versatility contributed to its win.

This video compares the .30-06 Springfield to its 'children' cartridges: .25-06, .270 Win, .280 AI, and .35 Whelen, through penetration tests on lumber, steel, concrete, and sand. The .35 Whelen demonstrates superior penetration, shattering lumber and piercing steel, while sand proves an effective backstop for all tested calibers. The .30-06 itself shows more impact than its smaller variants but is outclassed by the .35 Whelen.

This video compares the .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum in various penetration tests. While the .50 BMG generally exhibits more energy, the .338 Lapua Magnum showed surprising performance, even slightly outperforming the .50 BMG in direct steel penetration. Sand proved to be an effective barrier against both calibers, stopping them completely.