Videos tagged with Tungsten Core

This video details rare WWII German and British squeeze-bore artillery ammunition based on the Gerlich principle. It explains how a tapered barrel forces a sub-caliber projectile with soft flanges to reduce its caliber, significantly increasing velocity for enhanced anti-tank effectiveness. Production ceased due to tungsten shortages and manufacturing complexity.

This video explains the history and obsolescence of the ban on armor-piercing (AP) handgun rounds, enacted in 1968 to combat mob violence. The speaker, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, argues that modern body armor, particularly Level IV plates, renders the ban ineffective against contemporary threats. The discussion highlights how technological advancements in both ammunition and protective gear have outpaced the legislation.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a 20mm round against RTS Tactical steel armor plates. A 20mm armor-piercing round penetrated four out of five plates, while a rare 20mm tungsten core round, fired at seven plates plus backing, stopped between the fifth and sixth. For comparison, a .50 BMG AP round was stopped by the second plate, highlighting the significant power difference.

This video explores the Raufoss Mk 211 .50 BMG round, one of the most expensive bullets available, detailing its construction with a tungsten core and explosive incendiary tip. It showcases its performance through experimental tests using Serbu Firearms' BFG-50 and BFG-50A rifles, demonstrating the round's armor-piercing and destructive capabilities by successfully recovering the intact tungsten core after it penetrated multiple paper stacks and a cinder block.

This destructive test pits a 20mm Typhon cannon against three 2.5-inch aluminum blocks. The tungsten core round demonstrated impressive penetration, passing through all blocks with minimal damage to the projectile itself. The experiment highlights the extreme power of heavy caliber anti-materiel rifles and the effectiveness of tungsten core ammunition against softer targets.

This video showcases the destructive power of a 20mm rifle against a heavy-duty excavator bucket. Different ammunition types, including armor-piercing tracer and tungsten core rounds, are tested, demonstrating significant penetration and structural damage. A bonus segment features an MP5 submachine gun.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a .50 caliber rifle against two propane tanks. The experiment resulted in a massive explosion due to the ignition of propane gas. Post-shot analysis revealed significant damage to both tanks, with one round's tungsten core becoming embedded in the steel.