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This video demonstrates the destructive power of a hydraulic press on a 40mm L/70 HE-PFPX M822 anti-aircraft round. The press successfully breaches the casing, revealing the internal fragmentation sleeve packed with a tungsten sphere matrix. A technical diagram further illustrates the projectile's components, including the proximity fuze and explosive charge.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a 150-ton hydraulic press on Soviet and US 30mm ammunition. Both training and inert rounds were subjected to extreme pressure, revealing how the casings and projectiles deform and flatten under force. The comparison highlights the physical resilience and material failure characteristics of Cold War-era ammunition from opposing superpowers.

This guide details the process of stamping sheet metal, specifically 4130 annealed steel, for firearm components, as demonstrated by Mark Serbu. It covers preparation, lubrication, the stamping process using a hydraulic press, and troubleshooting common issues like misalignment and material shifting. The content highlights the precision required and the challenges in designing simple dies for complex bends, emphasizing learning from failures in engineering.

Mark Serbu details the transition from machining an aluminum receiver for the Diabolos prototype to stamping a steel version. He highlights the speed advantage of stamping, comparing minutes of machining to seconds of stamping. The video demonstrates the use of a 200-ton hydraulic press and discusses material preparation, including annealing high-carbon alloy steel for optimal stamping results.

This video details a dangerous experiment testing an AK-47 front trunnion without rivets, relying solely on receiver dimples. While dimpling creates a mechanical lock, the experiment ultimately fails catastrophically, demonstrating rivets are essential for structural integrity. The video also provides insights into AK construction and teases an AK-50 update.

This video tests the effect of a .50 BMG round on a non-Newtonian fluid. The high-velocity impact causes the fluid to momentarily solidify, resulting in a dramatic explosion. Analysis shows the extreme energy transfer effectively 'squeezes' moisture from the fluid upon impact.

This review covers the Finnish L-39 Lahti, a formidable 20mm anti-materiel rifle nicknamed 'Norsupyssy' or Elephant Gun. It highlights the rifle's massive scale, unique ski-style bipod, and the challenging process of loading its 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB Solothurn cartridges. The demonstration showcases the rifle's powerful live fire, emphasizing its significant muzzle blast and recoil.

This video showcases a 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun, highlighting its historical significance and operational mechanics. Key details include its 1898 Watervliet Arsenal manufacture and a live-fire demonstration revealing its recoil and smoke characteristics. The content emphasizes the historical context and engineering of vintage artillery.

This video unboxes a sealed 'spam can' containing 25 inert 20mm M18A3 drill cartridges manufactured in March 1950. The presenter demonstrates opening the vintage container using its integrated key and inspects a cartridge, noting its headstamp. The can's interior includes a warning against food storage.

This video demonstrates the live fire of a Soviet 82mm mortar, showcasing its loading and firing mechanism. The footage highlights the round's impact and subsequent detonation, emphasizing the destructive power of this indirect fire support weapon. The operator's safe handling and the controlled environment suggest a high level of expertise.