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This experiment tests the impact resistance of a 300-gallon water tank against a bowling ball fired from a custom black powder cannon. The bowling ball successfully penetrated the tank, demonstrating significant kinetic energy transfer. While the water absorbed enough energy to prevent the projectile from exiting the rear, the tank's structural integrity was compromised, with the projectile remaining inside.

This video showcases a heavily modified Desert Eagle, humorously dubbed the 'Desert Blaster 3000,' featuring absurd additions like a 20mm round and a screw firing pin. The content is a satirical prank, culminating in an exaggerated, edited explosion rather than an actual discharge. It highlights creative, albeit impractical, firearm customization for entertainment purposes.

This video explores the auditory experience of being fired upon by an M60 machine gun from behind a reinforced concrete bunker. It highlights the significant sound and vibration generated by the .308 caliber rounds. A comparison with an AK-47 reveals the M60's distinct, though surprisingly less piercing, sound profile from cover. The experiment concludes with a final volley and a demonstration of ricochets.

This video showcases the surprising power of the Strike Industries Golf Ball Launcher, a muzzle attachment for .308 rifles. Firing golf balls with blank cartridges demonstrates significant destructive potential, capable of denting metal plates and splitting watermelons. The experiment also briefly explores launching snow, highlighting the versatility and unexpected applications of specialized firearm accessories.

This video showcases an experimental bowling ball cannon, custom-built and patriotically themed, utilizing black powder for propulsion. The demonstration highlights extreme recoil, with the first shot flipping the cannon and damaging its mount. The second shot achieves an estimated range of over 3 miles, underscoring the immense power of the black powder charge and the projectile physics involved in such extreme launches.

This video tests the durability of a demilitarized grenade against handgun calibers. .22LR rounds had negligible effect, while 9mm FMJ rounds managed to break off the fuse assembly but left the cast iron body intact. A ricochet incident with a .22LR fragment served as a stark safety reminder about shooting hard targets at close range. The experiment highlights the surprising resilience of the grenade's shell.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.