firing TWO 50bmg out of a Shotgun at the same time

Published on March 5, 2021
Duration: 10:42

This video showcases an extreme test of a 1912 Ithaca double-barrel shotgun firing two .50 BMG rounds simultaneously. Despite the .50 BMG fitting the 12-gauge chamber, significant gas escape around the projectile drastically reduces velocity and energy. The immense recoil broke the wooden support, but the antique shotgun remarkably survived the dual .50 BMG discharge.

Quick Summary

Firing .50 BMG from a 12-gauge shotgun is highly inefficient due to gas escaping around the bullet because the barrel is too wide. This results in significantly lower velocity and energy. While a .50 BMG fits the chamber, the bore mismatch makes it ineffective and dangerous.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 1912 Ithaca Double Shotgun
  2. 00:37Standard 12 Gauge Testing
  3. 04:16Single .50 BMG Round Test
  4. 06:23Ballistics: .50 BMG in 12 Gauge
  5. 06:53Setup for Double .50 BMG Fire
  6. 08:13The Main Event: Dual .50 BMG Shot
  7. 09:03Final Inspection & Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fire .50 BMG from a 12-gauge shotgun?

While a .50 BMG round can physically fit into a 12-gauge chamber, it's highly inefficient and dangerous. The barrel of a 12-gauge shotgun is significantly wider than a .50 BMG projectile, causing massive gas escape and drastically reduced velocity and energy.

What happened when two .50 BMG rounds were fired from a shotgun at once?

Firing two .50 BMG rounds simultaneously from a modified 1912 Ithaca double-barrel shotgun produced extreme recoil, strong enough to break the wooden support structure. The antique shotgun, however, remained intact after the test.

What is the historical significance of the shotgun used?

The shotgun used in the experiment is a 1912 Ithaca double-barrel model, originally belonging to the presenter's grandfather. It's noted for its historical value and antique craftsmanship, surviving an extreme test.

Why is firing .50 BMG from a 12-gauge shotgun not effective?

The primary reason is a significant mismatch in bore diameter. A 12-gauge barrel is much wider than a .50 BMG bullet, allowing a large volume of propellant gases to escape around the projectile, severely limiting its velocity and power.

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