Kentucky Roulette (ft. The Slow Mo Guys !!!)

This video from Line45 provides an expert-level breakdown of the most powerful revolver calibers, featuring host Ted's authoritative insights. It details the ballistic performance and practical applications of cartridges like the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .480 Ruger, .454 Casull, and the exceptionally powerful .500 S&W Magnum, offering valuable data for firearms enthusiasts.

This video breaks down the deadliest revolver calibers, evaluating them not just by muzzle energy but by efficiency, control, pressure, and overall representational power. It highlights the .357 Magnum's balance and versatility, the .41 Magnum's efficiency per recoil unit, the .44 Magnum's psychological and field credibility, the .480 Ruger's controlled mass, the .454 Casull's high pressure and engineering demands, and the .500 S&W Magnum's extreme power boundary. The discussion emphasizes understanding what each caliber demands from the shooter and its intended role.

This video features prominent firearms influencers Scott (Kentucky Ballistics), Matt Carriker (Demolition Ranch), Donut Operator, and Brandon Herrera participating in a "Kentucky Roulette" game. The challenge involves a Taurus Raging Bull revolver chambered in .454 Casull, where participants take turns shooting at various liquid-filled targets until one is hit. The video highlights safe firearm handling despite the humorous and high-energy nature of the challenge.

This video delves into the extensive and often confusing world of .45 caliber cartridges, highlighting historical and modern variations. It explains the differences between cartridges like .45 ACP, .45 GAP, .45 Colt, and .45-70 Government, emphasizing variations in bore/groove diameter, pressure, and application. The presenters stress the importance of understanding these distinctions for safe and effective firearm use, recommending resources for further research.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of 'scope kisses' from rifle recoil using a ballistic dummy. Testing progresses from small calibers with minimal impact to high-power rifles like the .50 BMG, which caused catastrophic skull damage. The content emphasizes the critical importance of proper scope placement and eye relief for shooter safety, especially with high-recoil firearms.

This video from 'Let's Shoot It' provides a visual comparison of various ammunition calibers, highlighting the significant size difference between common rounds like .22LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP, and the much larger .50 BMG. The comparison extends to powerful magnum and large-bore cartridges such as .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and .45-70 Government, reinforcing the substantial scale of the .50 BMG round. The presentation is educational, demonstrating the vast range of ammunition sizes available.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.