Loaded AR-15 Mag in a Microwave

Published on December 30, 2013
Duration: 3:40

This experiment demonstrates the unpredictable and dangerous results of placing a loaded AR-15 magazine in a microwave. Steel-cased .223 ammunition cooked off after several minutes, causing one round to explode and scatter bullets. The microwave was destroyed, and the magazine was severely deformed, highlighting the risks of such destructive testing.

Quick Summary

Placing a loaded AR-15 magazine with steel-cased .223 ammunition in a microwave caused rounds to cook off after 4 minutes. One round exploded, compressing others and expelling bullets. The magazine was severely deformed, and the microwave was destroyed, highlighting extreme safety risks.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction and Ammo Selection
  2. 00:31Microwave Setup and Safety
  3. 01:02The Experiment: Cook-off and Microwave Failure
  4. 02:05Damage Assessment: Magazine and Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a loaded AR-15 magazine was put in a microwave?

A loaded AR-15 magazine with steel-cased .223 ammunition was placed in a microwave. After about 4 minutes, the rounds began to cook off, leading to an explosion of one round and scattering bullets. The magazine was deformed, and the microwave was destroyed.

Did the ammunition explode in the microwave?

Yes, one round in the loaded AR-15 magazine exploded after being microwaved for several minutes. This explosion compressed adjacent rounds, expelling their bullets. The steel casing of the ammunition played a role in its reaction.

What was the outcome for the AR-15 magazine?

The AR-15 magazine, loaded with steel-cased .223 ammunition, was significantly deformed as a result of the microwave experiment. The heat and pressure from the cooking off rounds caused structural damage to the magazine body.

Is it safe to put ammunition in a microwave?

No, it is extremely unsafe to put loaded ammunition or firearms in a microwave. This experiment demonstrates the unpredictable and dangerous results, including explosions and damage to the appliance and ammunition.

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