Making the Most Dangerous Bullet... It Destroyed My Gun

Published on November 18, 2023
Duration: 26:57

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, explores the extreme limits of firearm durability and ammunition performance through a series of destructive tests. Carriker, demonstrating advanced knowledge of firearms and ballistics, uses a budget-friendly Mossberg Patriot in .308 Winchester as his test subject. The experiments involve custom-loaded cartridges, including those with unconventional projectiles and nested rounds, pushing the rifle to its breaking point. The final test, filling the barrel with multiple cartridges, results in a seized bolt, showcasing the rifle's surprising resilience.

Quick Summary

DemolitionRanch's Matt Carriker used a Mossberg Patriot .308 rifle for extreme destructive testing. Experiments included custom rounds with screws and nails, nested cartridges, and filling the barrel with 18 .25 ACP rounds before firing. While the rifle's bolt seized in the final test, its core structure surprisingly held.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hybrid Rounds & Gun Analogies
  2. 03:32Test Subject: Mossberg Patriot .308 Rifle
  3. 04:40Unconventional 12-Gauge Shell Experiments
  4. 07:43Multi-Projectile 12-Gauge Loads
  5. 09:52Custom .308 Projectiles (Screw, Nail)
  6. 13:04Cartridges Within Cartridges (.308)
  7. 15:13Black Powder & Birdshot .308 Loads
  8. 20:11The Brass Rod Barrel Test
  9. 21:49Final Destructive Test: 18 Rounds in Barrel

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used for the destructive testing in the DemolitionRanch video?

The video primarily features a budget-friendly Mossberg Patriot bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. This rifle was subjected to various extreme tests involving custom ammunition and unconventional loads to assess its durability.

What kind of custom ammunition was tested in the .308 rifle?

Several types of custom .308 ammunition were tested, including rounds loaded with a wood screw, a common nail, black powder for a smoky effect, and birdshot to simulate a shotgun. Additionally, smaller caliber rounds like .17 HMR and .22 LR were loaded inside .308 casings.

What was the most extreme test performed on the Mossberg Patriot?

The most extreme test involved filling the entire barrel of the .308 rifle with 18 live .25 ACP cartridges and then firing a standard .308 round behind them. This test resulted in the rifle's bolt becoming permanently seized.

Did the Mossberg Patriot rifle survive the destructive testing?

Remarkably, the Mossberg Patriot rifle survived the majority of the destructive tests. While the final test caused the bolt to seize permanently, the rifle's core structure did not catastrophically fail, demonstrating its robust construction.

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