Modern Gun Powder In A Muzzleloader ??? (When Guns Go Boom EP - 12)

Gunpowder requires confinement to explode; when unconfined, both smokeless and black powder burn steadily. Smokeless powder burns predictably, while black powder burns faster and more aggressively. The key to a propellant's effectiveness is its ability to produce rapid gas expansion under pressure within a firearm's chamber.

This video provides an immersive auditory experience of being shot at by various historical firearms, including the Virginia Long Rifle, Brown Bess, and Baker Rifle. It establishes a baseline with a modern 14.5 URGI rifle and highlights the distinct sound profiles of each weapon, emphasizing the differences between smoothbore and rifled black powder projectiles. The demonstration is conducted by Administrative Results, offering an experimental and authoritative perspective on historical ballistics.

This video explores the challenges of creating self-loading firearms during the black powder era. It highlights that while attempts were made, such as with the early Maxim gun, significant operational hurdles like heavy fouling and pressure buildup from black powder residue prevented their success. The transition to smokeless powder was crucial in overcoming these issues, paving the way for viable automatic firearms.

This video, titled "Bolas de Mosquete de Pedra: Elas Podem Ser Mortais?" (Stone Musket Balls: Can They Be Deadly?), explores the historical effectiveness and lethality of early projectile ammunition. Given the title's focus on historical firearms and their ammunition, it likely delves into the ballistics and impact of these projectiles, potentially comparing them to modern ammunition or examining their historical battlefield significance. The content suggests an educational or historical perspective on firearms.

This video, titled "Let’s Burn Some Powder | Smokeless Pistol, Smokeless Rifle and Black Powder!", features a tabletop demonstration of burning both smokeless and black powder. The description also includes links to the creator's merchandise store, social media profiles on Instagram and Facebook, Rumble channel, and Patreon page, as well as music attribution.

This video documents the installation of a new marble headstone for Civil War veteran Samuel M. McInturff, featuring a ceremonial musket volley and the playing of Taps. The event highlights historical preservation and respectful remembrance. Instruction is provided by Clifton Hicks, recognized as a high-authority expert in historical firearms and Appalachian history.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.