When Elephant Rounds Go BOOM !!!

Published on January 4, 2023
Duration: 12:05

This video experimentally detonates large safari cartridges like the .700 Nitro Express, .600 Nitro Express, and .577 Tyrannosaur outside of a firearm to observe their explosive potential. The tests reveal significant shrapnel generation and destructive force, especially with faster-burning powders, highlighting extreme dangers and the importance of safety precautions. A final test involving tartar sauce demonstrates the chaotic energy released.

Quick Summary

Large safari cartridges like the .700, .600 Nitro Express, and .577 Tyrannosaur were detonated outside a firearm to observe their explosive potential. Tests showed significant shrapnel generation, with faster-burning powders causing more violent casing fragmentation and destructive force.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Testing Ammo Detonations
  2. 01:399mm Detonation Test & Shrapnel
  3. 02:24.308 Detonation vs. Dummy Head
  4. 03:07.700 Nitro Express: Upward Shot
  5. 04:22.600 Nitro Express: Violent Detonation
  6. 05:25.577 Tyrannosaur: High Energy
  7. 06:14Direct Impact Tests on Dummy Head
  8. 08:51Tartar Sauce Explosion with .600 Nitro

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when large safari cartridges detonate outside a firearm?

When large safari cartridges detonate outside a firearm, they can produce significant shrapnel from the brass casing. The intensity of the explosion and shrapnel generation depends on factors like powder burn rate and casing design, with some rounds causing violent fragmentation and others shooting upwards.

Which large caliber rounds were tested for detonation in the video?

The video tested several large caliber rounds for detonation, including a 9mm, a .308, the massive .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain), the .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), and the .577 Tyrannosaur (750 grain).

What was the purpose of testing ammunition detonations?

The experiment aimed to demonstrate the potential dangers and explosive force of large caliber ammunition when detonated outside of a firearm, inspired by viral videos. It highlights the importance of firearm safety and the destructive energy contained within cartridges.

How did the .700 Nitro Express and .600 Nitro Express detonate differently?

The .700 Nitro Express, with slower-burning powder, shot upwards and bulged its casing without much shrapnel. In contrast, the .600 Nitro Express, with faster-burning powder, had a much more violent detonation that shredded its brass casing, producing more shrapnel.

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