will a 50bmg inside over/under shotgun work?

Published on July 7, 2021
Duration: 8:09

This video explores the extreme experiment of firing a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge over/under shotgun. After initial testing with standard shells, a remote firing rig is used to safely discharge the .50 BMG round. The results show significant destruction and casing expansion due to the lack of a proper chamber, but the shotgun surprisingly remains intact and functional.

Quick Summary

A 12-gauge over/under shotgun was used to fire a .50 BMG round remotely. The experiment resulted in significant target destruction and dramatic expansion of the .50 BMG casing due to the lack of a proper chamber, yet the shotgun remained functional.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Initial Shotgun Test
  2. 01:44Sponsor: Rise of Kingdoms
  3. 03:06Firing the .50 BMG Round
  4. 04:48Post-Shot Analysis & Casing Swelling
  5. 06:37Final Shotgun Functionality Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a .50 BMG round was fired from an over/under shotgun?

The .50 BMG round caused significant destruction to targets like a watermelon and water jug. The shotgun's barrel, lacking a proper chamber, caused the .50 BMG casing to expand dramatically, yet the firearm surprisingly remained intact and functional.

Was the over/under shotgun damaged after firing a .50 BMG round?

Remarkably, the 12-gauge over/under shotgun appeared intact after the extreme pressure from the .50 BMG round. It was subsequently tested with standard birdshot shells, confirming it still functioned safely.

How was the .50 BMG round fired from the shotgun?

Due to the extreme nature of the experiment, a remote firing rig was employed using duct tape and a string. This allowed the .50 BMG round to be discharged safely from a distance, preventing direct exposure to the shooter.

Why did the .50 BMG casing swell so much?

The .50 BMG casing swelled significantly because the shotgun's barrel does not have a chamber designed to contain the immense pressure of that caliber. This lack of a proper chamber allowed the brass to expand outwards.

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