Loaded AR-15 Mag in a Microwave

Published on December 30, 2013
Duration: 3:40

This video details an experimental test involving loading an AR-15 magazine with steel-cased .223 ammunition and placing it inside a microwave. The experiment, conducted by Matt Carriker, demonstrates the effects of heat and pressure on ammunition, resulting in a deformed magazine and expelled bullets. Safety precautions, including the use of cinder blocks, were employed, but the video highlights the inherent dangers of such tests.

Quick Summary

An AR-15 magazine loaded with steel-cased .223 ammunition was placed in a microwave for an experiment. The heat caused the ammunition to cook off, expelling bullets and deforming the magazine. This demonstration highlights the dangers of heating ammunition, which can lead to unpredictable explosions and projectile discharge.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction and Ammo Selection
  2. 00:31Microwave Setup
  3. 01:02The Experiment
  4. 02:05Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when an AR-15 magazine loaded with steel-cased ammo is put in a microwave?

When an AR-15 magazine loaded with steel-cased .223 ammunition is placed in a microwave and heated, the rounds can cook off. This process may cause bullets to be expelled from the casing without the powder fully burning, leading to a deformed magazine and scattered components.

Is it safe to put ammunition in a microwave?

No, it is extremely unsafe to put live ammunition in a microwave. The heat can cause the ammunition to cook off, leading to unpredictable explosions, projectile discharge, and potential damage to the microwave and surrounding property, posing a severe risk of injury.

What type of ammunition was used in the AR-15 magazine microwave experiment?

The AR-15 magazine in the experiment was loaded with Wolf .223 ammunition, specifically noted as being steel-cased. This type of casing was chosen to observe its reaction compared to brass-cased ammunition under extreme heat.

What were the results of heating an AR-15 magazine in a microwave?

Heating an AR-15 magazine with live ammunition in a microwave resulted in a cook-off. One round exploded, compressing adjacent rounds and expelling their bullets. The magazine body itself became significantly deformed due to the heat and internal pressure.

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