DOUBLE BARREL ELEPHANT RIFLE 🐘 (500 NITRO EXPRESS)

Published on December 8, 2020
Duration: 11:31

This guide details the technique for firing a Double Barrel Elephant Rifle chambered in .500 Nitro Express, as demonstrated by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. It emphasizes safe loading, proper grip, and managing the extreme recoil associated with this powerful caliber. The video showcases the rifle's destructive potential on various targets, highlighting its application in dangerous game hunting.

Quick Summary

The Double Barrel Elephant Rifle in .500 Nitro Express showcases extreme power, capable of vaporizing targets like toilets and watermelons. Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates its massive recoil, emphasizing the need for proper technique. Ammunition costs are high, with examples like $265 for 20 rounds, making it a specialized caliber for dangerous game hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Elephant Rifle
  2. 01:11Caliber Comparison
  3. 01:35Steel Target Shooting
  4. 04:07Destructive Testing: Toilet
  5. 05:09Ammo Cost & Gravy Targets
  6. 06:34Watermelon Destruction
  7. 07:02Nacho Cheese Water Jug Test
  8. 08:20Firing Both Barrels

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Double Barrel Elephant Rifle shown in the video?

The Double Barrel Elephant Rifle featured is chambered in the powerful .500 Nitro Express caliber, known for its significant stopping power on large game.

What kind of targets were used to demonstrate the .500 Nitro Express's power?

The video demonstrates the .500 Nitro Express's power by completely destroying targets such as a porcelain toilet filled with nacho cheese, watermelons, and large cans of gravy.

What is the recoil like when firing the .500 Nitro Express?

The recoil from the .500 Nitro Express is described as massive, especially when firing both barrels simultaneously. Proper technique and a firm grip are essential to manage it.

How much does .500 Nitro Express ammunition cost?

The ammunition for the .500 Nitro Express is quite expensive, with an example given of $265 for a box of 20 rounds, highlighting the cost associated with practicing with this caliber.

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