Demolition Ranch Dressing.....I Hate You All

Published on May 14, 2021
Duration: 15:11

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch conducting a humorous yet informative ballistics test involving shooting gallons of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. He demonstrates the impact of barrel length on .357 Magnum velocity using a Colt Python and a lever-action rifle, then tests various calibers against steel targets and the dressing. The experiment culminates with a Barrett M82 .50 BMG obliterating the setup, highlighting extreme projectile energy.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch conducted a ballistics test involving shooting gallons of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. They demonstrated how barrel length affects .357 Magnum velocity (16-inch rifle at 1549 FPS vs. 8-inch Python at 1237 FPS) and tested calibers up to .50 BMG, culminating in a Barrett M82 obliterating the setup.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:52Introduction to Ranch Dressing Challenge
  3. 03:19Ballistics Testing: Barrel Length
  4. 04:44Steel Target Practice
  5. 06:22Shooting Ranch: Small Calibers
  6. 09:10Shooting Ranch: 5.7x28mm
  7. 10:13Shooting Ranch: Intermediate Rifles
  8. 12:09Shooting Ranch: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

How does barrel length affect bullet velocity?

Longer barrels generally increase bullet velocity because the propellant gases have more time to push the projectile. For example, a 16-inch lever-action rifle firing .357 Magnum achieved 1549 FPS, while an 8-inch Colt Python in the same caliber reached 1237 FPS.

What calibers were tested against ranch dressing in the Demolition Ranch video?

The video tested various calibers, including .357 Magnum from a Colt Python and lever-action rifle, 9mm from a Glock 17L, .22 LR, 5.7x28mm from a Kel-Tec P50, 5.56x45mm from a Galil, 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, and finally, .50 BMG from a Barrett M82.

What are the key takeaways from the Demolition Ranch ballistics test?

The test highlights how barrel length impacts velocity, demonstrates the effects of different calibers on targets (including steel and ranch dressing), and showcases the extreme power of large-caliber rounds like the .50 BMG, emphasizing both performance and potential for mess.

What equipment was used for the ballistics testing?

The video utilized Caldwell steel targets, a digital chronograph on a tripod for velocity measurements, and a variety of firearms including a Colt Python, a lever-action rifle, a Glock 17L, a Kel-Tec P50, a Galil, an AK-47, and a Barrett M82.

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