Elephant Rifle vs Car đźš—

Published on November 30, 2020
Duration: 13:52

This video demonstrates the destructive power of an elephant rifle (.458 Lott) against a car engine. The CZ 550 rifle successfully seized a running Honda Accord engine after three shots, penetrating the valve cover and likely damaging internal components. Further tests showed the .458 Lott round could penetrate the windshield and travel the length of the car, exiting the trunk.

Quick Summary

The CZ 550 rifle in .458 Lott caliber successfully disabled a running Honda Accord engine after three shots. The powerful elephant rifle rounds penetrated the engine block and continued through the car's interior, windshield, and trunk.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & T-Rex
  2. 01:07Challenge: Elephant Rifle vs Car Engine
  3. 01:36Target: Honda Accord 3.0 VTEC
  4. 02:13War Thunder Sponsor Segment
  5. 03:42Car Setup: Running Engine
  6. 04:28Firearm: CZ 550 .458 Lott
  7. 05:01Shooting the Engine Block
  8. 06:13Engine Damage Inspection
  9. 08:00Fire Extinguisher Test
  10. 09:44Windshield Penetration Test
  11. 11:14Final Car Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used to test against the car?

The rifle used was a CZ 550 chambered in .458 Lott, often referred to as an elephant rifle due to its large caliber and power.

Could the elephant rifle disable a running car engine?

Yes, the CZ 550 in .458 Lott successfully seized the running Honda Accord engine after three shots, demonstrating significant destructive capability.

Did the .458 Lott round penetrate the entire car?

Yes, tests showed the .458 Lott round penetrated the windshield, traveled through the car's interior, seats, and trunk, exiting the rear.

What type of ammunition was used in the .458 Lott rifle?

The primary ammunition used was Nosler 500-grain brass solids. Hornady 500-grain DGX ammunition was also mentioned.

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