Elephant Rifles vs GIANT Gummy Bears đŸ»

Published on January 19, 2021
Duration: 13:00

This video tests the penetration capabilities of two elephant rifles, the .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express, against 50 pounds of giant gummy bears. It compares the performance of Hornady DGX expanding rounds versus Nosler brass solid non-expanding rounds, demonstrating significant differences in terminal ballistics and penetration depth.

Quick Summary

Elephant rifles, specifically the .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express, were tested against 50lbs of giant gummy bears. Expanding rounds like Hornady DGX stopped within the first few bears, while Nosler brass solids penetrated all ten bears and impacted backstops.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:43Introduction and Setup
  3. 03:25Testing .458 Lott (Lead Round)
  4. 05:04Testing .500 Nitro Express (Lead Round)
  5. 06:46Testing .458 Lott (Brass Solid)
  6. 08:34Testing .500 Nitro Express (Brass Solid)
  7. 10:44Outro and Teasers

Frequently Asked Questions

What elephant rifles were tested against giant gummy bears?

The video tested two elephant rifles: a CZ 550 chambered in .458 Lott and a double-barrel rifle chambered in .500 Nitro Express. Both calibers were tested with both expanding lead-based rounds and non-expanding brass solid projectiles.

How did the Hornady DGX expanding rounds perform against the gummy bears?

The Hornady DGX .458 Lott 500gr round expanded significantly and stopped in the fourth gummy bear. The .500 Nitro Express 570gr version achieved massive expansion and stopped in the fifth gummy bear.

What was the penetration difference between solid and expanding rounds?

Solid brass rounds demonstrated superior penetration. The .458 Lott solid penetrated all ten gummy bears and a brick, while the .500 Nitro Express solid penetrated all ten gummy bears and a cinder block.

What type of ammunition was used in the penetration test?

The penetration test utilized Nosler 500gr brass solids for the .458 Lott and Nosler 570gr brass solids for the .500 Nitro Express. These are non-expanding solid projectiles designed for deep penetration.

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