Full Auto 458 Socom & AR-15 vs Car đźš™ (Full Auto Friday)

Published on December 4, 2020
Duration: 11:01

This 'Full Auto Friday' episode from Kentucky Ballistics showcases the destructive power of full-auto firearms against a Honda Accord. The video compares the impact of 5.56 PMC Bronze FMJ rounds from an AR-15 with the significantly larger .458 SOCOM rounds from a CMMG MKW-15. A 90-round drum dump and .458 SOCOM brass solids penetrating an engine block highlight the dramatic differences in terminal ballistics and destructive capability.

Quick Summary

The Kentucky Ballistics video compares full-auto AR-15 (5.56x45mm NATO) and .458 SOCOM rounds against a Honda Accord. While 5.56 creates small holes, .458 SOCOM delivers significantly larger impacts, capable of penetrating and destroying an engine block.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Full Auto Friday & Car Target
  2. 00:32Car Prep: Loading with Food
  3. 02:23Full Auto AR-15 (5.56) vs Car
  4. 04:14Full Auto .458 SOCOM vs Car
  5. 06:5590-Round Drum Dump Mayhem
  6. 07:57.458 SOCOM Engine Block Destruction
  7. 08:58Conclusion & Junkyard Tow

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to shoot the car in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video features two main firearms: a full-auto AR-15 chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and a CMMG MKW-15 rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM, both fired in full-auto mode.

How does the .458 SOCOM compare to 5.56x45mm NATO in terms of destructive power on a car?

The .458 SOCOM creates significantly larger impact holes and causes more substantial damage, like shattering an engine block, compared to the smaller entry points and less severe structural damage from 5.56x45mm NATO rounds.

What unique elements were added to the car for the shooting demonstration?

To visualize bullet impacts, the car's interior was filled with various food items, including nacho cheese, gravy, pickles, watermelon, and pineapple, which were then shot and destroyed by the firearms.

What kind of ammunition was used in the full-auto tests?

For the AR-15, PMC Bronze 5.56 FMJ was used. For the .458 SOCOM, Underwood 300gr JHP and .458 SOCOM brass solids were utilized for different stages of the test.

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