Full Auto 458 Socom vs Motorcycle 🏍 (Full Auto Friday)

Published on June 26, 2020
Duration: 5:39

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a full-auto .458 SOCOM rifle against a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle engine. The CMMG MKW-15 rifle, chambered in .458 SOCOM, was used to fire multiple magazines, causing significant damage to the engine block and exhaust. The test concluded that motorcycle engines offer substantial protection, having previously stopped .50 BMG and rifle rounds.

Quick Summary

A CMMG MKW-15 rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM was used in full-auto to fire at a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle engine. The rounds caused extensive damage to the engine block and exhaust but did not fully penetrate, demonstrating the protective capabilities of motorcycle engines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Range Sign
  2. 00:31Full Auto Friday Intro & Test Announcement
  3. 01:00Sponsor Segment: Acre Gold
  4. 01:32Target Setup: Honda Shadow 750 & CMMG MKW-15
  5. 02:01Full Auto .458 SOCOM Fire Demonstration
  6. 02:31Damage Assessment: Motorcycle Engine
  7. 03:45Conclusion: Motorcycle Engines as Cover

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used to shoot the motorcycle in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The firearm used was a CMMG MKW-15 rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM. It was fired in full-auto mode during the demonstration.

What kind of motorcycle was used as a target for the .458 SOCOM rounds?

A Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle was used as the target. The focus of the test was the durability of its engine block and exhaust system against high-caliber rounds.

Did the .458 SOCOM rounds penetrate the motorcycle engine completely?

No, the .458 SOCOM rounds caused significant damage, creating large impact craters and holes in the engine block and exhaust, but they did not fully penetrate to the other side.

What did the test conclude about motorcycle engines as cover?

The test concluded that motorcycle engines provide substantial cover. They have previously stopped .50 BMG and rifle rounds, and in this demonstration, they withstood full-auto .458 SOCOM fire without complete penetration.

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