How Lethal Is A Can Cannon?

This video tests the lethality and projectile range of the X Products .308 Can Cannon. It demonstrates significant damage to a ballistic dummy, including decapitation, when launching standard soda cans. The video also explores accessories like a grappling hook and viewer-submitted 3D printed projectiles, showcasing the versatility and power of the launcher.

This video tests the immense power of a 9-foot, 150 lb 'Fury' Punt Gun against a 5,000-gallon swimming pool. Initial tests demonstrated its destructive capability on a trash can with birdshot and .223 bullets. The main event saw a 1 lb lead ball fired into the pool, generating over 30,000 ft-lbs of energy, slicing through the water and liner, and impacting a cinder block.

This video showcases the rare Smith & Wesson 37mm Gas Gun, a powerful N-frame firearm originally designed for law enforcement. The host demonstrates its capabilities with various Ordnance Group rounds, including animal deterrents and flashbangs, highlighting surprisingly manageable recoil. Legalities of 37mm launchers for civilian use are discussed, emphasizing the distinction from regulated 40mm systems.

The 950 JDJ Fat Mac, the world's most powerful sporting rifle, was tested with 2,600-grain lead hollow points and 2,500-grain brass solids. The rifle's immense energy transfer was demonstrated by knocking over a steel target and completely destroying ballistic dummy torsos, with the lead hollow point vaporizing the upper half of one dummy. Scott emphasizes the destructive potential and unique nature of this custom rifle.

This YouTube video features a "Can Cannon" being fired at a ballistic labs human head with various less-lethal 12-gauge loads. The content promises hilarious and fun results as different projectiles are tested. The description also includes promotional links for the Military Arms Channel (MAC) website, Patreon, Utreon, Modern Gun School, Discord, Twitch, Challenge Targets, and OpticsPlanet, along with discount codes.

This video demonstrates the extreme destructive power of a 20mm sniper rifle against Stretch Armstrong dolls. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 5.7x28mm, 9mm, and .45 ACP are partially or fully stopped by the dolls' gel interior, a 12-gauge slug obliterates one. The 20mm round, with over 30,000 ft-lbs of energy, vaporizes a single doll and penetrates approximately ten when stacked, proving its immense capability.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.