My Lever Gun Is BIGGER Than Yours…

Published on August 18, 2022
Duration: 14:20

The Big Horn Armory Spikedriver in .500 Magnum is showcased as a powerful lever-action rifle. Testing included rapid fire on steel targets, destructive ballistic tests on soft targets like soda bottles and toys, and extreme penetration tests on cinder blocks and a minivan using 500-grain hard cast loads. The rifle demonstrated impressive power, capable of splitting a bowling ball.

Quick Summary

The Big Horn Armory Spikedriver is a .500 Magnum lever-action rifle tested by Kentucky Ballistics. It demonstrated extreme power, causing explosive results on soft targets and penetrating cinder blocks and a minivan with 500-grain hard cast loads.

Chapters

  1. 01:27Introducing the Big Horn Armory Spikedriver
  2. 03:51Steel Target Testing with Underwood Ammo
  3. 05:24Ballistic Tests on Soft Targets
  4. 08:49Hard Target Penetration: Cinder Blocks & Minivan
  5. 11:55Bowling Ball Impact Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Big Horn Armory Spikedriver?

The Big Horn Armory Spikedriver is a powerful lever-action rifle chambered in .500 Magnum. It features an 18-inch barrel, a 7+1 capacity, and is known for its substantial size and stopping power, making it a 'behemoth' in the firearms world.

How does the .500 Magnum perform in ballistic tests?

In ballistic tests, the .500 Magnum rounds from the Spikedriver caused explosive results on soft targets like soda bottles and toys. Using 500-grain hard cast loads, it demonstrated extreme penetration by vaporizing cinder blocks and passing through a minivan.

What kind of ammunition was used to test the Spikedriver?

The testing utilized Underwood Ammo, including 350-grain Jacketed Hollow Points for initial rapid fire and steel target engagement. For penetration tests, 500-grain hard cast ammunition was employed to showcase the rifle's extreme power.

Can the Big Horn Armory Spikedriver handle very heavy ammunition?

While the rifle itself is powerful, Scott mentions potential limitations with the loading gate when trying to chamber extremely heavy rounds, such as 700-grain bullets, suggesting careful consideration of ammunition weight for reliable feeding.

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