The Worlds SHORTEST Rifle vs My GIANT Manhole...

Published on March 14, 2023
Duration: 18:13

This video tests the destructive capabilities of various firearms against a custom 36-inch composite manhole cover. Handguns like the 9mm and 5.7x28mm, as well as a 12-gauge slug and .50 AE, were stopped. The Desert Tech MDRx Micron in 5.56 and a SCAR 17 in .308 also failed to penetrate the composite material. Only a .50 BMG round was able to breach the manhole cover, demonstrating its impressive durability against common rifle calibers.

Quick Summary

The Desert Tech MDRx Micron, featuring an 11.5-inch barrel, was tested against a 36-inch composite manhole cover. This cover successfully stopped 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 12-gauge slugs, .50 AE, 5.56, and .308 rounds, demonstrating significant durability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Tiny Rifle
  2. 01:06The Giant Manhole Target
  3. 03:05Rifle Length Comparisons
  4. 04:35Desert Tech MDRx Micron Intro
  5. 06:32Handgun Ballistic Testing
  6. 08:51Heavy Handgun & Shotgun Test
  7. 10:04Shooting the Micron (Suppressed/Unsuppressed)
  8. 13:31Rifle Caliber Testing (5.56 & .308)
  9. 15:35The .50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Desert Tech MDRx Micron?

The Desert Tech MDRx Micron is a rifle featuring an 11.5-inch barrel, touted as the shortest rifle globally with that barrel length. It utilizes a bullpup configuration for a compact overall size.

How strong is the custom composite manhole cover?

The 36-inch composite manhole cover, made from fiberglass and resin, successfully stopped 9mm, 5.7x28mm, 12-gauge slugs, .50 AE, 5.56, and .308 rounds. Only a .50 BMG round penetrated it.

Can a 5.56 or .308 round penetrate a composite manhole cover?

In this test, neither a 5.56 round fired from the Desert Tech MDRx Micron nor a .308 round from a SCAR 17 could penetrate the custom 36-inch composite manhole cover.

What is the weakest point tested against the composite manhole?

While handguns and common rifle rounds were stopped, the .50 BMG round was the only caliber tested that easily penetrated the composite manhole cover, indicating its limit.

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