4 BORE Rifle vs Ballistic Gel (The Biggest Rifle Ever !!!)

Published on July 10, 2023
Duration: 13:31

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing an extreme 4 Bore rifle against nearly 800 pounds of ballistic gel. The rifle, a Christian Firearms falling block, fires a massive 2,150-grain bullet, dwarfing calibers like .50 BMG. The tests demonstrate the rifle's immense power and penetration capabilities, with one round passing completely through 76 inches of gel.

Quick Summary

The 4 Bore rifle tested is a Christian Firearms falling block, single-shot model with a 1-inch barrel, weighing around 20 pounds and producing over 200 lbs of felt recoil. It fires a 2,150-grain bullet, significantly larger than a .50 BMG's 650-grain projectile, demonstrating extreme penetration in ballistic gel tests.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 4 Bore Rifle
  2. 01:09Ballistic Gel Setup and Partnership
  3. 02:324 Bore Rifle Technical Specifications
  4. 02:58Caliber Comparison
  5. 05:54First Test: 2,150 Grain Flat Point
  6. 08:28Second Test: 2,000 Grain Round Nose
  7. 11:38Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications of the 4 Bore rifle tested?

The rifle is a Christian Firearms falling block, single-shot 4 Bore. It features a 1-inch diameter barrel, weighs nearly 20 pounds, and produces over 200 pounds of felt recoil. It fires a 2,150-grain bullet.

How does the 4 Bore bullet compare to a .50 BMG?

A .50 BMG typically uses a 650-grain bullet, whereas the 4 Bore rifle tested fires a massive 2,150-grain bullet. Four of these 4 Bore bullets would weigh more than a pound of lead.

What was the penetration depth of the 4 Bore rifle in ballistic gel?

In the first test, a 2,150-grain flat point 4 Bore bullet penetrated approximately 50 inches into 76 inches of ballistic gel. A second test with a 2,000-grain round nose bullet passed completely through all 76 inches.

Who partnered with Kentucky Ballistics for the ballistic gel test?

Kentucky Ballistics partnered with Clear Ballistics, who provided 42 blocks of 10% ballistic gel, totaling 76 inches in length, to ensure the massive projectile's performance could be fully captured and analyzed.

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