4 BORE Rifle vs Russian Ballistic VANT Shield (The Biggest Rifle Ever!!!)

Published on August 21, 2023
Duration: 25:30

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an extreme ballistic test pitting a massive 4 Bore rifle against a Russian VANT ballistic shield. The shield, designed to stop heavy threats, faces a barrage of calibers from handguns to powerful safari rounds and ultimately the 4 Bore. The test provides valuable insights into the limitations of ballistic armor against specialized, high-energy rifle cartridges.

Quick Summary

The VANT Russian ballistic shield, weighing around 70 lbs, successfully stopped numerous calibers including 10mm, .500 S&W Magnum, and .375 H&H Magnum. However, the .416 Rigby penetrated the shield and a cinder block, while the 4 Bore rifle's extreme energy shattered the shield's support structure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction Skit
  2. 01:15VANT Russian Ballistic Shield Overview
  3. 02:45Sponsor Segment: 5.11 Tactical
  4. 04:14Handgun Testing: 10mm and .500 S&W Magnum
  5. 06:50Rifle Testing: .223 Rem and 7.62x39
  6. 09:48Safari Caliber Testing: .375 H&H and .416 Rigby
  7. 13:42Extreme Caliber Testing: .500 Nitro, .505 Gibbs, and .577 T-Rex
  8. 18:11The 4 Bore Rifle Test
  9. 20:35Ballistic Glass Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VANT Russian ballistic shield and what are its capabilities?

The VANT Russian ballistic shield is a heavy surplus item weighing around 70 pounds, featuring ballistic glass and a red strip to draw fire. It was tested against various calibers and successfully stopped 10mm, .500 S&W Magnum, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, .375 H&H Magnum, .500 Nitro Express, .505 Gibbs, and .577 T-Rex rounds.

Which calibers were able to penetrate the VANT ballistic shield?

The .416 Rigby was the first caliber to successfully penetrate the VANT ballistic shield and a cinder block behind it. Additionally, a subsequent test on the shield's viewing port with a .416 Rigby round also resulted in complete penetration.

What was the effect of the 4 Bore rifle on the ballistic shield?

The 4 Bore rifle, firing a 2,150-grain bullet, did not technically penetrate the VANT ballistic shield. However, the immense energy transfer was so great that it shattered the cinder block support and knocked the ballistic glass off the shield.

What are the limitations of the VANT Russian ballistic shield?

The VANT ballistic shield's limitations become apparent when faced with high-velocity, large-caliber rifle rounds like the .416 Rigby, which can penetrate it. Furthermore, the extreme kinetic energy of calibers like the 4 Bore can cause catastrophic structural failure even without direct penetration.

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