45-70 vs 500 S&W Magnum vs Ballistic Gel (Rifle & Pistol)

This YouTube video provides a first look at the new Smith & Wesson 1854 rifle chambered in .45-70. The content highlights the rifle's features, specifically focusing on the Ranger Point Precision furniture. The creator emphasizes that the channel is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not sell firearms or accessories. The description also includes links to support the channel, follow on other platforms, and mentions affiliated products like a wireless mic and lighting.

This video explores the most powerful handguns available to shooters, highlighting six specific models. It encourages viewer engagement by asking about their personal preferences on the handgun power scale, referencing calibers like .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and .500 S&W Magnum. The description also includes social media links for the channel.

This review covers the Magnum Research BFR revolver chambered in .45-70 Government. The video demonstrates loading the large rifle rounds into the single-action revolver and showcases a live-fire test, highlighting the significant recoil. It emphasizes the BFR's capability for big game hunting with appropriate ammunition.

This video tests the 'biggest handgun,' a Smith & Wesson Model 500 chambered in .500 S&W Magnum. John Lovell demonstrates its extreme recoil and destructive power on a wooden target and watermelons. Despite the massive power, Lovell shows controlled handling, highlighting his expertise.

This video tests M855 Green Tip 5.56mm ammunition in ballistic gel, demonstrating its terminal ballistics. The 62-grain projectile creates a significant wound channel, expanding to 2 inches after 3 inches of penetration. While M855A1 has replaced it for some professionals, M855 remains available to civilians.

This video, "The REAL Way To Assess A Gel Block," focuses on evaluating ballistic gel performance. The creator, Boondock Ballistician, hints at forthcoming videos on The Nova Group channel where gel blocks will be physically cut and on BrassFacts discussing the implications. The description also includes links to the creator's Instagram and Subscribe Star for support. While the primary focus is gel block assessment, it's implied this is in the context of firearm terminal ballistics analysis.

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.