700 NITRO vs BOWLING BALLS 🎳 (World’s Biggest Elephant Gun)

Published on June 2, 2022
Duration: 20:03

This video tests the destructive power of various elephant guns against bowling balls, showcasing the significant differences in energy transfer between calibers. Larger calibers like the .700 Nitro Express and .600 Nitro Express obliterate bowling balls, demonstrating immense 'thump' and energy dump. Smaller, faster rounds like the .416 Rigby penetrate deeply but don't shatter the balls as effectively, highlighting distinct ballistic properties.

Quick Summary

The .700 Nitro Express, firing a 1000-grain FMJ round, completely obliterates bowling balls, demonstrating immense energy dump. While larger calibers offer more 'thump,' smaller rounds like the .416 Rigby penetrate deeper, showcasing distinct ballistic properties.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Watermelon Condition
  2. 01:54Bowling Ball Challenge Intro
  3. 02:37Baseline Test: 5.56mm vs Bowling Ball
  4. 04:25CZ 550 in .416 Rigby Test
  5. 06:03.460 Weatherby Magnum Test
  6. 07:15.470 Nitro Express Test
  7. 09:14.500 Nitro Express Test
  8. 11:33.600 Nitro Express Test
  9. 13:15Main Event: .700 Nitro Express Test
  10. 15:04Clear Bowling Ball with Skull Test
  11. 18:10Conclusion: Caliber Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you shoot a bowling ball with a 700 Nitro Express?

Shooting a bowling ball with a 700 Nitro Express results in complete obliteration. The 1000-grain full metal jacket round delivers immense energy, shattering the ball into numerous fragments and demonstrating the extreme power of this elephant gun caliber.

How do different elephant gun calibers compare against bowling balls?

Larger calibers like the .700 Nitro Express and .600 Nitro Express completely obliterate bowling balls, showing significant energy dump. Smaller, faster rounds like the .416 Rigby penetrate deeply but don't shatter the ball as effectively, highlighting differences in ballistic performance.

What is the cost of shooting a 700 Nitro Express?

The cost of shooting a 700 Nitro Express is substantial. According to the video, each individual shot with a 1000-grain full metal jacket round costs approximately $100, making extensive testing very expensive.

Which caliber provides more penetration versus energy dump?

Generally, larger, slower Nitro Express calibers like the .700 and .600 provide more energy dump and 'thump,' causing more destruction. Smaller, faster elephant gun rounds like the .416 Rigby tend to penetrate deeper due to their higher velocity.

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