AutoMag 30 Carbine vs 44 Magnum

This video is the second part of a mini-series focusing on the M1 Carbine. It delves into the ballistics of the .30 Carbine cartridge, featuring gel testing to observe terminal ballistics and a hard barrier penetration test to assess its effectiveness against various materials. The content is aimed at firearm enthusiasts interested in ammunition performance and historical firearms.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various pistol calibers against full oxygen tanks at approximately 150-160 yards. Despite using a wide array of handguns, from small calibers like .22 LR to powerful rounds such as .50 AE and .45-70 Government, none were able to penetrate the steel casing of the oxygen tanks. The testing highlights the robust nature of the tanks and the limitations of standard handgun rounds against such thick steel.

The new production .44 AutoMag demonstrates remarkable reliability and accuracy in a competitive shooting environment, overcoming the historical issues of its predecessors. Ian McCollum's testing at a BUG match showed the pistol performing flawlessly over approximately 60 rounds, a significant improvement. Guest shooters noted its manageable recoil for its size and power.

This video focuses on testing the accuracy of an Auto Ordnance .30 Carbine at 50 yards. The description lists various equipment used in the video, including steel targets, cameras, a chronograph, reloading tools like a scale and caliper, rangefinders, and different types of target paper. It also mentions the use of ballistic gelatin powder for potential future testing. The video appears to be a range test evaluating the performance of the firearm.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Fulton Armory M1 Carbine, highlighting its potential as a modern Personal Defense Weapon (PDW). Garand Thumb details how modern accessories like suppressors, optics (Aimpoint T2 on Ultimak rail), and lights (Surefire 6P) can be integrated. The review covers the platform's lightweight nature, the effectiveness of the .30 Carbine round for home defense, and technical aspects like barrel threading (9/16-24 TPI) and magazine reliability.

This video debunks three common firearm myths: the AK-47 being a direct copy of the StG-44, Mattel manufacturing the M16, and the M1 Carbine lacking stopping power. It highlights significant mechanical differences between the AK-47 and StG-44, clarifies the M16's production history, and uses ballistic data to refute claims about the M1 Carbine's effectiveness.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.