Double Barrel Elephant Rifle (500 Nitro Express) vs Ballistic Gel

Published on December 16, 2020
Duration: 10:04

This video tests the terminal ballistics of the 500 Nitro Express double barrel elephant rifle using 64 inches of ballistic gel. The Hornady DGX rounds showed massive damage but consistently over-penetrated. Federal Swift A-Frame rounds penetrated 38 inches and expanded well, while Nosler Brass Solids exhibited extreme penetration, stopping only after hitting armor and a cinder block.

Quick Summary

The 500 Nitro Express double barrel elephant rifle was tested against 64 inches of ballistic gel using Hornady DGX, Federal Swift A-Frame, and Nosler Brass Solid 570-grain ammunition. The Swift A-Frame penetrated 38 inches and expanded, while the Brass Solid demonstrated extreme penetration, stopping only after hitting armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 500 Nitro Express Elephant Rifle Test
  2. 00:26Test Setup: Ballistic Gel & Armor Backstop
  3. 02:06Rifle & Ammo Overview: 500 Nitro Express
  4. 02:33Hornady DGX 570gr Testing
  5. 04:28Federal Swift A-Frame 570gr Testing
  6. 05:46Nosler Brass Solid 570gr Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was tested against ballistic gel?

The video features a 500 Nitro Express double barrel elephant rifle. This large caliber firearm was used to test the penetration capabilities of various heavy bullet weights against ballistic gel.

Which ammunition types were used in the 500 Nitro Express test?

Three types of 570-grain ammunition were tested: Hornady DGX, Federal Swift A-Frame, and Nosler Brass Solid. Each offered different performance characteristics in terms of expansion and penetration.

How did the different 500 Nitro Express rounds perform in ballistic gel?

Hornady DGX rounds over-penetrated. Federal Swift A-Frame rounds penetrated 38 inches and expanded well. Nosler Brass Solids showed extreme penetration, stopping only after hitting armor and a cinder block.

What was the setup for the ballistic gel test?

The test used 64 inches of Clear Ballistics gel, a bedsheet backstop, and a Caliber Armor soft armor plate rated for 44 Magnum to catch any rounds that passed through the gel.

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