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

This video tests the penetration power of the massive 700 Nitro Express rifle against 160 inches of ballistic gel. A 1,000-grain soft point round penetrated 67 inches with minimal expansion, while a Full Metal Jacket round tumbled and exited early. The test highlights the extreme power of this 'elephant gun' and its significant recoil.

This video showcases the immense power of a .500 Nitro Express double-barrel elephant rifle through destructive testing. The rifle demonstrates significant recoil, especially when both barrels are fired simultaneously. Ammunition is expensive, highlighting the specialized nature of this big-bore firearm.

The .950 JDJ rifle, nicknamed 'Fat Mac', is a custom build by SSK Industries featuring the largest sporting purpose cartridge. Its 24.1mm cartridge, derived from a 20mm Vulcan case, fires a 2600-grain bullet at 2200 fps. Despite its caliber exceeding the .50 BMG limit for typical registration, it received an ATF sporting purpose exemption. The rifle's massive muzzle brake is highly effective, capable of generating significant muzzle blast.

This review of the Pedersoli Double Rifle in .45-70 Government highlights its impressive power and aesthetic appeal. The video demonstrates significant recoil when firing both barrels simultaneously, even impacting a shooter standing flat-footed. Destructive testing shows its capability against cinder and salt blocks, and it even stops an RMA Level 4 ceramic plate, though with extreme backface deformation.

This YouTube video explores the power of an Elephant Rifle, specifically chambered in the 500 Nitro Express caliber. The content aims to demonstrate and analyze the capabilities of this large-bore rifle. The description also includes affiliate links for ear protection and camera gear, as well as links for Patreon and PayPal support.

This review showcases the Thompson Center Encore in .500 Nitro Express, dubbed the 'Bigfoot Rifle,' for extreme big game defense. The video highlights its single-shot break-action design and the immense power of the .500 Nitro Express caliber compared to .375 H&H Magnum and 5.56 NATO. Testing reveals significant recoil, causing 'scope bite,' and impressive penetration through multiple water jugs.

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.