DOUBLE BARREL ELEPHANT RIFLE 🐘 (500 NITRO EXPRESS)

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.

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 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.

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 showcases the Gary Reeder African Classic 500 Nitro Express pistol, serial number 001, built on a Thompson Center Contender frame. The video emphasizes the cartridge's immense power through comparisons with other calibers and destructive testing on various materials. Extreme recoil is demonstrated, causing injury, highlighting the need for advanced handling skills.

This video explores the history and mechanics of the massive 4-bore stopping rifle, designed for dangerous game. It details how bore size is determined, the immense ballistics achieved with black powder (around 7,000 ft-lbs of energy), and the significant recoil managed by heavy rifle weights (16-24 lbs). Double-barreled configurations were favored for reliability, and unique designs like winged bullet rifling are showcased.

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.