Elephant Gun vs Human Torso

Published on January 17, 2022
Duration: 10:40

This video tests the terminal ballistics of a .375 H&H Magnum 'elephant gun' against a realistic human torso. Using a 300-grain expanding round, it demonstrated massive tissue damage and rib destruction. A solid .375 H&H round showed extreme penetration, while a .45-70 and a .50 caliber rifle were also tested for comparison, with the .50 caliber causing catastrophic damage.

Quick Summary

The .375 H&H Magnum rifle, often called an 'elephant gun', was tested against a realistic human torso. Using a 300-grain expanding round, it caused massive tissue damage and rib destruction. A solid round demonstrated extreme penetration, while .45-70 and .50 caliber rifles were also tested for comparison.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Ballistic Dummy Lab Torso
  2. 01:03The .375 H&H Magnum Elephant Gun
  3. 01:27Ammunition: 300gr Dangerous Game Expander
  4. 01:51First Shot: Lung Impact & Rib Destruction
  5. 02:42Second Shot: Abdominal Impact
  6. 03:54Side Profile & Heart Shot Analysis
  7. 05:19Testing .375 H&H Dangerous Game Solids
  8. 07:03Comparison: .45-70 Government Test
  9. 08:07Final Test: .50 Caliber Rifle

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber rifle was used to test stopping power on a human torso?

The primary rifle used was a .375 H&H Magnum, often referred to as an 'elephant gun', known for its significant stopping power. It was tested against a realistic human torso from Ballistic Dummy Lab.

How did the .375 H&H Magnum perform on the ballistic torso?

With a 300-grain expanding round, the .375 H&H Magnum caused massive temporary cavity, destroyed ribs, and created a large exit wound. A solid round showed extreme penetration through the sternum and heart.

What other calibers were compared to the .375 H&H Magnum?

The video also tested a .45-70 Government rifle, which caused significant damage and broke a shoulder blade, and a .50 caliber rifle that completely destroyed the torso's rib cage.

What type of ammunition was used for the .375 H&H Magnum test?

Two types of ammunition were tested: a 300-grain 'Dangerous Game Expander' round, chosen for maximum tissue damage, and a 300-grain solid round for penetration testing.

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