Elephant Rifles vs Pine Board Box 💥 (SURPRISING RESULTS)

Published on January 26, 2021
Duration: 8:24

This test pits powerful elephant rifles against a 41-pine-board box. The .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express with brass solids achieved surprising full penetration, setting new records for the box. In contrast, lead rounds from both calibers stopped after penetrating 20 boards, highlighting the significant difference in terminal performance between solid and lead projectiles.

Quick Summary

Elephant rifles, including the .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express, were tested against a 41-board pine box. Brass solid rounds achieved full penetration, setting a new record, while lead core rounds penetrated only 20 boards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Pine Board Box Challenge
  2. 00:44The 41-Board Pine Box Setup
  3. 01:19.458 Lott Brass Solid Penetration Test
  4. 03:38.500 Nitro Express Brass Solid Penetration Test
  5. 04:49Lead Round Comparison (.458 Lott vs .500 Nitro)
  6. 06:24Human Force vs. Rifle Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles were tested against the pine board box?

The test featured powerful elephant rifles, specifically a CZ 550 chambered in .458 Lott and a double-barrel rifle in .500 Nitro Express. Both calibers were tested with different ammunition types.

How many pine boards did the .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express penetrate?

With Nosler 500-grain brass solid ammunition, both the .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express completely penetrated all 41 pine boards in the test box, setting a new record.

What was the difference in penetration between solid and lead rounds?

Solid brass rounds from both .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express fully penetrated the 41-board box. However, lead core Hornady DGX rounds from both calibers stopped after penetrating exactly 20 boards.

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