Exotic 500 Magnum Rounds 🐯

Published on August 11, 2020
Duration: 14:42

This video tests four exotic .500 Magnum rounds from DoubleTap Ammo and Matt's Bullets using a Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver. Testing includes point of aim, water jug penetration, watermelon expansion, cinder block penetration with the Spire Point, ballistic gel analysis, and recoil comparison. The Grand Canyon round showed significant expansion in ballistic gel, while the Spire Point demonstrated cinder block penetration.

Quick Summary

The Kentucky Ballistics video tests four exotic .500 S&W Magnum rounds: 480gr Equalizer, 425gr Vaporizer, 635gr Grand Canyon, and 390gr Spire Point. Tests included water jugs, watermelons, cinder blocks, and ballistic gel to analyze expansion, penetration, and energy transfer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Exotic .500 Magnum Ammo Test
  2. 00:23Ammunition Overview: 4 Exotic Rounds
  3. 01:53Point of Aim Testing: S&W 500 Revolver
  4. 06:11Water Jug Testing: Equalizer, Vaporizer, Grand Canyon
  5. 07:21Watermelon Destruction Test
  6. 08:00Cinder Block Penetration: Spire Point
  7. 09:04Ballistic Gel Analysis
  8. 11:15Recoil Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What exotic .500 Magnum rounds were tested in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video tested four exotic .500 S&W Magnum rounds: the 480-grain DoubleTap Equalizer (HP + hard cast), the 425-grain Matt's Bullets Vaporizer (large HP), the 635-grain Matt's Bullets Grand Canyon (deep HP), and the 390-grain Matt's Bullets Spire Point.

How were the exotic .500 Magnum rounds tested?

Testing included point of aim on cardboard, penetration through water jugs, expansion on watermelons, cinder block penetration with the Spire Point, ballistic gel analysis for wound tracks and expansion, and a recoil comparison.

What was the performance of the Matt's Bullets Spire Point round?

The 390-grain Matt's Bullets Spire Point round was tested against a concrete cinder block, where it demonstrated significant penetration capabilities by shattering the block.

What did the ballistic gel testing reveal about the .500 Magnum rounds?

Ballistic gel testing showed massive temporary cavities and substantial expansion for the hollow point rounds, indicating a significant energy dump upon impact and effective wound channel creation.

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