How Powerful Is The T-REX Rifle?!

Published on October 22, 2021
Duration: 13:52

This video provides an expert-level review of a modified Henry Lever Action .45-70 rifle, nicknamed the 'T-REX Slayer,' focusing on its terminal ballistics. The host, an experienced reviewer, tests various ammunition types using Clear Ballistics gel and bowling balls, offering detailed insights into penetration, expansion, and recoil. The review highlights the rifle's performance with different .45-70 loads, emphasizing its power and effectiveness for hunting applications.

Quick Summary

The modified Henry Lever Action .45-70 'T-REX Slayer' rifle was tested for its power using ballistics gel and bowling balls. Federal Fusion loads expanded the most, Hornady LEVERevolution penetrated deepest (27 inches), and Precision One fragmented significantly. Recoil varied greatly between reduced and full-power loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to T-REX Slayer
  2. 00:55Remington Core-Lokt Ammo Test
  3. 01:28Full Power Ammo Test
  4. 02:46Bowling Ball Target Test
  5. 06:09Ballistics Gel Testing
  6. 10:21Gel Results Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition performed best in the T-REX Slayer rifle's ballistics gel test?

In the Clear Ballistics gel test, Federal Fusion 300-grain loads showed the largest expansion diameter. Hornady LEVERevolution 325-grain loads achieved the deepest penetration at approximately 27 inches, while Precision One 300-grain loads fragmented the most with 16 inches of penetration.

How does the recoil of the T-REX Slayer rifle compare with different .45-70 loads?

The host found the recoil from reduced pressure Remington Core-Lokt 405-grain loads to be very manageable, feeling like a different caliber. Full-power loads like Federal Fusion, Hornady LEVERevolution, and Precision One resulted in significantly increased recoil.

What aftermarket accessories were featured on the T-REX Slayer rifle?

The modified Henry Lever Action .45-70 rifle, nicknamed the 'T-REX Slayer,' featured a Ranger Point Precision (RPP) M-LOK handguard and an RPP Quiver. It was also equipped with a Red Dot Optic.

What was the purpose of testing bowling balls with the T-REX Slayer rifle?

Testing bowling balls served as a demonstration of the rifle's power against hard targets. The host noted that for such targets, velocity is key, but the .45-70's effectiveness stems more from its mass and energy than extreme speed.

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