PUBG Kar98 ultimate test in Real Life

Published on December 10, 2019
Duration: 18:57

Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducts an in-depth real-world ballistics test of a WWII-era German Mauser Kar98k rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser. The test evaluates the rifle's performance against various materials, including motorcycle helmets, cinder blocks, steel I-beams, ballistic gel, and AR500 steel, demonstrating its historical power and collector value.

Quick Summary

The Mauser Kar98k, chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm), demonstrated impressive real-world ballistics by penetrating multiple motorcycle helmets, a 1/4-inch steel I-beam, and creating a large temporary wound cavity in ballistic gel. The tested rifle was an original, all-matching WWII German example.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Kar98k History
  2. 00:35Matching Serial Numbers & Collector Status
  3. 01:158mm Mauser Ammunition Overview
  4. 01:27Motorcycle Helmet Penetration Test
  5. 01:53Experimental Ballistic Target Setup
  6. 02:23High-Speed Cabbage Impact
  7. 03:26Steel I-Beam Penetration Test
  8. 04:34Cinder Block Penetration Test
  9. 05:40Ballistic Gel Analysis
  10. 07:28AR500 Steel Plate Test
  11. 10:04Rapid Fire Demonstration
  12. 10:24Melon Lake Test (Hydrostatic Shock)
  13. 12:09Car Door Ballistic Comparison (8mm vs 9mm)
  14. 13:08Wood Board Penetration Test
  15. 14:15Paper Ballistics Test
  16. 17:19Aluminum Block Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of ammunition was used in the Mauser Kar98k ballistics test?

The test utilized 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) soft-tip ammunition. This caliber is known for its historical effectiveness and was standard for the Kar98k rifle.

How did the Mauser Kar98k perform against steel targets?

The 8mm Mauser round successfully penetrated a 1/4 inch thick steel I-beam and left impact marks on an AR500 steel torso target, demonstrating its significant power against hardened steel.

What was the outcome of the ballistic gel test with the Kar98k?

When fired into FBI-spec 10% ballistic gel, the 8mm Mauser round created a small entrance wound but a massive temporary wound cavity, indicating substantial energy transfer.

Is the Mauser Kar98k tested in the video a collector's item?

Yes, the rifle is an original, German-made, all-matching WWII example with matching serial numbers (7716) on the receiver, barrel, and bolt, confirming its collector status.

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