Serbu RN-50 (First Shots)

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Serbu RN-50 rifle that experienced a catastrophic failure during a Kentucky Ballistics test. Mark Serbu, the designer, meticulously examines the damage, noting severely bent steel side plates, sheared-off breech cap ears, and a sheared pivot pin. The inspection also covers the breech cap's condition, barrel threads, and the stuck casing, revealing a case head separation.

This review showcases the Serbu .50 BMG Micro, a compact anti-materiel rifle with a 10-inch barrel, provided by designer Mark Serbu. The video highlights its compact handling, the ability to attach stocks, and the use of budget red dot sights. It's presented as a unique, large-caliber firearm suitable for specific applications.

This video concludes the RN-50 blow-up analysis, identifying the primary cause as the use of fast-burning pistol powder instead of slow-burning .50 BMG powder. Mark Serbu demonstrates how this error can create pressures exceeding 400,000 PSI, far beyond the rifle's design limits. The analysis includes comparisons with standard .50 BMG loads and even high explosives, using simulations and analogies to explain the catastrophic failure.

This video compares the destructive power of a custom Micro 50 BMG rifle against ballistic gel and a realistic human torso dummy. It also features a comparison with an 18-inch RN-50 and a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle, highlighting differences in impact effects. The content culminates with a demonstration of a custom 7-round shotgun firing Dragon's Breath, buckshot, and slugs simultaneously, completely obliterating the torso.

This review showcases the unique Serbu Micro .50 BMG, a custom firearm with a 10-inch barrel based on the RN-50 receiver. Despite its compact size, initial firing tests revealed manageable recoil. The video includes penetration tests comparing different barrel lengths and destructive capability tests using API rounds against oxygen tanks, highlighting the .50 BMG's power.

Mark Serbu, designer of the RN-50, addresses a catastrophic failure experienced by Kentucky Ballistics. He reassures customers about the RN-50's safety, attributing the incident to counterfeit or over-pressured ammunition. Serbu highlights the rarity of such events and emphasizes industry transparency, noting that his company has produced approximately 1,400 RN-50s since 2016 with hundreds of thousands of rounds fired without issue.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.