T-REX Loadout!....Black Thunder .500 Magnum Defiant Munitions AMMO Test!

Published on July 30, 2023
Duration: 16:33

This video details a ballistics test of Defiant Munitions 385-grain TCX .500 S&W Magnum ammunition fired from both a Smith & Wesson 500 Performance Center revolver (7.5-inch barrel) and a Bighorn Armory Black Thunder lever-action rifle (16-inch barrel). The test involved shooting through a clothing barrier into Clear Ballistics gel at 28 yards, with chronograph data collected to measure velocity and energy. The results highlight significant expansion and disruption, with the revolver round achieving 24 inches of penetration and the rifle round demonstrating impressive energy dump despite losing a projectile.

Quick Summary

Defiant Munitions 385-grain TCX .500 S&W Magnum ammunition was tested from a 7.5-inch revolver and a 16-inch rifle. The revolver averaged 1548 fps and penetrated 24 inches in gel, while the rifle averaged 1921 fps. The expanded revolver projectile measured 1.42 inches wide and retained full weight.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:45Defiant Munitions .500 Magnum Ammo Overview
  3. 01:48Smith & Wesson 500 Revolver Test Setup
  4. 02:24Bighorn Armory Black Thunder Rifle Setup
  5. 03:36Chronograph Readings: Smith & Wesson 500
  6. 05:51Chronograph Readings: Bighorn Armory Rifle
  7. 07:34Jurassic Park Gel Test Begins
  8. 08:14Gel Test Results: Smith & Wesson 500
  9. 09:15Gel Test Results: Bighorn Armory Rifle
  10. 09:40Analyzing Gel Tracks & Projectiles
  11. 12:48Recovered Projectile Analysis
  12. 13:33Projectile Measurements & Weight
  13. 14:50Conclusion: T-Rex Loadout Performance
  14. 15:25Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advertised velocity and energy for Defiant Munitions 385-grain TCX .500 S&W Magnum?

Defiant Munitions advertises a velocity of 1850 feet per second and 2926 foot-pounds of energy for their 385-grain TCX .500 S&W Magnum ammunition, tested from an 8.38-inch barrel.

How did the Defiant Munitions .500 Magnum ammo perform from a 7.5-inch Smith & Wesson revolver?

From a 7.5-inch barrel, the ammo averaged 1548 fps, significantly lower than advertised, but still achieved 24 inches of penetration in gel after passing through a clothing barrier, showing substantial disruption.

What were the chronograph results for the .500 Magnum from a Bighorn Armory lever-action rifle?

The Bighorn Armory Black Thunder rifle with a 16-inch barrel yielded a five-round average velocity of 1921 fps with the Defiant Munitions 385-grain TCX, producing over 3000 foot-pounds of energy.

How did the expanded projectiles from the .500 Magnum test compare?

The projectile from the revolver expanded to an impressive 1.42 inches in diameter and retained its full 385.6-grain weight. The rifle projectile fragmented, with recovered pedals indicating significant energy transfer.

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