The 500 A-SQUARE Dangerous Game Rifle

This video features a review and ballistic testing of a Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in .458 Lott. The presenter explores the rifle's design, the history and power of the .458 Lott cartridge, and its potential effectiveness for home defense. Ballistic tests include penetration through cinder blocks and White Claw cans, as well as extensive testing on ballistic gel torsos to demonstrate terminal ballistics.

This expert-level entry details the Szecsei & Fuchs Double Barrel Bolt Action Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The rifle is chambered in .416 Remington Magnum and features a unique dual trigger system, a robust bolt with six locking lugs, and a specialized dual-stack magazine for an 8-round capacity. Its design combines aspects of double-barrel shotguns with bolt-action rifles for dangerous game applications.

This video showcases the Hill Country Rifles Dangerous Game Rifle, a custom build designed for reliability and effectiveness against large, dangerous game. It highlights the rifle's foundation on the robust Park West Model 76 action, a controlled round feed system with a one-piece bolt and extended extractor. The review details its 22-inch stainless steel barrel, McMillan stock, and available chamberings, emphasizing its readiness for challenging hunting scenarios.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .470 Nitro Express double-barrel rifle and the Blaser R8 in .500 Jeffery, presented by a high-level firearms enthusiast. It covers caliber comparisons, destructive power testing on cinder blocks, soft target performance, and ballistic recovery of a .470 Nitro Express projectile, demonstrating significant recoil and expansion.

This video explores various Austrian firearm manufacturers, highlighting unique designs like the Rössler Titan 6 and the double bolt-action Steyr Fuchs. It covers brands from large-scale producers like Glock and Steyr Mannlicher to niche makers such as Pritchard & Fall and FBT Fine Ballistic Tools. The content touches on different rifle actions, calibers, and specialized features, offering insights into the Austrian firearms industry.

The Gunwerks Skuhl is a new dangerous game rifle designed for versatility in various hunting scenarios. It is available in .375 Ruger, .416 Ruger, and .338 Remington Ultra Mag calibers, capable of handling bullets from 250 to 400 grains. The rifle features a carbon fiber stock, traditional safari aesthetics with custom engraving, and a unique metal finish designed to evoke a sense of history. Its handling is compared to lighter mountain rifles, and it's equipped with features like a ballistic turret for extended range shooting, making it suitable for both close-quarters dangerous game and longer shots on plains game.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.