The Big Bore Battle Rifle (500 S&W Magnum AR-15 !!!)

Published on November 22, 2024
Duration: 14:35

This review dives into the Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max, a custom AR-10 platform rifle chambered in the potent 500 Magnum cartridge. The video highlights the differences between the rimmed 500 S&W Magnum and the rimless 500 Auto Max for semi-auto feeding. Extensive testing includes reliability, barrier penetration through cinder blocks, body armor (Level III+ plates), and terminal performance in ballistic gel.

Quick Summary

The Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max is an AR-10 rifle chambered in 500 Magnum, featuring a rimless design for semi-auto feeding. Testing showed it can penetrate cinder blocks and potentially defeat Level III+ body armor, with notable terminal ballistics in gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Acquisition
  2. 01:51Introducing the 500 Auto Max
  3. 02:19500 S&W vs 500 Auto Max Cartridge
  4. 04:28Range Testing & Reliability
  5. 05:53Barrier Penetration Test
  6. 07:28Body Armor Testing
  7. 09:54Ballistic Gel Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max?

The Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max is a custom AR-10 platform rifle chambered in the powerful 500 Magnum cartridge. It features a rimless design for reliable semi-automatic feeding, distinguishing it from the rimmed 500 S&W Magnum revolver cartridge.

How does the 500 Auto Max perform in barrier penetration tests?

During testing, the 500 Auto Max demonstrated significant barrier penetration capabilities. It was shown to successfully shoot through heavy cinder blocks, indicating its potent destructive power against cover.

Can the 500 Auto Max defeat body armor?

The video tested Premier Body Armor Level III+ Fortis plates against the 500 Auto Max. While results weren't fully detailed, the test suggests the cartridge poses a potential threat to common body armor ratings.

What are the key differences between 500 S&W Magnum and 500 Auto Max?

The primary difference is the rim. The 500 S&W Magnum is a rimmed cartridge, typically used in revolvers. The 500 Auto Max is a rimless version, adapted for reliable feeding in semi-automatic rifles like the AR-10 platform.

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