The Solothurn 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle

This review provides a detailed look at the Finnish L-39 Lahti anti-tank rifle, nicknamed 'Norsupyssy'. The video demonstrates its operation, including loading the 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB cartridges, charging the heavy bolt, and adjusting the specialized sights. Live fire showcases the rifle's significant muzzle blast, recoil, and gas-operated cycling, highlighting its role as a formidable anti-armor weapon from WWII. The instruction comes from an experienced individual knowledgeable in handling rare heavy ordnance.

This guide details the operation of the Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank rifle, emphasizing its unique features like the ratchet crank charging handle and internal chain-driven bolt system. It highlights the need for a two-man crew due to its substantial weight and bulk. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, offering insights into its historical context and mechanical intricacies.

This entry details the Soviet PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle, a powerful single-shot weapon developed rapidly during WWII. It highlights its 14.5x114mm cartridge's armor penetration capabilities and its unique recoil-operated action. The analysis, drawing from Ian McCollum's expertise on Forgotten Weapons, also touches on its historical context, production, and modern limitations.

This expert review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the Granatbüchse 39 (GrB-39), a German WWII anti-tank rifle converted into a grenade launcher. The video highlights its unique falling block action, specialized ammunition, and historical context, offering deep insights for firearms enthusiasts and historians.

This expert review from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the Mauser 1918 Tank Abwehr Gewehr, the world's first purpose-built anti-tank rifle. It covers its historical context, unique 13.2mm TuF cartridge, impressive armor penetration capabilities (20mm at 100 yards), and mechanical features, highlighting its significance in WWI and influence on later designs like the .50 BMG.

This entry details the Panzerbüchse 39 anti-tank rifle, a significant weapon from the early stages of WWII. Expert Ian McCollum provides a deep dive into its mechanics, historical context, and performance. The PzB 39, while effective against early armor, was eventually outclassed, leading to its conversion into grenade launchers. Its unique falling block action and powerful PzB 318 cartridge are highlighted.

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.