The Tankgewehr M1918 (The Original Anti-Tank Rifle !!!)

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an extensive test of a 400-pound Husafell stone against a wide array of firearms, culminating with a Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle. The testing progresses from small caliber handguns to powerful rifle rounds, demonstrating the stone's impressive resistance. The Solothurn 20mm rifle, firing a 2,300-grain projectile, ultimately penetrates the stone, showcasing its significant destructive power compared to other calibers like 50 BMG.

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 video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Type 97 20mm anti-tank rifle, presented by Joe Ford from the Royal Armouries. The presentation covers its historical context, technical specifications, and a detailed disassembly and reassembly process. The rifle, chambered in 20x124mm, was produced mainly at Kakura Arsenal and served from 1939 to the end of WW2 with limited success, being outclassed by later tank designs. The video highlights its complex recoil system, gas operation, and the manual cocking process.

This review of the Solothurn S-18/1000 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, offers an expert-level look at a World War II-era behemoth. The video details its immense size, comparing it to a Barrett M82A1, and showcases the unique manual crank loading mechanism. Live-fire demonstrations highlight its power and recoil management features, including a reciprocating barrel. The review emphasizes the historical significance and extreme ballistics of this anti-tank weapon, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts of large-caliber firearms.

This video from Arm&Gun explores five underrated firearms from World War II, with one notable exception being an overhyped rifle. The selections include the Browning High Power handgun, the unique Owen SMG, the StG 44 assault rifle, the ZB 26 light machine gun, and the Lahi L39 anti-tank rifle. The presenter highlights the innovative features and historical significance of each weapon, offering insights into their design and battlefield effectiveness.

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 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.