We Shot SOLID CONCRETE (Slo Mo Destruction)

Published on November 9, 2025
Duration: 10:43

This video demonstrates the destructive power of various rifle calibers against a concrete block, highlighting bullet performance and energy transfer. It also showcases the Thompson/Center Encore's interchangeable barrel system, allowing for quick caliber changes. The testing provides insights into how different bullet designs and velocities perform against resistant materials, offering practical knowledge for hunters and shooters.

Quick Summary

The 45-70 Government, with a 325-grain FTX bullet at 2,000 fps, completely destroyed a concrete block, pushing it off the table. This demonstrates a massive energy dump, making it highly effective for large game hunting and showcasing its power despite a lower velocity compared to other tested rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Concrete Block Test
  2. 00:15Calibers Tested: 22-250, 308, 300 Win Mag, 45-70
  3. 00:4222-250 Remington with V-Max Bullet
  4. 01:03308 Winchester with CX Bullet
  5. 01:2545-70 Government with FTX Bullet
  6. 02:1122-250 Impact and Bullet Analysis
  7. 03:06308 Winchester Impact and Bullet Analysis
  8. 04:50300 Winchester Magnum Setup
  9. 05:37300 Win Mag Velocity and Expectations
  10. 06:04300 Winchester Magnum Impact and Analysis
  11. 07:1645-70 Government Setup and Expectations
  12. 08:0845-70 Government Impact and Analysis
  13. 07:36Thompson/Center Encore Barrel Swap Demo
  14. 09:3045-70 vs. Muzzleloader Performance Comparison
  15. 10:32Concrete Block Test Winner: 45-70 Government

Frequently Asked Questions

How do different rifle calibers perform against concrete?

The video tests 22-250, 308 Win, 300 Win Mag, and 45-70 Govt against concrete. The 22-250 fragmented, the 308 penetrated, the 300 Win Mag disintegrated the block violently, and the 45-70 completely destroyed it, showcasing varying levels of penetration and energy transfer.

What is the performance difference between 308 Winchester and 300 Winchester Magnum with the same bullet?

Using the same 150-grain CX monolithic bullet, the 308 Winchester penetrated a concrete block, while the 300 Winchester Magnum, with its higher velocity and case capacity, caused the block to disintegrate violently, demonstrating significantly more kinetic energy and destructive power.

How does the 45-70 Government perform against resistant materials?

The 45-70 Government, with a 325-grain FTX bullet at 2,000 fps, completely destroyed a concrete block, pushing it off the table. This indicates a massive energy dump, making it highly effective for large game hunting and demonstrating its power despite a lower velocity compared to other tested rounds.

What are the advantages of the Thompson/Center Encore's interchangeable barrel system?

The T/C Encore allows for quick caliber changes by unscrewing two forend screws and removing the hinge pin. This system keeps the scope sighted in on the barrel, enabling rapid adaptation to different shooting scenarios without needing to re-zero.

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