4 BORE Rifle vs Body Armor (The Biggest Rifle Ever !!!)

Published on June 5, 2023
Duration: 18:28

This video features an expert-level demonstration of the immense power of a 4 Bore rifle against various types of body armor. The host, Scott, provides detailed comparisons of the 4 Bore round to other calibers and showcases its destructive potential against both soft armor and Level 4 ceramic plates, highlighting extreme energy transfer and recoil. The testing utilizes Ballistic Dummy Labs torsos and BulletSafe armor, offering valuable insights into the limitations and effects of super-heavy caliber firearms.

Quick Summary

The 4 Bore rifle, weighing over 20 lbs, fires a 2,150-grain projectile with over 200 lbs of felt recoil. While a Level 4 ceramic plate stopped the round, the extreme energy transfer vaporized the ballistic dummy behind it, showcasing the destructive potential beyond simple penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 4 Bore Rifle Test Plan
  2. 01:214 Bore Technical Specs & Comparison
  3. 02:31Soft Armor Testing (9mm, .44 Mag)
  4. 08:44Hard Plate Testing (.500 S&W, .350 Legend, .308)
  5. 12:314 Bore vs. Level 4 Ceramic Plate
  6. 14:42Final Experiment: 4 Bore Through Multiple Dummies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 4 Bore rifle and how does it compare to other calibers?

The 4 Bore rifle is a massive, single-shot falling block firearm weighing over 20 lbs, firing a 2,150-grain projectile. It dwarfs calibers like .50 BMG, .500 S&W Magnum, and .308 in terms of projectile size and potential energy transfer, offering extreme ballistic performance.

How did the 4 Bore rifle perform against BulletSafe Level 4 ceramic body armor?

The 4 Bore rifle's Level 4 ceramic plate successfully stopped the projectile. However, the immense energy transfer completely destroyed the ballistic dummy behind the plate, vaporizing internal organs and ribs, demonstrating the limits of armor against such power.

What is the felt recoil of the 4 Bore rifle?

The 4 Bore rifle is estimated to produce over 200 lbs of felt recoil. This extreme recoil is a significant factor in handling and shooting such a powerful firearm, requiring specialized techniques and equipment.

Can body armor stop the 4 Bore rifle round?

While a Level 4 ceramic plate can stop the 4 Bore projectile from penetrating, the sheer energy transfer is catastrophic. The projectile's impact can destroy the wearer's internal organs and skeletal structure even if the armor holds, highlighting the difference between stopping a bullet and surviving the impact.

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