4 BORE Rifle vs Russian Ballistic VANT Shield (The Biggest Rifle Ever!!!)

Published on August 21, 2023
Duration: 25:30

This video features an expert-level demonstration by Kentucky Ballistics, showcasing the ballistic resistance of a VANT Russian Ballistic Shield against a wide array of firearms, from handguns to the colossal 4 Bore rifle. The testing meticulously documents penetration and energy transfer, highlighting the shield's limitations against high-powered safari calibers like the .416 Rigby.

Quick Summary

The VANT Russian Ballistic Shield, weighing around 70 lbs, successfully stopped numerous calibers including 10mm, .500 S&W Magnum, and .375 H&H Magnum. However, the .416 Rigby penetrated the shield and a cinder block, and also breached the ballistic glass viewing port. The massive 4 Bore rifle, while not penetrating, caused significant structural damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction Skit
  2. 01:15VANT Russian Ballistic Shield Overview
  3. 02:45Sponsor Segment: 5.11 Tactical
  4. 04:14Handgun Testing: 10mm and .500 S&W Magnum
  5. 06:50Rifle Testing: .223 Rem and 7.62x39
  6. 09:48Safari Caliber Testing: .375 H&H and .416 Rigby
  7. 13:42Extreme Caliber Testing: .500 Nitro, .505 Gibbs, and .577 T-Rex
  8. 18:11The 4 Bore Rifle Test
  9. 20:35Ballistic Glass Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 4 Bore rifle and how does it perform against ballistic shields?

The 4 Bore rifle is an extremely large caliber firearm, firing a 1.0-inch diameter, 2,150-grain projectile with over 10,000 ft-lbs of energy. In testing, it did not penetrate the VANT ballistic shield but caused significant structural damage, shattering a supporting cinder block and dislodging the ballistic glass.

Which calibers successfully penetrated the VANT Russian Ballistic Shield?

The .416 Rigby was the first caliber tested to successfully penetrate the VANT Russian Ballistic Shield and a cinder block behind it. A subsequent test on the shield's ballistic glass viewing port with .416 Rigby also resulted in complete penetration.

How does the VANT Russian Ballistic Shield perform against various firearm calibers?

The VANT shield successfully stopped 10mm, .500 S&W Magnum, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, .375 H&H Magnum, .500 Nitro Express, .505 Gibbs, and .577 T-Rex rounds. However, .416 Rigby penetrated the main shield and the ballistic glass viewing port.

What are the key features of the VANT Russian Ballistic Shield?

The VANT Russian Ballistic Shield is a heavy surplus item, weighing approximately 70 pounds. It features a ballistic glass viewing port for observation and a lower leg protection flap designed to provide additional coverage.

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