500 Magnum Vs Car 🚗

Published on April 12, 2022
Duration: 0:45

This video from 704 Tactical demonstrates the ballistic performance of the Smith & Wesson Model 500 chambered in .500 S&W Magnum when fired through a car door into ballistic gel. The test highlights the immense power and penetration capabilities of this large-caliber revolver, showcasing the bullet's impact and terminal effects within the vehicle's interior. The content is presented by a firearms enthusiast and content creator, offering an experimental look at handgun terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

704 Tactical conducted a ballistic test using a Smith & Wesson Model 500 in .500 S&W Magnum, firing it through a car door into ballistic clay. The test demonstrated the round's extreme penetration and terminal ballistics, showing a clean entry through the door and significant cavity formation in the clay, with the bullet recovered from the vehicle's console.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:18Live Fire and Impact
  3. 00:26Damage Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used in the 704 Tactical car ballistic test?

The video features the powerful Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver, chambered in the potent .500 S&W Magnum caliber, known for its significant stopping power and ballistic capabilities.

How did the .500 S&W Magnum perform when fired through a car door?

The .500 S&W Magnum demonstrated impressive penetration, creating a clean entry hole through the car door. Its immense energy caused significant displacement and cavity formation in the ballistic media behind the door.

What was the purpose of shooting the .500 Magnum into ballistic clay?

The ballistic clay was used to simulate tissue and observe the terminal performance of the .500 S&W Magnum bullet after penetrating the car door. This allowed for analysis of the bullet's expansion and energy transfer.

What are the key specifications of the Smith & Wesson Model 500 used in the test?

The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a DA/SA Revolver with a .500 S&W Magnum caliber, a 5-round capacity, and an X-Frame design, featuring an 8.38-inch barrel for optimal velocity and accuracy.

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