Deadliest Rifle Cartridge of WW2

This video details an experimental durability test on a sledgehammer, assessing its resistance to various firearm calibers from handguns to full-power rifles. The host, an experienced firearms content creator, demonstrates the sledgehammer's surprising resilience, with even high-velocity rounds like 5.56x45mm only causing dents. The experiment concludes with plans for further testing using even larger calibers, aiming to discover the hammer's ultimate breaking point.

This video offers an in-depth exploration of the historic USS Texas battleship, detailing its massive naval artillery and historical small arms. Expert instruction from Matt (DemolitionRanch) is provided on the operation of battleship turrets and a comparative ballistic test of the M1 Garand and Kar98k rifles against various armor types, concluding with a drone-shooting simulation.

This entry details the G33/40 Mauser carbine, specifically engineered for German Gebirgsjäger (mountain troops) during WWII. It highlights the rifle's lighter weight and smaller dimensions compared to the K98k, achieved through features like a hollowed bolt handle and shorter barrel. The content emphasizes the trade-off of reduced weight for increased felt recoil and notes its production at Waffenwerke Brunn under the 'dot' factory code. The information is presented with high authority from the "Administrative Results" channel, known for its historical and tactical firearm content.

This video provides an expert overview of various Eastern Bloc Designated Marksman Rifles (DMRs), often called 'Iron Curtain' rifles. Host Administrative Results, a recognized expert in historical and tactical firearms, details models like the Zastava M91, M76, Romanian PSL, and Russian Tiger (SVD). The content covers their origins, calibers, operating systems (short-stroke vs. long-stroke pistons), and features like the PSO-1 reticle, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts and marksmen.

This video demonstrates a progressive firearms test, starting with common pistol calibers and escalating to .50 BMG, against a hardened oil drilling bit. Expertly presented by Edwin Sarkissian, the experiment highlights the significant differences in terminal ballistics and penetration capabilities across various weapon systems and calibers. The .50 BMG round is shown to be the only caliber capable of destroying the target, showcasing its immense power.

This video features firearms influencer Edwin Sarkissian testing the ballistic resistance of an Armormax-armored Lamborghini Huracan. Using a Glock 19 in a CAA MCK chassis, an AK-47, and a Kar98k rifle, Sarkissian fires various calibers at the vehicle's door. The expert-level demonstration shows that the armor successfully stopped all projectiles, highlighting the effectiveness of the Armormax plating against common rifle and pistol rounds.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.