Double Barrel Elephant Rifle vs Slam Ball πŸ’ͺ (90 lbs!!!)

Published on February 9, 2021
Duration: 13:22

This video details an extreme ballistics test where a 90 lb Titan Fitness slam ball is subjected to fire from various handguns, rifles, and a .500 Nitro Express double-barrel elephant rifle. Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the incredible resilience of the slam ball, showing that even the most powerful firearm rounds struggle to penetrate it. The test highlights the surprising durability of the slam ball against high-caliber ammunition.

Quick Summary

In an extreme ballistics test, a 90 lb Titan Fitness slam ball demonstrated remarkable durability, resisting penetration from numerous calibers including .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 5.56, 7.62x39, and even .500 Nitro Express.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Slam Ball Challenge
  2. 03:22Handgun Caliber Testing
  3. 07:36Rifle Caliber Testing
  4. 08:37Elephant Rifle Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the slam ball ballistics test?

The primary goal is to determine the penetration resistance of a 90 lb Titan Fitness slam ball by testing it against a wide array of firearm calibers, from .22 LR to the powerful .500 Nitro Express.

Which firearms were used in the slam ball ballistics test?

The test involved various handguns (.22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum), rifles (AR-15 in 5.56, AK-47 in 7.62x39), and a .500 Nitro Express double-barrel elephant rifle.

Did any firearm successfully penetrate the 90 lb slam ball?

Despite being hit by powerful rounds including the .500 Nitro Express, the 90 lb slam ball proved incredibly resilient, with no caliber achieving a complete pass-through in the test.

What made the slam ball so durable in the ballistics test?

The slam ball's exceptional durability is attributed to its substantial weight (90 lbs) and its dense, sand-filled interior, which effectively absorbed the energy of even the most powerful projectiles fired at it.

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