Elephant Rifles vs Pine Board Box 💥 (SURPRISING RESULTS)

Published on January 26, 2021
Duration: 8:24

This guide details a ballistic penetration test using large-bore elephant rifles against a custom-built Pine Board Box, as demonstrated by Kentucky Ballistics. The test compares the effectiveness of .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express calibers with both solid brass and lead-core projectiles, revealing surprising results regarding penetration depth. The expert instruction highlights the performance differences between ammunition types and their impact on the 41-board barrier.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested .458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express elephant rifles against a 41-board pine box. Solid brass projectiles completely penetrated the barrier, while lead-core rounds stopped after 20 boards, demonstrating the superior penetration of solids for heavy barriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Challenge Setup
  2. 00:44Pine Board Box Details
  3. 01:19.458 Lott Brass Solid Test
  4. 03:38.500 Nitro Express Brass Solid Test
  5. 04:49Lead Round Comparison
  6. 06:24Manual Board Breaking Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles were used in the Kentucky Ballistics pine board test?

The test featured a CZ 550 chambered in .458 Lott and a double-barrel rifle chambered in .500 Nitro Express, both considered powerful large-bore firearms suitable for large game.

How did different ammunition types perform against the pine board box?

Solid brass projectiles (.458 Lott and .500 Nitro Express) completely penetrated all 41 boards. In contrast, lead-core Hornady DGX rounds in both calibers penetrated only 20 boards before stopping.

What was the setup of the Pine Board Box challenge?

The Pine Board Box contained 41 pine boards, each 3/4 of an inch thick, creating a substantial barrier designed to test the penetration capabilities of heavy caliber firearms.

What is the significance of the penetration results?

The results highlight the dramatic difference in penetration between solid projectiles and expanding lead-core bullets, with solids achieving significantly deeper penetration against a dense barrier.

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