Full Auto 458 Socom vs Motorcycle 🏍 (Full Auto Friday)

Published on June 26, 2020
Duration: 5:39

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of full-auto .458 SOCOM rounds against a motorcycle engine, utilizing a CMMG MKW-15 rifle. The test, conducted by Scott at the Kentucky Ballistics Gun Range, highlights the substantial damage inflicted while emphasizing safety protocols like angling the target towards a berm to manage ricochets. The conclusion suggests that motorcycle engines can offer significant protection against various calibers, including .458 SOCOM and even .50 BMG in previous tests.

Quick Summary

In a full-auto test, a CMMG MKW-15 rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM was fired at a Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle engine. The rounds inflicted significant damage, creating craters and holes, but failed to fully penetrate the engine block, suggesting motorcycle engines offer considerable protection against high-caliber firearms. Safety protocols, including target angling for ricochet control, were emphasized.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 00:31Introduction to Full Auto Friday
  3. 01:00Sponsor Segment
  4. 01:32Firearm and Target Setup
  5. 02:01Full Auto Fire Demonstration
  6. 02:31Damage Assessment
  7. 03:45Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used to test against the motorcycle engine?

The firearm used in the test was a CMMG MKW-15 rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM. It was fired in full-auto mode during the demonstration.

How effective was the .458 SOCOM round against the motorcycle engine?

The .458 SOCOM rounds caused significant damage, creating large impact craters and holes in the engine block and exhaust system of the Honda Shadow 750, but did not fully penetrate.

What safety measures were emphasized during the full-auto test?

The instructor emphasized being a trained professional on a private range, angling the target towards a berm to manage ricochets, and maintaining a controlled environment for full-auto fire.

Can motorcycle engines stop high-caliber rounds?

Yes, based on this test with .458 SOCOM and previous tests mentioned with .50 BMG, motorcycle engines appear to offer substantial protection and can stop high-caliber rounds without full penetration.

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