Full Auto AK & 458 Socom vs Soda Machine (Full Auto Friday)

Published on March 5, 2021
Duration: 8:06

This video from Kentucky Ballistics showcases a 'Full Auto Friday' event where a Dr. Pepper vending machine is subjected to sustained fire from an AK-47 (7.62x39mm) with a 75-round drum magazine and a .458 SOCOM rifle. The expert demonstration highlights the destructive power of full-auto fire and heavy calibers against an unconventional target, concluding that vending machines offer poor ballistic protection.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tested the ballistic resistance of a Dr. Pepper vending machine using full-auto AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and .458 SOCOM rifles. The demonstration showed that neither firearm, even with sustained full-auto fire, could be stopped by the machine, concluding it is ineffective as cover.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 01:13AK-47 Full Auto Test
  3. 02:08AK-47 Damage Inspection
  4. 02:56.458 SOCOM Full Auto Test
  5. 04:39AK-47 Frontal Assault
  6. 05:11Final Destruction & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test against the soda machine?

The video features an AK-47 rifle firing 7.62x39mm rounds from a 75-round drum magazine, and an AR-platform rifle chambered in .458 SOCOM, both tested in full-auto mode.

What was the outcome of firing the AK-47 at the vending machine?

The AK-47's sustained fire, particularly with the drum magazine, caused significant damage, eventually penetrating the machine's casing and shredding internal components and soda cans.

How did the .458 SOCOM perform against the soda machine?

The .458 SOCOM rifle, firing heavy rounds in full-auto, demonstrated immense destructive power, completely obliterating remaining soda cans and easily passing through the rear of the machine.

Can a soda machine provide ballistic protection?

Based on the testing by Kentucky Ballistics, a soda machine offers negligible ballistic protection and is not suitable for use as cover against firearm projectiles.

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