Surprising Results With Full Oxygen Tanks...

Published on May 29, 2021
Duration: 19:14

This video details an experimental test by Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, exploring the explosive potential of oxygen tanks when impacted by various firearms, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The experiment highlights significant safety precautions and demonstrates the extreme reactivity of oxygen, resulting in massive fireballs and melted materials. Instruction is provided on safe handling and the potential dangers of pressurized gas cylinders in ballistics testing.

Quick Summary

Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch conducted an experiment shooting compressed oxygen tanks with firearms ranging from .22 LR to .50 BMG. The tests revealed oxygen's high reactivity, causing massive fireballs and sustained torch effects, even melting steel and concrete. Extensive safety measures were employed, including a fire truck and safety perimeters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit and Sponsor
  2. 02:49Experiment Introduction
  3. 05:01Low Caliber Testing
  4. 06:43Shotgun and 5.56 Testing
  5. 08:52First Penetration (.338 Lapua)
  6. 11:13Full Tank Explosion (.338 Lapua)
  7. 13:3350 BMG API-T Test
  8. 15:11Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you shoot a compressed oxygen tank with a firearm?

Shooting a compressed oxygen tank with a firearm can cause a violent reaction, producing a massive fireball and a sustained 'torch' effect as the oxygen fuels combustion. The intensity of the reaction depends on the caliber of the firearm and the pressure of the oxygen.

Which firearms were used to test the oxygen tanks?

The tests involved a variety of firearms, including a .22 LR Mosin trainer, a .357 Magnum Colt Python, a .44 Magnum Taurus Raging Hunter, a 12-gauge shotgun, a 5.56 NATO AR-15, a .338 Lapua Magnum Armalite AR-30, and a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1.

What safety precautions were taken during the oxygen tank test?

Extensive safety measures were implemented, including setting up a fire truck, securing tanks to steel poles, establishing safety perimeters, and having fire suppression readily available. Proper PPE was also crucial.

What was the most powerful test conducted on the oxygen tanks?

The most powerful test involved using a .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (API-T) round fired from a Barrett M82A1. This resulted in an extremely violent explosion and a massive fireball lasting several seconds.

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